PVs and Their Impact on Roofing Assemblies
As demand for renewable energy is increasing, photovoltaic (PV) arrays (also referred to as solar panels) are being considered for installation on roof areas more…
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MCA Releases Three-Part White Paper Series on Metal Roofing and PV Solar Systems
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a three-part white paper series, “Metal Roofing & PV Solar Systems Parts 1, 2 & 3.” Part one…
Spray Polyurethane Foam and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems
Spray polyurethane foam and photovoltaic systems are increasingly utilized together as a joint solution for energy savings. With the continued push toward sustainability and growing…
Converting Existing Carports to Solar Carports with Flexible PV Modules
Rooftop solar has become commonplace on commercial buildings and homes. Although a residential home often has sufficient rooftop area to power the home 100 percent…
The Growing Solar Industry Demands Certified Solar Roofing Professionals Complete Installations
During my 35 years in the roofing industry and seven years as a solar photovoltaic (PV) professional, I have noticed several issues that often arise…
Standards for Testing Solar PV Modules and Panels
For more than a decade, the demand for grid-connected solar installations in the U.S. has been on the rise, in part, because of economic and…
High-power Density Flexible PV for Standing-seam Metal Roof Systems
Miasole, a company of Hanergy, has released its new FLEX 01-N PV module for architectural standing seam metal roof systems. The Miasole FLEX N series…
Berkeley Lab: Price of Solar Energy in the U.S. Continues to Fall
The price of solar energy in the United States continues to fall substantially, according to the latest editions of two annual reports produced by the…
Solar Market to Grow 75 Percent by 2019
Led by China, the solar industry will grow at a CAGR of 8.3 percent from 37.5 GWp in 2013 to 65.6 GWp in 2019, but…
French Kings, Solar Power and Sustainability
Louis XIV is not a frequent reference point in today’s discussions about the world’s energy and sustainability paths. However, this longest ruling French monarch (1643-1715)…