Product Case Studies - See Thru

Lower Fort. Garry National Historic Site Visitor Center
This solar patio produces 5% of the power required to run the National Historic Site Visitor Reception Center.

Location: Manitoba, Canada
Size: 30m²
Rated Power: 1.3kW

Izumo Science Center
At this educational facility, Suntech See Thru was installed as a ceiling light to increase the amount of natural day lighting the exhibition space. See Thru created a more pleasant space for visitors while still protecting the exhibits from harmful UV radiation.

Location: Shimane, Japan
Size: 480m²
Rated Output: 17.3 kW
Design: N and E Sekkei Kyodotai
Installation: Mifune Gumi, Nakamura Gumi, Hamamatsu Kensetsu, Naito Kensetsu joint venture

Kanazawa Bus Terminal
For the largest installation to date, the architect specified Suntech See Thru (5% transparency) for the massive canopy covering the terminal's various pick up and drop off points. The Japanese bus terminal takes advantage of solar energy generation and the laminates used were customized to meet the location's heavy snow load requirements as well as additional design considerations.

Location: Kanazawa, Japan
Size: 3000m²
Rated Power: 120kW
Design: Todec
Installation: Chisansya, Oka Gumi, Honjin Jutaku joint venture

Oskomera HQ
Here, Suntech See Thru was specified for the factory building façade. From the outside, See Thru creates an appealing tinted façade. And, from the inside, it cuts heat and UV rays while simultaneously allowing a clear view, providing a pleasant and healthy working environment.

Location: Deurne, Holland
Size: 80m2
Power Output: 3.5kW

Gyouda Education and Culture Center
The Gyouda Education and Culture Center design demonstrates the comfortable interior environment that can be created using Suntech's See Thru. The natural daylight lights the interiors, while cutting heat and UV.

Location: Saitama, Japan
Size: 152m2
Power Output: 5.6kW

Kiyomidai Community Center
This saw tooth skylight configuration takes advantage of the optimal south facing of Suntech's See Thru for energy generation; and the optimal north facing orientation of standard glass for added daylight. Natural wood beams provide a warm accent to the aluminum skylight frames, illustrating how a variety of materials can be used in unison with Suntech See Thru.

Location: Osaka, Japan
Size: 88m2
Power Output: 2.4kW

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