To answer this question simply, yes, Solar panels can work through Plexiglass. Plexiglass is a common type of plastic material used on solar panels as an extra protective layer. In case you’re wondering what Plexiglass is, it is a transparent thermoplastic. It is also commonly referred to as acrylic glass or Acrylite. The UV range is from 0.1 nm to about 400 nm (or from 100 A to about 4000 A). The visible light wavelengths are longer, between 400 nm and 700 nm. Quartz will transmit UV from 180 nm to 400 nm. Since quartz is made of silicon dioxide, glasses made from a high proportion of this material will also readily transmit UV. It is well known that excessive exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have serious adverse effects. Many everyday materials influence the UV radiation received by humans, for example, those used in construction and on the exterior of buildings such as plastics and glass can reduce the UV exposure of persons exposed to solar radiation. Moshi Deep Purple UV Sanitizer. $149.95 at Moshi. See It. Moshi's Deep Purple UV Sanitizers is the most portable UV Sanitizer we recommend. This foldable sanitizer can easily fit in a bag and has 4.2 Safety. Powerful UVA light sources such as used LED can cause skin aging and eye damage when exposed for prolonged periods of time [].To remedy this, we suggest using UV blocking varnish applied on the other side of the glass to ensure no or minimum of UV light passing through. Clear-transparent PLEXIGLAS® products show the highest transmittance, of up to 92 percent, in the visible range. The reduction is due only to a physical reflection loss of 4 percent at each of the light entry and exit surfaces; the material itself allows light to pass through unhindered. PLEXIGLAS® is thus one of the most transparent Aug 5, 2014. #6. Hey Nick, The light visible to humans goes right through glass, that's why we. see it as clear. The light plants need to grow also goes through glass, but if. you want to put the plants into natural sunlight after growing them under glass they will get burned by the UV from the sun, you have to break them in slowly for natural But some UV rays get through the bulb, especially if the bulb’s internal coating is cracked, allowing more UV light to pass through. In fact many types of lighting used in our homes emit small The short-wave UV does not penetrate most plastics and ordinary glass. Even very thin sheets of acrylic do not allow UV-C light to pass through. The only clear materials that are UVC-transparent are reflective optics. Fortunately, there are some alternatives, such as highly purified calcium fluoride. Diffused light scatters light throughout the house and reduces shadows caused by the greenhouse framing materials. All glazing products —polyethylene, polycarbonate, glass and acrylic, can be manufactured or treated to diffuse light. Growers should know the capability of a covering to diffuse light before making a purchase. zKuQ.