Andluca presents an innovative architectural glazing solution that seamlessly integrates its SafeFlight UV bird safety interlayer with its Innovio solar energy generation technology. Designed for use in façades, curtain walls, skylights and other exterior applications, this product meets the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance building materials.
Developing a bird-friendly photovoltaic glass requires overcoming significant design and performance challenges. The goal was to create a product that protects birds from collisions while seamlessly integrating solar energy generation—all without compromising aesthetics. A key hurdle was making the glass visually appealing for architects and designers while ensuring birds could recognize and avoid it. Traditional solutions often resulted in darkened glass or unsightly patterns that limited design flexibility. Through extensive R&D, Andluca developed a UV coating that is virtually invisible to the human eye but clearly perceptible to birds, effectively preventing collisions.
Balancing this bird-safe technology with efficient solar energy capture was another challenge. Many past solutions compromised either aesthetics or performance. Through years of research and repeated testing, the company refined a glass makeup that optimizes solar harvesting while maintaining a sleek, high-clarity appearance. Merging bird safety with renewable energy in a visually appealing solution redefines the possibilities for architectural glass.
