GB/T 29759-2026Insulating solar photovoltaic (PV) glass units for buildings (English PDF)
建筑用太阳能光伏中空玻璃
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SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
May 25, 2026
Implementation date
December 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 29759-2026 is the English-translated version of 建筑用太阳能光伏中空玻璃.
GB/T 29759-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the PV insulating glass unit - a double glazed unit with the solar cells laminated into the outer pane, which has to work as a window, as an insulating unit and as a generator at once, and whose edge seal has to survive the heat the cells produce. It replaces GB/T 29759-2013 and takes effect on 1 December 2026. It was issued on 25 May 2026 and takes effect on 1 December 2026, replacing GB/T 29759-2013. The document is under the responsibility of the China Building Materials Federation. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.
Document preview — GB/T 29759-2026
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 81.040.20
- Classification
- Q 33
- Replacing
- GB/T 29759-2013
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- 4 Classification
- 6 Requirements
- 6.3 Dimensions and their tolerances
- 7 Test Methods
- 7.1 Appearance Quality
- 7.2 Dimensions and their tolerances
- 7.2.2 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in
- 7.3 Light transmittance
- 7.3.5 Method for Calculating Light Transmittance
- 7.4 Maximum Power
- 7.5 Insulation
- 7.6 Leakage Current
- 7.7 Resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
- 7.7.2 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
- 7.7.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
- 7.8 Dew Point
- 7.8.3 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
- 7.8.4 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
- 7.9 Water vapor sealing durability
- 7.9.2 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
- 7.9.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
- 7.9.4 Result Calculation Calculated according to the method in section
- 7.10 Initial content of inert gas
- 7.11 Gas Tightness Durability
- 7.11.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
- 8 Inspection Rules
- 8.3 Batching and Sampling
- 8.4 Judgment Rules
- 9 Packaging, marking, transportation and storage
- 9.2 Marking
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part
1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 29759-2013 "Solar Photovoltaic Insulating Glass for Buildings". Compared with GB/T 29759-2013, except for the structural... Aside from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows:
a) The "Accelerated Durability Test" has been changed to "Moisture Seal Durability Performance," and the requirements have been revised (see 6.1,.2013 version 6.1);
b) Increased requirements and tests for light transmittance, insulation, wet leakage current, initial inert gas content, gas seal durability, and U-value. Methods and judgment rules (see 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12, 8.4.3, 8.4.4,...). 8.4.8, 8.4.9, 8.4.10);
c) The maximum power requirement has been changed (see 6.5,.2013 version 6.5);
d) The requirements for resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been changed (see 6.8,
6.6 in the.2013 edition);
e) The dew point temperature requirements have been changed (see 6.9,
6.7 in the.2013 edition);
f) The requirement for curvature has been removed (see
6.4 in the.2013 edition). Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents. This document was proposed by the China Building Materials Federation. This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Architectural Glass (SAC/TC255). This document was drafted by: Shenzhen Chuangyi New Materials Co., Ltd., Qinhuangdao Glass Industry Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd., and Luoyang Municipal Product... Quality Inspection and Testing Center, China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology, China Water Resources Pearl River Planning Survey and Design Co., Ltd. The company, Three Gorges Power Co., Ltd., Shandong Jinjing Technology Co., Ltd., Jingkun Energy Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and Handan Zhongjiancai Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Materials Co., Ltd., Guangdong Huaju Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yongguang New Energy Design Consulting Co., Ltd., Wuxi Inspection and Testing Certification Research Institute, Bengbu Architectural Design and Research Institute Group Co., Ltd., Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute, Shenzhen Guang Sheng Curtain Wall Technology Co., Ltd., Hunan Benan Yada New Materials Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Jinbei Energy Technology Co., Ltd., China National Building Materials (Zhuzhou) Optoelectronic Materials Co., Ltd., and Shuifa Xingye Energy. Source (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd., Jiamusi Zhongjiancai Optoelectronic Materials Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Institute of Metrology and Quality Inspection Institute, Anhui Fanxing Energy Technology Co., Ltd. The main drafters of this document are. Li Jiarui, Li Zhijian, Luo Yuanqing, Wang Jian, Yang Ge, Zhang Zhanwei, Zhang Hongwei, Xie Jun, Lü Tiangang, and Sun Chenghai. Ouyang Qunzhou, Pang Bo, Sun Yunlin, Li Chunwei, Wu Yimin, Li Xuewen, Cai Xiaolei, Huang Yanping, Pan Sheng, Xi Jintao, Huang Huanmin, Ling Jianxiang, Wang Yuying Wang Yagang, Yang Yidong, Cen Peixing, Zhou Shaobo, Sun Shulong, Dong Huazhan, Wu Hengyan, Zhang Ling, Sun Yang, Zuo Shouqiang, Zhang Zhihai, Xin Tuo, Wang Jing, Li Baojun Li Yingwen and Gan Yanjie. This document was first published in.2013, and this is its first revision. Building solar photovoltaic insulated glass
1.Scope This document specifies the classification, materials, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, and transportation of solar photovoltaic insulating glass for buildings. Transportation and storage. This document applies to solar photovoltaic insulated glass for building applications; other applications of solar photovoltaic insulated glass may refer to this document for further information.
4 Classification
4.1 Classification by shape It is divided into flat solar photovoltaic insulated glass and curved solar photovoltaic insulated glass.
4.2 Classification by Photovoltaic Cell Based on the photovoltaic cells used in solar photovoltaic laminated glass, it can be divided into.
a) Crystalline silicon cell type solar photovoltaic insulated glass. The solar photovoltaic laminated glass uses crystalline silicon cells, as shown in Figure 1;
b) Thin-film battery type solar photovoltaic insulated glass. Solar photovoltaic laminated glass uses thin-film batteries, as shown in Figure 2.
5.Materials The following requirements should be met.
a) Solar photovoltaic laminated glass meets the requirements of GB/T 29551-2023;
b) The edge sealing material, spacer material, desiccant, and glass shall comply with the requirements of GB/T 11944-2025.
6 Requirements
6.1 General Rules The requirements, test methods, and judgment rules for flat-type solar photovoltaic insulated glass (hereinafter referred to as "flat-type products") shall comply with the corresponding provisions in Table 1. The terms and conditions stipulate that curved solar photovoltaic insulated glass (hereinafter referred to as "curved products") and solar photovoltaic insulated glass with special requirements (hereinafter referred to as "curved products") are subject to the following provisions. (hereinafter referred to as "products with special requirements"), the requirements, test methods and judgment rules can be agreed upon by the supplier and the buyer.
6.2 Appearance Quality The appearance quality requirements of GB/T 11944-2025 should be met, and the solar photovoltaic laminated glass should meet the requirements of GB/T 29551-2023. Appearance quality requirements.
6.3 Dimensions and their tolerances
6.3.1 Permissible deviations in length and width The allowable deviations in length or width of flat products shall meet the requirements of Table
2.For curved products, the deviations shall be agreed upon by both the supplier and the buyer.
6.3.2 Thickness and its permissible deviations The allowable thickness deviation for flat products is ±2.5mm. The thickness deviation for curved products shall be agreed upon by the supplier and the buyer.
6.3.3 Difference between diagonals For rectangular flat products, the difference in diagonal length should not exceed 0.2% of the average diagonal length. For other shapes, the difference shall be agreed upon by the supplier and the buyer.
6.3.4 Permissible overlap The permissible overlap tolerance for flat products shall comply with the provisions of Table
3.The tolerance for bent products and products with special requirements shall be determined by the supplier and the buyer.
6.3.5 Width of Inner Sealant It should meet the requirements of
6.1.5 in GB/T 11944-2025.
6.3.6 Depth of outer sealant It should meet the requirements of
6.1.6 in GB/T 11944-2025.
6.3.7 Deviation in the position of the spacer bar It should meet the requirements of
6.1.7 in GB/T 11944-2025.
6.4 Light transmittance The light transmittance of solar photovoltaic insulating glass should be the product of the basic light transmittance and the ratio of the light-transmitting area, as agreed upon by both the supplier and the buyer. Require.
6.5 Maximum power After initial stabilization, the difference between the maximum power value and the initial value should be within ±3% of the initial value.
7.1 Appearance Quality
7.1.1 Sample The product was used as a sample.
7.1.2 Test Procedure The process shall be carried out according to method
7.2.2 of GB/T 11944-2025, wherein the solar photovoltaic laminated glass shall be manufactured according to GB/T 29551-2023. The method described in section
6.3 is followed.
7.2 Dimensions and their tolerances
7.2.1 Sample The product was used as a sample.
7.2.2 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in
7.1.2 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.3 Light transmittance
7.3.1 Sample Prepare samples according to the requirements of Chapter 6 of GB/T 40415-2021, with a quantity of 3 samples per group.
7.3.2 Test Environment and Instrument Requirements It meets the requirements of Chapter 5 of GB/T 40415-2021.
7.3.3 Basic transmittance test method Perform the procedure according to Chapter 7 of GB/T 40415-2021.
7.3.4 Test method for the ratio of light-transmitting area Using a length measuring tool, measure the light-receiving area S of the solar photovoltaic insulating glass (excluding the outer and inner edge sealants). The area of the light-transmitting region (S1) and the area of the light-transmitting region (S2) are used to calculate the ratio of the light-transmitting region area (eta) according to formula (1).
7.4 Maximum Power
7.4.1 Sample The product was used as a sample.
7.4.2 Test Apparatus It meets the requirements of MQT02 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.4.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the MQT02 method in GB/T 9535.2.
7.5 Insulation
7.5.1 Sample The product was used as a sample, with a quantity of 3 pieces.
7.5.2 Test Apparatus It meets the requirements of MQT03 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.5.3 Test Conditions It meets the requirements of MQT03 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.5.4 Test Procedure Perform according to the method of MQT03 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.6 Leakage Current
7.6.1 Sample The product was used as a sample, with a quantity of 3 pieces.
7.6.2 Test Apparatus It meets the requirements of MQT15 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.6.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method of MQT15 in GB/T 9535.2.
7.7 Resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
7.7.1 Sample The sample is a flat specimen measuring 510mm × 360mm, cured for more than 7 days, made of the same material as the product and under the same process conditions. Two pieces of the product type. The sample of crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic insulated glass should contain at least one crystalline silicon cell; thin-film solar photovoltaic insulated glass... The glass sample should be identical to the product.
7.7.2 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
7.4.2 in GB/T 11944-2025.
7.7.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
7.4.3 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.8 Dew Point
7.8.1 Sample Five samples were used as test specimens.
7.8.2 Test Conditions The test was conducted in an environment of 20°C±5°C and relative humidity of 30%~75%. All samples were placed in this environment for at least [duration missing] before the test. 24 hours.
7.8.3 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
7.3.3 in GB/T 11944-2025.
7.8.4 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
7.3.4 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.9 Water vapor sealing durability
7.9.1 Sample The sample was made of the same material as the product, under the same process conditions, and was approximately 510mm × 360mm in size, cured for more than 7 days. The sample consists of 15 pieces (4 for initial moisture content determination, 2 for standard moisture content determination, and 5 for final moisture content determination). (4 samples for testing, spare). When a capillary tube is installed on the sample, the sample should be treated according to the usage and installation requirements. The sample of crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic insulated glass should contain at least one crystalline silicon cell; thin-film solar photovoltaic insulated glass... The glass sample should be identical to the product. Before the test, the sample should be placed in an environment of 20°C±5°C and relative humidity of 30%~75% for at least 24 hours.
7.9.2 Test Equipment It meets the requirements of
7.5.2 in GB/T 11944-2025.
7.9.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
7.5.3 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.9.4 Result Calculation Calculated according to the method in section
7.5.4 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.10 Initial content of inert gas
7.10.1 Sample The samples were inflatable solar photovoltaic insulating glass products that had been manufactured for more than 24 hours, and the quantity was 5 pieces.
7.10.2 Test Conditions The test was conducted in an environment of 20°C±5°C and relative humidity of 30%~75%. All samples were placed in this environment for at least [duration missing] before the test. 24 hours.
7.10.3 Test Procedure The procedure shall be performed according to the method specified in Chapter 5 of GB/T 38214-2019.The method specified in Chapter 5 of GB/T 38214-2019 is as follows: Arbitration law.
7.11 Gas Tightness Durability
7.11.1 Sample The sample is a flat specimen measuring 510mm × 360mm, made of the same material as the product and under the same process conditions, cured for more than 7 days. The quantity of the samples is 4 pieces (3 for testing, 1 for backup). When the samples are fitted with capillary tubes, they should be treated according to the usage and installation requirements. The sample of crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic insulating glass should contain at least one crystalline silicon cell; thin-film solar photovoltaic insulating glass... The glass sample should be identical to the product.
7.11.2 Test Equipment The test chamber conforms to the temperature change requirements in section
7.5.2 of GB/T 11944-2025 and the provisions of Chapter 5 of GB/T 38241-2019. An inert gas analyzer.
7.11.3 Test Procedure Perform according to the method in section
7.7.3 of GB/T 11944-2025.
7.12 U-value Calculated or determined in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 22476.
8 Inspection Rules
8.1 Factory Inspection Factory inspection items include. appearance quality, dimensions and their deviations, maximum power and dew point, and the inertia of gas-filled solar photovoltaic insulating glass. Initial content of toxic gases. Additional testing items may be agreed upon by both the supplier and the buyer.
8.2 Type Testing Type testing items should include all items in Table
1.Type testing should be performed under any of the following circumstances.
a) During the production process, if there are significant changes in structure, materials, or processes that may affect product performance;
b) During normal production, an inspection should be conducted periodically, either regularly or after a certain output has been accumulated.
c) When production resumes after a long period of shutdown;
d) When the factory inspection results differ significantly from the previous type inspection results.
8.3 Batching and Sampling
8.3.1 Batching Solar photovoltaic insulating glass produced using the same materials and under the same process conditions constitutes a batch; if the quantity exceeds 500 pieces, each batch consists of 500 pieces.
8.3.2 Sampling The dimensions and deviations of the products are inspected by random sampling from the delivered batch according to Table 4.
8.4 Judgment Rules
8.4.1 Appearance quality, maximum power Appearance quality and maximum power are 100% inspected and must all pass.
8.4.2 Dimensions and their tolerances If the number of nonconforming items is greater than or equal to the nonconformity criteria in Table 4, then the dimensions and deviations of the batch of products are nonconforming.
8.4.3 Light transmittance If all samples meet the requirements, the test is considered (qualified). If one sample fails, two additional spare samples can be taken and retested. If both samples meet the requirements... It must be qualified; otherwise, it is unqualified.
8.4.4 Insulation and Wet Leakage Current If all samples meet the requirements, the test is considered (qualified). If one sample fails, two additional spare samples can be taken and retested. If both samples meet the requirements... It must be qualified; otherwise, it is unqualified.
8.4.5 Resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.6 Dew Point If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.7 Water vapor seal durability performance If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.8 Initial content of inert gas If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.9 Gas Tightness Durability If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.10 U-value If all samples meet the requirements, the sample is considered (qualified); otherwise, it is (unqualified).
8.4.11 Batch Conformity Judgment During type testing, if any one of the type testing items fails to meet the requirements, the batch of products is considered unqualified. If any item fails the factory inspection, the batch of products is considered unqualified.
9 Packaging, marking, transportation and storage
9.1 Packaging Solar photovoltaic insulated glass can be packaged in wooden crates, containers, or racks, and the packaging should comply with relevant standards and regulations. The glass panes should be spaced apart using... A spacer material that is not easily scratched should be used between the glass and the packaging box. The packaging of solar photovoltaic insulating glass should facilitate loading, unloading, and transportation, and the quantity of packaging should be appropriate to the packaging method.
9.2 Marking
9.2.1 Packaging Markings Packaging markings should comply with relevant standards and should include product name, manufacturer's name, manufacturer's address, trademark, specifications, quantity, production date, and applicable standards. The product packaging should be labeled with phrases such as "Upside down, handle with care, keep out of rain, keep out of moisture, handle with care to break".
9.2.2 Product Labels Each solar photovoltaic insulated glass unit should have a removable label after installation. The label should include at least the following information.
a) Rated maximum power;
b) Maximum power point voltage and current;
c) Maximum system allowable voltage;
d) Manufacturer, product model, and product serial number;
e) Standard test conditions;
f) Test standards.
9.3 Transportation Product transportation should comply with relevant regulations. During transportation, it should not be laid flat; its length should be aligned with the direction of movement of the transport vehicle; and it should be protected against rain.
9.4 Storage The product should be placed vertically and stored in a dry indoor environment.
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Editions of GB/T 29759
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 29759-2026 | Insulating solar photovoltaic (PV) glass units for buildings | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 29759-2013 | Insulating solar photovoltaic (PV) glass units for buildings | previous edition | In force until 1 December 2026 |
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