With low emission to high transmission: Integrating low thermal emissivity in antireflective coatings on glasses for energy saving in greenhouse horticulture

Bram van Breugel, Esteban Baeza, Marcel Raaphorst, Remi Aninat, Mohammad Shayesteh, Feije de Zwart, Hans Linden, Vincent Lieffrig

Research output: Book/ReportReportProfessional

Abstract

From an energy-saving perspective, the greenhouse cover must have the highest possible light transmission to make maximum use of free solar energy, while it must have good insulating properties to prevent heat loss from the greenhouse. Anti-reflection coatings (AR) increase light transmission, low-emission coatings (low-e) reduce heat loss. However, common low-e coatings reduce light transmission and require a protective atmosphere to prevent degradation, which is why low-e coatings are normally only used in double glazing. The aim of this project was to combine low-e and anti-reflective properties in a single coating, thus combining increasing light transmission and reducing heat loss. This leads to a significant energy saving.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBleiswijk
PublisherWageningen Plant Research
Number of pages82
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Publication series

NameReport / Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Business Unit Greenhouse Horticulture
No.WPR-1040

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