SRS Energy Installs Sole Power Tile(TM) System on Residence in California's Coachella...
SRS Energy Installs Sole Power Tile(TM) System on Residence in California's
Coachella Valley
- Riverside County Home One of First Residential Installations of New Solar
Roof Tile -
PHILADELPHIA, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SRS Energy, a leading developer of
sustainable solar roofing products, has completed one of the first residential
installations of the Sole Power Tile(TM) system at a residence in Bermuda
Dunes, CA. The Sole Power Tile(TM) is the first building-integrated
photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing product designed for curved roofing systems.
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"This installation illustrates how homeowners can go green and make smart,
sustainable choices without compromising curb appeal," said Marty Low, CEO of
SRS Energy. "The revolutionary design of the Sole Power Tile system will
enable this home to generate clean solar energy for decades to come."
The Sole Power Tile system seamlessly blends with several styles of US Tile's
clay tiles, providing energy and preserving the home's roofline, unlike
unsightly roof-mounted solar panels. The combination of clay and solar tiles
delivers the Spanish-style aesthetics of traditional curved clay tile roofs
commonly found in the Pacific West and Southwest.
The Sole Power Tile system employs cutting-edge thin film solar technology,
valued for its ability to convert a greater range of light - including the
light at dawn and dusk - into solar energy when compared to other solar
technologies. The curved design of the tile allows for greater air
circulation under and around the tiles, helping to prevent degradation in
performance caused by the region's desert heat.
SRS Energy installed approximately 300 square feet of Sole Power Tile on the
residence's roof. The tiles are expected to generate approximately 2,400
kilowatt hours of electricity per year. The Bermuda Dunes home is one of
several demonstration installations SRS Energy and US Tile are undertaking
this summer to support the product's launch. The homeowners will be able to
install a larger solar upgrade beginning this fall when commercial shipments
commence.
The Sole Power Tile system was installed in three hours by Roof Tile
Specialty, a Sole-Certified US Tile contractor based in the Palm Springs area.
Sunshine Solar Energy of Costa Mesa, CEC-approved solar contractors,
installed the system's off-roof components to the utility grid.
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 spring of 2010. The Sole Power Tile is backed by a full product warranty
that ensures reliability for both design professionals, contractors and their
clients. For more information, visit www.srsenergy.com.
About SRS Energy
SRS Energy develops and manufactures premium solar roofing tiles designed to
integrate with traditional roofing products. Through partnerships with roofing
manufacturers, SRS Energy enables seamless solar upgrades that maintain the
aesthetics, integrity and simplicity of conventional roofing purchases while
delivering sustainable energy savings. SRS Energy is headquartered in
Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.srsenergy.com
Contact: Heather Pharo
412-642-7700
heather.pharo@elias-savion.com
SOURCE SRS Energy
Heather Pharo, +1-412-642-7700, heather.pharo@elias-savion.com
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