Sep 29 2009
-SRS Energy, US Tile to Exhibit Solar-Powered Roofing Tile at Premier Industry Conference
SRS Energy, a leading developer of integrated solar roofing products, will exhibit the Sole Power Tile(TM), the first building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing product designed for curved roofing systems, at West Coast Green, the largest conference on green innovation for the built environment. The conference takes place October 1 through October 3, 2009 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. SRS Energy will exhibit Sole Power Tile(TM) in partnership with US Tile, the largest manufacturer of clay tile in North America.
"At SRS Energy, we enable architects and homeowners to make sustainable choices without compromising functionality or curb appeal. The Sole Power Tile(TM) system is the first product to integrate with the barrel-style roof line of the Southwest and Sunbelt regions where solar has really taken hold, and we're very proud of it," said Marty Low, CEO of SRS Energy. "We're excited to exhibit at West Coast Green and be among other industry leaders who share similar goals and a forward-thinking vision for the green building and construction community."
SRS Energy's Sole Power Tile(TM) system blends seamlessly with several styles of US Tile's clay tiles, providing energy without unsightly solar panels, and preserving design flexibility.
The partnership between US Tile and SRS Energy makes going solar easy by integrating the BIPV system into a standard new or re-roof purchase. A select group of Sole Certified Contractors can assist homeowners with a recommendation for an optimal "solar upgrade" on their home. Specification support for architects is available at SRS Energy and US Tile.
The product employs cutting-edge thin film solar technology, valued for its ability to convert a greater spectrum of light into electricity, as well as its relative insensitivity to heat when compared to other solar technologies. In addition, as a complete roofing system, the barrel tile profile allows for airflow beneath the tiles, reducing the overall cooling needs of the home. SRS Energy and US Tile are currently launching the Sole Power Tile system in select West Coast markets and will begin a nationwide rollout of the product in 2010.
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