Perth-headquartered manufacturer ClearVue this week landed a deal to supply its clear solar glass for a high-rise building currently undergoing a $A308 million facelift in the centre of Sydney.
The purchase order was issued by construction firm SRG Global, which is completing redevelopment of the City Tattersalls Club, where ClearVue’s building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) technology will form part of the building’s new $S600,000 rooftop.
ClearVue says the milestone deal with SRG Global marks the first time its solar window technology will be deployed on a high-rise structure, and also the first demonstration in Sydney’s CBD.
The installation will cover the roof terrace area between the 44th and 50th floors with ClearVue’s pure black feature glass that delivers solar energy while maintaining the “aesthetic required” for the project.
Unlike a traditional photovoltaic solar panel, ClearVue’s BIPV technology uses patented proprietary glass that allows for both the transmission of light and also the generation of electricity. ClearVue says the use of inorganic materials in its technology allows for the transmission of up to 70% of visible natural light.
“In the City Tattersalls Club redevelopment, the integration of ClearVue’s advanced BIPV technology will enhance the building’s sustainability and energy
performance targets,” said Sayeed Ansari, project manager at SRG Global, in a statement last week.
“The SRG team along with the project’s architects were particularly impressed by the visual appeal of ClearVue’s products, which seamlessly matched the non-photovoltaic materials used on the building – providing the … creative freedom essential for a sophisticated design execution.”
ClearVue CEO Martin Deil says the Tattersalls redevelopment will create a new landmark in Sydney’s CBD while also promoting the global adoption of the company’s products across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.
“ClearVue’s solar façade solutions are vital for achieving top energy efficiency performance and a 6 Star NABERS rating for this project,” said Deil.
NABERS, or the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, is an Australian national initiative that ranks sustainability of buildings from one to six by considering energy consumption, water usage, waste and the indoor environment.
ClearVue made major global news headlines in 2023, after it secured its first US order to supply its technology to a greenhouse in California to the tune of A$250,000.
Since then, the company secured its first Australian commercial order during the beginning of 2024 for an education and wellness centre for the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Employees Union’s (CFMEU) in Melbourne.
This was then followed later in the year by an order to supply its technology for the iconic Enex100 building in Perth, a deal which was described by CEO Deli as a “pivotal moment” for the company.
