Natural gas will continue to be the main fuel for glass production until 2050 (Griffin et al. 2021). But in the future, countries are planning to use renewable energy sources such as hydrogen, nitrogen, biomass, solar energy and wind energy instead of carbon-based fossil fuels.
Although the initial cost of photovoltaic glass can be higher than traditional glass or standard solar panels, the return on investment is justified by energy savings, system longevity, and government incentives or tax benefits for clean energy technologies.
Glass manufacturers will base technology and investment decisions on total cost of ownership (TCO). In addition, energy efficiency and operational flexibility will become more important in times of increasing renewable energy, with energy security also becoming more of a focus.
The melting process is the dominant energy consumer. Depending on the glass product, 50–85% of the required energy is utilized for melting, which usually occurs at temperatures between 1200 and 1600 °C. In addition, energy is required for auxiliary equipment such as compressors or motors.
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