A collaboration to turn glass into power
SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. and Lippert Components Inc. have signed an agreement to co-develop transparent glass that generates electricity. The idea is simple and bold: pair SolarWindow’s electricity-making coatings with Lippert’s large-scale manufacturing and bring power-producing glass to everyday products. Together, they’re aiming at practical, sustainable solutions that can cross industries rather than live in a lab.
Why this partnership, and why now
Renewable energy isn’t a side project anymore. It’s central to how products are designed and used. Both companies see a clear path to weaving clean power into the things people already rely on. Jason Lippert, President and CEO of Lippert, has emphasized how this collaboration can bring eco-minded technologies into markets the company knows well—recreational vehicles, marine vessels, and specialty buildings—places where every watt matters and space is at a premium.
Designing for real customer needs
Lippert produces over 23,000 windows every day. That kind of volume gives the company a close read on what customers ask for: better efficiency, more independence off-grid, and products that don’t force trade-offs between performance and weight. By working with SolarWindow, the goal is to deliver transparent, lightweight glass that quietly makes its own electricity while still doing its job as a window. Less clutter. More capability.
Shared expertise, shared standards
Amit Singh, President and CEO of SolarWindow Technologies, points to a strong alignment in know-how. Lippert’s nearly 70-year track record launching new products—and getting them into the hands of customers—creates a solid platform for introducing SolarWindow’s technology. The partnership is designed to marry manufacturing discipline with sustainable energy innovation, with an eye on quality and consistency from the start.
Scale that can move the needle
Lippert is recognized as one of the largest non-float glass manufacturers in the world, operating 140 distribution and manufacturing centers across multiple continents. The company consumes over 330 million square feet of glass annually and is a major supplier of components for recreational vehicles and other applications. Plugging SolarWindow’s technology into that kind of footprint could reshape how and where energy is generated and used—on vehicles, on buildings, and anywhere a pane of glass earns its keep.
Inside SolarWindow’s technology
SolarWindow Technologies develops proprietary transparent coatings that generate electricity. Applied to glass or plastic, these coatings turn clear surfaces into power-producing ones without blocking the view. The company’s LiquidElectricity® technology is engineered for architectural uses—think windows, facades, and rooftops—while also signaling potential in areas like automotive and aerospace. In other words, surfaces that already exist could start to help power what’s behind them.
A promise for the future
Both companies share a straightforward aim: deliver products that provide clean, affordable energy and strengthen sustainable practices. SolarWindow’s focus remains on engineering and design that reward customers with practical access to renewables. The promise is compelling precisely because it’s integrated—power built into the materials you already touch and use.
The work—and the hurdles—ahead
No breakthrough arrives without friction. SolarWindow and Lippert acknowledge the challenges in front of them, from supply chain constraints to the nuts and bolts of integrating new materials into existing product lines. They’re tackling those issues directly, with the understanding that careful testing, manufacturing alignment, and customer feedback will shape how quickly and smoothly this technology finds its place.
Conclusion
The SolarWindow–Lippert partnership marks a practical step toward everyday sustainability: glass that does more than let in light. By coupling innovative electricity-generating coatings with proven manufacturing scale, the companies are working to introduce products that rethink how energy is made and used—on the road, on the water, and in buildings—while staying grounded in what customers actually need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are SolarWindow and Lippert planning to build?
They’re collaborating on transparent, electricity-generating glass products. The aim is to integrate these power-making surfaces into real-world applications such as recreational vehicles, marine vessels, and specialty buildings.
How does SolarWindow’s technology work on everyday surfaces?
SolarWindow provides proprietary transparent coatings that generate electricity when applied to glass or plastic. Its LiquidElectricity® technology is designed for architectural uses like windows, facades, and rooftops, with potential for other applications as noted in the collaboration.
Why is Lippert a strong fit for this collaboration?
Lippert brings nearly 70 years of experience launching innovative products, produces over 23,000 windows daily, and operates at a global scale. That combination makes it well-suited to manufacture and deploy SolarWindow’s technology at volume.
Where might you see this technology used first?
The partnership points to markets Lippert already serves—recreational vehicles, marine vessels, and specialty buildings—while the underlying technology also signals potential in areas such as automotive and aerospace.
What challenges do the companies anticipate as they move forward?
They acknowledge typical hurdles like supply chain complexity and the task of integrating new materials into existing products and processes. Both companies have committed to addressing these challenges together as development progresses.
