Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase and installation by local roofers. 

New efficiencies and less space taken on rooftops mean roofing contractors looking to sell solar may see more success in the years ahead.

German manufacturer K2 unveiled its new GreenRoof Vento mounting system for green rooftops at Intersolar Europe 2023.

F-Wave's REVIA Hybrid Solar Roof Tiles are easy to install, eliminating the need for specialized labor and tools, and capture both photovoltaic and thermal energy.

DCE Solar's Eco-Top Rooftop Mounting Structure now complies with UL 3741, ensuring proper photovoltaic hazard controls, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency and safety in solar installations.

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.

Tesla's solar products experienced additional declines in Q3 2023, though its energy storage is once again booming, according to the company's latest earnings report.

The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.

Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.

Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.

The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.

Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast. 

A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.

Tesla's solar deployment continued to drop in the final quarter of 2023, though its energy storage saw massive increases compared to last year.

Solar Power Systems, an independent research firm, released a list of the top solar companies in Calif., Ariz., and Nev. to provide consumers and vendors with unbiased research.

SnapNrack and CertainTeed join forces to offer seamless warranties for solar installations on residential roofs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners and installers.

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.

Tesla boasted record highs for its energy storage in Q1 2024 but remained fairly silent about its solar business.

Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy's new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.

The rooftop solar system for the North Dade Regional Library in Miami Gardens is expected to offset the building’s energy usage by 85%, enough to power 98 homes.

Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  

Current and future students received their scholarships from the Davis Memorial Foundation during the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. 

Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

In our November 2024 Product Focus, discover coatings products available from the biggest brands in roofing to help diversify your services.

Check out five things driving the solar roofing marketplace in the U.S. as Q4 2024 gets underway.

S-5! and National Women in Roofing have collaborated to launch a scholarship program supporting women pursuing careers in the skilled trades by offering financial aid, mentorship, and educational resources.

Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.

Attendees will hear first-hand from the legal, consulting, manufacturer, and commercial contractor points of view on how they’re finding pathways to success.

Speech technologies have typically had a hard time understanding jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms, but Israeli startup aiOla is changing all that.

Open Dental has integrated Bola's AI voice solution into its practice management solution.

El campeón inglés cae contra el Brighton y pierde su cuarto partido consecutivo. Es la primera vez que le sucede al catalán en su carrera como entrenador Leer

La víctima conoció al supuesto agresor dentro de la discoteca y éste la condujo a pie hasta un lugar oscuro y la violó Leer

La mujer, que ha pasado de denunciarte a acusada, se enfrenta a dos años de cárcel por simulación de delito Leer

El multimillonario ha afirmado que este vehículo revolucionará el transporte de personas porque su coste por kilómetro será 20 centavos, una quinta parte del de un autobús público Leer

Solo con motor de gasolina de 145 CV, la versión 4x4 es la más recomendable por solvencia y precio (37.900 euros). En 2025, llegará un PHEV con 90 kms de autonomía eléctrica. Leer

La llegada del mal tiempo hace más complicado viajar en los próximos meses. En la DANA de esta semana en Valencia, ha habido decenas de fallecidos cuando intentaban salvar sus coches de una inundación de la que nunca fueron conscientes. Leer

Decidieron recorrer los 50 kms que separan Zhengzhou y Kaifeng y su aventura se convirtió en un reto viral que ha creado no pocos problemas de tráfico. Leer

Random House Mondadori, Planeta y Santillana lanzarán en breve una plataforma de distribución de libros electrónicos en castellano.  La actual Ley de Propiedad Intelectual ha quedado obsoleta en lo que se refiere al contrato de edición de obras literarias.

El ginecólogo alega que la mujer presentaba lesiones en su cara, cuello y cuerpo y múltiples hematomas Leer

Manchester City, Real Madrid, PSG y Bayern tropiezan con un formato en el que sorprenden Brest, Sporting de Portugal y Mónaco. Leer

El consejero Antonio Sanz da las gracias a los ayuntamientos y a la Administración central por trabajar con "coordinación y lealtad" para resolver la emergencia Leer

Los detenidos son dos marroquíes que acompañaban a Karim El Baqqali, el piloto de la narcolancha que ya fue arrestado el 19 de septiembre Leer