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…
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GAF Energy Honored with Renewable Energy Leaders Award by Los Angeles Business Council
GAF Energy was presented with the prestigious “Renewable Energy Leaders Award” by the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) for the company’s contributions towards innovative financing solutions and progressive…
Improved PV Kit Offers Easier Installation
S-5! releases PV Kit 2.0 EdgeGrab and PV Kit 2.0 MidGrab, offering solar panel installers significant improvements and easier installation. Among the improvements to the…
3-D Modeling Tool Aids in Solar Design Projects
Aurora Solar Inc., a solar design software company, offers SmartRoof, a tool that allows anyone to accurately and easily model residential and commercial sites for…
CertainTeed Building Products Receive Top Ratings
Just in time for spring home improvement projects, CertainTeed building products are receiving a definitive thumbs up from building professionals through Builder magazine’s 2016 Brand…
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…
Solar PV Tiles Fit Alongside Standard Roof Tiles
A new concept in building integrated PV products from solar manufacturer Romag means property aesthetics, building design and visual appearance need not be compromised by…
Flisom Receives Investment from Tata Group for Thin-film Solar Module Production Plant
Flisom, a Swiss company developing innovative technologies for manufacturing of flexible thin-film CIGS solar modules (copper-indium-gallium-(di)selenide), has received an additional investment of CHF 10 million…
Thin-film PV Provides Greater than 16 Percent Cell Efficiency
MiaSolé has made available its second-generation FLEX Series Modules. The CIGS-based flexible thin-film PV modules provide greater than 16 percent cell efficiency for many types…
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…