ITN Energy Systems is using low-cost, high volume roll-to-roll coating techniques to develop a new low-e film with high visible transmission and high infrared reflectivity.
Lead Performer: ITN Energy Systems - Littleton, CO
Partners:
-- Electric Power Research Institute - Palo Alto, CA
-- Colorado School of Mines - Golden, CO
-- Stanford Linear Accelerator - Menlo Park, CA
-- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Berkeley, CA
DOE Funding: $749,679
Cost Share: $220,986
Project Term: October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014
Funding Opportunity Announcement: Building Technologies Innovations Program 2013 (DE-FOA-0000823)
Project Objective
ITN Energy Systems is developing an integrated low-e/electrochromic (EC) window film to be applied in existing windows. While field testing of state-of-the-art EC windows shows that energy savings are maximized if a low-e coating is used in conjunction with the EC, available low-e films have a low visible transmission (~70% or less) that limits the achievable clear state and, therefore, the appearance and energy savings potential. This project will develop a novel low-e film that is optimized for compatibility with EC windows but that can also be used independently. Successful completion of the effort will produce a prototype integrated low-e, dynamic window film with an increased energy savings potential over state-of-the-art EC windows.
Project Impact
ITN Energy Systems estimates that 5 quads of energy are lost annually through windows -- depending on market adoption rates, this project could result in approximately 2 quads of energy savings annually.
Contacts
DOE Technology Manager: Karma Sawyer
Performer: Brian Berland, ITN Energy Systems
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ITN's roll-to-roll coater. Image: ITN Energy Systems.