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Lugano, Switzerland – Marcello La Rosa of Glass to Power participated in the annual general assembly of the European MC2.0 project, held on June 25 and 26 at the headquarters of SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland) in Lugano. The event represented an important opportunity for meeting and discussion among the […]

Rovereto (TN) – Glass to Power, a leading company in the development of innovative photovoltaic glass for sustainable architecture, is pleased to announce its membership in Confindustria Trento, the association of industrialists in the province of Trento. This strategic choice strengthens Glass to Power's connection with the local and national entrepreneurial fabric, in line with [...]

Bologna, Italy – Glass to Power is delighted to announce its participation in R2B – Research to Business, the International Exhibition of Research and Skills for Innovation, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The event, promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region and organized by ART-ER in collaboration with BolognaFiere, stands as an annual benchmark for […]

Glass to Power was a key participant in the Next Engineering Festival, organized by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Padua, which enlivened Piazza Portello from May 7th to 9th. The event offered a rich program of meetings and debates on crucial topics, from artificial intelligence to new energy frontiers, tariffs, biomedicine, and [...]

Bern, Switzerland – Glass to Power is proud to announce its participation as both a sponsor and speaker at the 20th Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo, taking place on November 3rd and 4th, 2025, at the Kursaal Conference Center in Bern, Switzerland. This international event marks two decades as the premier gathering for architects, engineers, researchers, and construction industry professionals focused […]

Innovative Building Materials: How Heli-On’s Photovoltaic Glass and Glass to Power Are Shaping the Future of Architecture In the age of sustainable design, innovative building materials are transforming the way we think about construction. Among the most promising advancements are architectural photovoltaic components—technologies that seamlessly blend design, functionality, and energy efficiency. At the forefront of […]

Veronafiere is set to host one of the most significant events in the renewable energy landscape: Solar & Storage Live Italia, taking place on October 8th and 9th, 2025. This exhibition aims to accelerate the adoption of solar energy, driving the transition towards a future powered by clean and renewable sources. We’re thrilled to announce that our […]

On May 6th and 7th, Riva del Garda (TN) successfully hosted REbuild 2025, the key event for sustainable innovation in the construction sector. The event brought together over 80 international experts and opinion leaders to discuss crucial topics such as ESG, innovative materials, energy efficiency, and digital transformation, with a focus on the synergy between […]

From May 7th to 9th, 2025, Munich will transform into the pulsating heart of renewable energy, hosting The smarter E Europe, a leading trade fair event encompassing four key exhibitions for the energy transition: Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe. In a global context where the renewable energy sector continues its unstoppable growth, The smarter E Europe […]

On Friday, April 11th, our colleague from Glass to Power, Marcello La Rosa, participated in an interesting and in-depth technical course on insulating glass units, organized at the editorial offices of Rivista del Vetro. The initiative, designed for professionals in the sector, proved to be an important opportunity for professional development and discussion. Leading the […]

On Monday, April 7th, Il Sole 24 Ore dedicated an article to Glass to Power, providing an overview of our company’s journey. Founded as a spin-off of the University of Milano-Bicocca, we established our operational headquarters in the Polo Meccatronica of Rovereto starting in 2019. The article explored the motivations behind this strategic choice and […]

BAU 2025, the premier showcase for architecture and construction, witnessed Glass to Power’s debut presentation of Heli-On, our revolutionary photovoltaic window system. The event took place within the exhibition space of MC2.0, the ambitious European project that is redefining the future of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Heli-On embodies the excellence of next-generation BIPV, integrating the […]

A recent IEA PVPS report highlighted Italy as the country with the highest cumulative installed capacity in the Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) sector, with over 2.5 GW. This leadership, stemming from a strong tradition of innovation and a particular focus on integrating photovoltaics into existing building heritage, places Italy at the forefront in Europe. According […]

In the recent issue of Finiture Green, an article by Alessandro Longo of Lombardini22 highlighted a crucial theme: the aesthetic transition in sustainable architecture. A debate that resonates strongly with us at Glass to Power, where we believe beauty and performance must go hand in hand. The article points out how, too often, provocative aesthetics […]

The synergy between Gualini and Glass to Power has sparked an innovation that rewrites the rules of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). This collaboration has created a façade solution that combines design and energy performance, transforming buildings into energy producers without sacrificing aesthetics. Heli-On: Invisible Solar Energy At the heart of this revolution is Heli-On, the […]

BIPV, Minimalist Photovoltaic Windows from Trentino for Energy-Producing Buildings From pv magazine Italia, interview with Claudio Castellan by Lara Morandotti Glass to Power from Rovereto has launched Heli-ON, an insulating glass unit equipped with a photovoltaic frame that transforms glazed surfaces into active energy sources. pv magazine Italia interviewed Claudio Castellan, CEO of Glass to […]

From Meet our partner Claudio Castellan from Glass to Power su MC2.0 Glass to Power is an Italian company which embodies the tangible evolution of an ambitious challenge: to transform architecture from an energy consumer to an energy producer. Thanks to a cutting-edge solution in the field of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), Glass to Power provides […]

From February 12th to 14th, 2025, the Bergamo Fair will host CASE ITALY EXPO 2025, the international event dedicated to building envelopes. A unique opportunity to discover the excellence in the sector of technical closures, windows and doors, solar shading, sheet metal work, roofing, and handles, with a particular focus on the latest technological innovations […]

The integration of photovoltaic technologies into traditional Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) represents a critical step in the evolution of energy-efficient building envelopes. Among these innovations, HELI-ON by Glass to Power stands out as a BIPV solution that maintains full transparency while integrating energy-generating elements within a peripheral photovoltaic frame. A breakthrough in BIPV façade systems […]

In collaboration with Glass to Power, Matteo Giovanardi and Alessandro Pracucci from Levery have published a new research article in AGATHON, an international architecture journal. The research, conducted within the “Mass Customization 2.0 for Integrated PV” (MC 2.0) project, explores the complex challenge of integrating BIPV into continuous facade systems. As a case study, a […]

The BAU 2025 construction fair, held in Munich, concluded on January 17th. This edition was marked by pervasive innovation, as well as a sense of hope and courage within the construction industry in the face of economic and climate challenges. For the first time in over 60 years, the share of international exhibitors surpassed that […]

We’re thrilled to announce that on January 15th, at BAU 2025, we’ll be officially launching Heli-ON! This innovative photovoltaic glass will revolutionize sustainable buildings. Join us to discover how Heli-ON can transform your next project. Don’t miss our event Wednesday, January 15th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, BAU 2025, Hall A3, Booth 223-1 From January […]

Glass to Power is proud to announce the launch of Heli-ON, our new product designed to meet the needs of nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB). Heli-ON represents a significant leap forward in integrated photovoltaic technology. Where to discover Heli-ON The official launch of Heli-ON will take place at BAU 2025, the world’s leading event for architecture […]

Glass to Power participated in the first edition of the Integrated Photovoltaic Conference (IPV Conference) held on October 28th in Florence. The conference, dedicated to the integration of photovoltaic technologies in the built environment, was organized as part of the Horizon Europe Seamless PV project and proved to be a significant event for the future […]

The European MC2.0 project is revolutionizing the way we think about solar energy and buildings. Its goal is to make solar panels an integral part of roofs, façades, and even windows, significantly reducing costs and making this technology accessible to everyone. For years, the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have been seen as an innovative but too […]

Tel Aviv, November 17, 2024 – The 4th International Conference on Building Envelope Planning and Design took place on November 17th in Kfar Saba, Tel Aviv, bringing together industry experts from around the world. Organized by Bait Venoy, the event provided a unique opportunity to delve into the latest trends and challenges in the design […]

The first review meeting of the Horizon EIC Pathfinder UNICORN (Hybrid Nanocomposite Scintillators for Transformational Breakthroughs in Radiation Detection and Neutrino Research) project took place last 6th November.  UNICORN aims to address the technological challenges in the field of ionising radiation detection, not only from a fundamental research perspective, but more importantly from a real-world […]

In Bern, Switzerland, the 19th Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo recently concluded. This annual event, held on October 28th and 29th, 2024, brought together architects, engineers, scientists, and industry professionals from over 50 countries. For over 15 years, the Advanced Building Skins Conference has been at the forefront of innovation in building envelope technologies. […]

Glass to Power, a leading company in the production of Wavelength Shifter (WLS) devices, is proud to announce its support for the 23rd International Workshop on Next Generation Nucleon Decay and Neutrino Detectors (NNN24), currently taking place in Rio de Janeiro from October 28th to November 1st. A concrete contribution to science The WLS devices […]

Düsseldorf, October 22-25, 2024 – Get ready to explore the latest innovations in glass! Glasstec, the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry, is returning to Düsseldorf with a brand-new edition. A Global Stage for Innovation Over 1,250 exhibitors from 52 countries will gather to showcase the latest glass technologies and applications, from production […]

At the SAVE Building fair, held on October 16th and 17th, 2024 at Veronafiere, the conference Smart Building: a continuously evolving paradigm took place. This event was dedicated to the latest technological solutions for intelligent buildings and energy efficiency. A highlight of the conference was the presentation of Glass to Power’s new product by CEO Claudio […]