SolarSmart™ Technology

SOLARSMART Polycarbonate Technology For increased Light Transmission

Efficient daylighting with high light transmission and heat blocking ability

SolarSmart technology defies the standard transmission of solar energy in transparent sheets and allows for the specification of more versatile color and solar transmission per project. Unlike regular tints, SolarSmart panels admit more natural daylight while reflecting outwards infrared radiation that creates heat. This characteristic breaks the traditional link between shading coefficient and light transmission to allow for more flexible specifications for natural light in architectural design.

 

SolarSmart technology enables the more efficient use of natural lighting without compromising interior comfort. More natural light within a building's interior results in energy savings and contributes to a healthier and more productive environment.

Main Benefits

  • Promotes energy efficiency and well-being
  • Better use of natural lighting without compromising interior comfort
  • Can be used to customize specific solar transmission properties
  • Reduces greenhouse effect
  • Applicable to all Palram transparent polycarbonate products

Typical Applications

  • Architectural roofing and glazing
  • Sports venues
  • Shopping centers and food courts
  • Covered walkways and canopies
  • Swimming pool covers
  • Pergola and deck covers

The Solar Spectrum
250nm - 400nm400nm - 750nm750nm - 1,450nm
Ultra-Violet Harmful to living tissue and may cause skin cancer. All Palram polycarbonate products block 99.9% of UV radiation.Visible Light Visible light enables eyesight, whereas natural daylight also promotes well-being. Palram offers the tailoring of specific light transmission and diffusion for any given project.Near-Infrared Converts to heat when absorbed by objects, resulting in heat buildup. SolarSmart products block a portion of the infrared radiation and transmit “cool light”, thus improving well being while reducing AC costs.

SOLARSMART EFFICIENCY COMPARISON

The graph on the left depicts the efficiency of SolarSmart products in comparison with clear and standard colored sheets. The graph shows how SolarSmart tints enable a higher light transmission while maintaining or decreasing shading coefficient values.

SOLARSMART EFFICIENCY COMPARISON

Three Grades of SolarSmart Technology

Solar Control
Solar Control
SMART
SMART
BREEZE
BREEZE