Enjoy light without heat, Solarsmart™ technology - efficient daylighting – Palram PALSU User Manual
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PALSUN® Technical Guide
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Promoting Energetic Efficiency and Well Being
SolarSmart technology defies standard transmission of solar energy in transparent sheets and allows more
versatile color and solar transmission specification per project. Unlike regular tints, SolarSmart sheets and
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, allowing a
different perspective on the specification of natural light in architectural design.
SolarSmart tints allow better use of natural lighting without sacrificing the interiors. More natural light results
in a healthier and more productive ambience. Energy saving is also promoted through reduction of both
illumination and air conditioning requirements.
Color Specification
SolarSmart™ tints can be applied to any Palram transparent polycarbonate sheet or panel system, including
PALSUN. The tints can be blended with any color to tailor the desired appearance and solar properties.
Technology Groups
The SolarSmart product range includes 3 technology groups, which have different characteristics and
appearance. For more information please refer to the
.
Efficiency Comparison
The graph below demonstrates the efficiency of SolarSmart products in comparison with clear and standard
colored sheets. The graph shows how SolarSmart™ tints enable higher light transmission specification while
maintaining or decreasing shading coefficient values.
Shading Coefficient
0.3
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
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Polycarbonate
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Tested according
to ASTM E-424
Smart
Solar Control
Standard
Solar Control
Smart
Breeze
SolarSmart™ Technology - Efficient Daylighting
Enjoy light
without heat.