ClearVue strengthens greenhouse business with Israeli IP

Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the IP and assets of Israeli company ROOTS Sustainable Agricultural Technologies. The acquisition, by subsidiary OptiCrop (Israel) Ltd, aims to expand photovoltaic glass and curtain wall systems manufacturer ClearVue’s offerings in agriculture markets. ROOTS, formerly listed on the ASX, has developed a Root…

ClearVue links with UK glass fabricator for solar PV glass facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has entered into a Manufacturing and Distribution Licence Agreement with a leading UK glass fabrication company that has worked on iconic projects such as One World Trade Centre in New York. Perth-based ClearVue has linked with My Glass Projects which is granted non-exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute products incorporating…

ClearVue enters Net-Zero modular housing market

Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has entered the net-zero modular housing market through a pilot project with Australian modular housing manufacturer Prefabulous Pty Ltd. Perth based ClearVue is providing a combination of its advanced solar PV glazing and integrated solar cladding panels for use in a Prefabulous ‘FabZero’ Prototype (pictured). If successful, the collaboration will…

Alutec deal sees Clearvue reach fast-growing Middle East construction market

Building-integrated photovoltaics company Clearvue Technologies has announced a five-year manufacturing and distribution agreement with Aluminium Technology Auxiliary Industries (Alutec), a Qatar-based facade engineering company. In a statement on Thursday, Clearvue said the signed agreement marks an expansion into the fast-growing Middle East and Indian markets. According to market research cited by Clearvue, the combined construction…

ClearVue secures Australian launch customer

Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has secured its inaugural contract in Australia for its energy efficient, electricity generating commercial windows. The Perth company said it had received the order from construction company Kapitol Group for a new commercial building project for the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, and Employees Union (CFMEU) in Melbourne. The CFMEU will incorporate…

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Legrand Group announces acquisition of New Zealand’s Mechanical Support Systems Electrical equipment company Legrand has announced its acquisition of Mechanical Support Systems (MSS), a New-Zealand based company that offers cable management solutions for the electrical and mechanical sectors. MSS’ services include cable containment manufacturing, supply, installation and design, as well as bespoke fabrication. “While we are…

ClearVue achieves fire safe certification for solar glazing unit

Perth-based building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) company ClearVue Technologies has achieved fire safe certification for buildings over 18 metres tall and in high-risk environments, In a statement on Tuesday, the company said their solar glazing unit was certified under “stringent classifications for non-combustibility, little or no smoke propagation, and no flaming droplets” by TÜV SÜD under the…