Solar glass company Canada

Is CPS the only patterned solar glass supplier in North America?

CPS is positioned to be the only patterned solar glass supplier in North America. Driven by an ambitious vision to add new domestic manufacturing capacity, CPS has initiated plans to build and operate an industry-leading sustainable solar glass manufacturing facility in Manitoba.

What is CPS solar glass?

With a combined output of 10 GW of solar glass, CPS aims to become North America’s largest patterned solar glass supplier and the only vertically integrated glass manufacturer on the continent.

What is solar glass?

Our Solar Glass is more than just a pretty face; it's a powerhouse of energy utilizing BIPV technology, with every wire and circuit thoughtfully concealed to maintain the aesthetic integrity of your building. Proudly made in Canada, our Solar Glass is a testament to precision and environmental stewardship.

Why is Canadian premium sand launching a solar panel glass project?

Besides influencing First Solar and its growing glass supply chain, policies such as the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are also spurring crystalline silicon manufacturing investment, triggering Canadian Premium Sand (CPS), a new entrant from Canada, to announce a solar panel glass project.

Why are solar glass suppliers investing in new production capacity?

With PV module capacity ramping up, glass suppliers have been investing in new solar glass production capacity. As in India and China, new facilities are popping up in North America, with unique twists to ensure competitiveness, such as using recycled material.

Can a glass factory be repurposed to produce 4 GW of solar glass?

The company has selected a factory site in the United States, with plans to repurpose a former glass manufacturing facility to produce 4 GW of solar glass per year. It said it plans to partner with a US glass manufacturer, bringing glass manufacturing expertise, purchasing power for equipment and raw materials, and in-house engineering capability.