Perth-based ClearVue Technologies has secured three international safety certifications for its Gen 3 Vision Glass, clearing a major compliance hurdle for sales into European and global construction markets.
The SMH reported that independent testing group TÜV SÜD awarded the IECEE CB, CE and TÜV MARK Safety certifications after testing covering photovoltaic performance, durability, electrical safety and long-term reliability. The IECEE CB Certificate is recognised across more than 50 economies, the CE mark is required for EU market access, and the TÜV MARK provides independent confirmation of product quality.
The certifications cover four product variants of the Gen 3 glass, ranging from a 9-watt to a 336-watt model, using Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact photovoltaic cells. Products are rated to IEC 61215:2021 and IEC 61730:2023 standards, carry a UL790 Class A fire rating, and are built to Class II electrical protection with a maximum system voltage of 1,000 volts DC.
ClearVue managing director Douglas Hunt said the company had tested its products to beyond twice the cycling requirements of the standards, simulating more than 25 years of normal weathering. “Our engineering objective was never simply to pass the international standards,” Hunt said.
The TÜV SÜD result follows a run of certifications through June, including an AS/NZS 2208:2023 safety glazing classification covering vision glass, solar skylights, balustrades, cladding and spandrel products across Australia and New Zealand, and a European EN 1279-5 approval for the company’s insulated glass unit seal design. The company says its Gen 3 glazing addresses delamination and sealing failures that have affected some earlier building-integrated solar products.
For electricians, façade contractors and smart-home installers pitching building-integrated solar to commercial clients, internationally recognised certification is often what gets a product onto an approved-products list. Architects and developers routinely require it before specifying anything that must pass a building permit. ClearVue still needs to convert its certification stack into firm supply contracts, but the compliance paperwork is now considerably harder to argue with.
Frequently asked questions
What certifications has ClearVue’s Gen 3 Vision Glass received?
ClearVue’s Gen 3 Vision Glass has received three certifications: the IECEE CB Certificate (recognised in more than 50 economies), the CE mark (required for EU market access), and the TÜV MARK Safety certification from independent testing group TÜV SÜD.
What product variants are covered by the certifications?
The certifications cover four Gen 3 Vision Glass variants ranging from a 9-watt to a 336-watt model, all using Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact photovoltaic cells.
Does ClearVue’s glass hold any Australian safety certifications?
Yes. In June 2025 ClearVue also received an AS/NZS 2208:2023 safety glazing classification covering vision glass, solar skylights, balustrades, cladding and spandrel products in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a European EN 1279-5 approval for its insulated glass unit seal design.
Why do these certifications matter for builders and contractors?
Architects and developers typically require internationally recognised certifications before specifying a product in a building permit application. Without them, a product is unlikely to appear on an approved-products list for commercial construction projects.
Sourced from The Sydney Morning Herald, Bulls N’ Bears. Original article.
