Ruixinglass Shines at Saudi International Glass & Door Exhibition, Leading the New Trend of Green Architectural Glass in the Middle East
From May 5th to 7th, 2025, the 6th Saudi Arabia International Glass & Door Exhibition grandly opened at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. As the most influential industry event in the Middle East, the exhibition attracted over 250 enterprises from 12 countries worldwide, showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as smart dimmable glass, photovoltaic integrated door and window systems, and ultra-low energy consumption curtain walls. Ruixinglass Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese enterprise in green architectural glass, made a stunning debut with multiple green innovative products—including advanced insulated glass and high-efficiency PV glass—becoming the focus of the exhibition and demonstrating the strength of Chinese glass intelligent manufacturing to the world.
Surging Infrastructure Boom in the Middle East Drives Explosive Growth in Green Building Materials Demand
In recent years, the urbanization process in the Middle East has entered a fast lane. Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" has promoted the landing of infrastructure projects worth over one trillion US dollars. Iconic projects like the future city "THE LINE" subvert traditional architectural concepts, triggering a surge in demand for high-performance, green and energy-saving building materials. With summer temperatures often exceeding 40°C in the Middle East, traditional materials struggle to cope with strong radiation and high energy consumption.
Insulated glass, with its superior thermal insulation, has become a staple, but the market demands more—higher efficiency, integration with renewable energy, and adaptability to extreme climates. This is where PV glass steps in, merging energy generation with building envelopes to meet "zero-carbon" goals.
Ruixinglass keenly seized this opportunity and focused on launching three major product series at the exhibition: green architectural glass, high-end energy-saving insulated glass, and high-performance PV glass. Its triple-sealed insulated glass—filled with argon gas and equipped with warm-edge spacers—boasts a U-value of 0.8 W/(㎡·K), outperforming regional standards by 40%. In a field test at a Dubai mall, it reduced cooling costs by 38% compared to conventional double-pane glass. The star product, bifacial PV glass, features a transmittance of 94% and a conversion efficiency of 23.5%, generating 280 kWh/㎡ annually—enough to power 15 LED lights for a full year.
During the exhibition, the Ruixinglass booth attracted industry giants such as Saudi SABIC Group and UAE's Emaar Properties. The technical director of Saudi National Construction Company noted: "Ruixinglass’s insulated glass solves our heat retention issues, while their PV glass aligns perfectly with our net-zero targets. The combination of both in our upcoming Riyadh towers could cut carbon emissions by 50%."
Innovative Technologies Drive Industry Upgrading, Insulated Glass and PV Glass Lead Integration
Ruixinglass’s products are deeply aligned with Saudi Arabia’s "2030 Energy Transition Plan," which aims to source 50% of energy from renewables by 2030. Its insulated glass incorporates proprietary "nano-insulation films"—developed in collaboration with Tsinghua University—that reflect 99% of UV rays, preventing furniture fading and reducing indoor cooling loads. This technology, patented in 12 countries, has been adopted in Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Museum extension.
The company’s PV glass is equally groundbreaking. Using heterojunction (HJT) technology, it combines ultra-clear glass with amorphous silicon layers, ensuring durability even in sandstorms—a common challenge in the Middle East. A pilot project in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District showed that Ruixinglass’s PV glass retained 92% efficiency after 3,000 hours of sand and dust exposure, far exceeding the 70% industry average.
Notably, Ruixinglass unveiled its "Integrated Smart Envelope"—a fusion of insulated glass and PV glass with built-in sensors. This system adjusts tinting based on sunlight intensity, generates electricity, and feeds real-time energy data to building management systems. Saudi’s Ministry of Energy has shortlisted it for the 2026 NEOM city project, a 26,500-hectare smart city initiative.
The company’s R&D chief explained: "Our insulated glass isn’t just about insulation—it’s a platform. By laminating PV glass onto it, we create a single solution that insulates, generates power, and monitors performance. It’s the future of building skins."
Deepening "Belt and Road" Cooperation, Scaling Insulated Glass and PV Glass Production Locally
As a key "Belt and Road" partner, Saudi Arabia is attracting foreign investment through initiatives like the Sino-Saudi Special Economic Zone. Ruixinglass plans to capitalize on this by establishing an insulated glass and PV glass manufacturing hub in Jeddah by 2027. The facility will produce 1.2 million ㎡ of insulated glass and 500,000 ㎡ of PV glass annually, leveraging local silica sand to cut logistics costs by 30%.
Mr. Li, Ruixinglass’s General Manager, emphasized: "The Middle East wants more than products—it wants localized solutions. Our Jeddah plant will not only manufacture insulated glass and PV glass but also train 500 technicians to maintain and upgrade these systems."
During the exhibition, Ruixinglass signed a $90 million deal with Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate to supply
for 10,000 residential units and PV glass for 50 commercial buildings. It also partnered with Saudi’s ACWA Power to develop a 100 MW PV glass farm, where the glass will double as both panels and windbreakers.
Global Competition in Insulated Glass and PV Glass, Ruixinglass Stands Out
The Middle East glass market is fiercely contested, with insulated glass and PV glass as key battlegrounds:
Saint-Gobain (France) offers high-end insulated glass but at 50% higher prices than Ruixinglass, with longer lead times.
First Solar (US) dominates PV glass sales but lacks integration with insulated glass systems.
AGC (Japan) produces durable insulated glass but lags in PV glass efficiency.
Ruixinglass differentiates itself through:
Hybrid Solutions: Its "PV-Insulated Combo" eliminates the need for separate installations, saving 20% on construction time.
Localization: Plans for Jeddah plant will reduce delivery times from 6 weeks to 3 days.
Warranty: 25-year performance guarantees for PV glass and 15-year for insulated glass—the longest in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s Economic News noted: "Ruixinglass has redefined value in insulated glass and PV glass. By combining Chinese tech with local production, it’s set to dominate the next wave of Middle East construction."
Green Power Lights the "Desert Miracle", Ruixinglass Writes a New ChapterThis exhibition underscored Ruixinglass’s leadership in insulated glass and PV glass innovation. As Middle East infrastructure booms, the company is poised to supply 30% of the region’s insulated glass and 25% of PV glass by 2030.
"Our mission," said Mr. Li, "is to turn every building into a power plant with PV glass and a fortress against heat with insulated glass. In doing so, we’re not just selling products—we’re building a greener Middle East."
With Ruixinglass at the forefront, Chinese glass intelligent manufacturing is set to leave an indelible mark on the region’s skyline, one insulated glass panel and PV glass module at a time.
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