Solar simulator for large building components

Measurement	Thermal load tests, spontaneous failure, temperature of building components, g-value (SHGC/total energy transmittance), fitness for purpose, aging behaviour, thermal expansion, fogging of closed glass façades
Standards	Alternative method to DIN EN 410, DIN EN 52022-3, DIN EN 4892
Measurement object	Façades and roof components with opaque, translucent or transparent partial areas, transparent building components with light-directing elements, sun protection or shading facilities, also in interspace between the panes, glazing with integrated photovoltaics

Irradiated area	1 to 8 m²
Effective irradiance	500 to 1200 W/m²
Sun elevation angle	0 to 90°
Quality of radiation	Solar-near spectrum, mainly parallel beams, variable diffuse component up to 100 % possible
Installation of the specimens	Wall to roof (0 to 90° continuously)

The solar simulator reproduces almost all global radiation loads on building components in their original size and original mounting position. Smaller specimen can be irradiated with higher intensity, e.g., aviation
Weather-independent test facility with reproducible boundary conditions

For long-term weathering testing and thermal load tests additional solar simulation facilities for sizes between 180 × 260 mm and 4 m² are available.
Standard tests according to relevant standards for long-term weathering under combined exposure to UV-A radiation, temperature and condensing humidity or spraying are also possible in seperate test facilities on request.