GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America announced the launch of its Timberline Solar roof for sale in Minnesota. 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…
Contractors seeking to further their skills in roofing systems, solar and beyond can access an upgraded version of Owens Corning’s learning management system, Owens Corning University. With the goal of education and inclusion in mind, OCU 2.0 is offering materials in Spanish. By working with Latino Claims Academy, live training is available for Latino and…
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cut across southern and eastern portions of North America. It’ll be an awesome event to witness, but roofing crews must do so safely while on the job to avoid severe eye damage. The event is the result of the moon passing between Earth and the sun, thereby…
The InSpire HP solar air heating metal wall panel from ATAS International was recognized by Building Design + Construction as one of 75 top building products for 2023. A jury of practicing professionals and the BD+C editorial team reviewed and scored the submissions, based on the following factors: Overall potential benefit to project teams (e.g.,…
To properly generate enough solar power, the Honolulu Program of Waste Energy Recovery (H-POWER) in Kapolei, West Oahu turned to solutions offered by S-5! to install one of the largest rooftop solar projects in Hawaii. The Project H-POWER generates up to 90 megawatts of energy for Hawaiian Electric Company — enough to meet nearly 8% of Oahu’s energy needs.…
Solar power is continuing to grow in popularity thanks to a combination of rising energy costs, new incentives, and an increased desire to generate energy from renewable sources. This surge in solar is ripe for opportunity – if roofing contractors are properly prepared. In RC’s 2023 State of the Industry report, 56% of residential contractors expect…
Solar Atmospheres of California (SCA) needs plenty of power for its vacuum thermal processing services, including running one of the largest commercial vacuum furnaces. With help from S-5! products, SunGreen Systems Inc. helped create the largest commercial solar and energy storage system in California. The Project SCA provides state-of-the-art vacuum thermal processing services. In response…
The City of Austin, Texas, has reportedly agreed to share data with Google on the solar reflectivity of roofs across the city to understand better which areas of the community would benefit most from ‘cool roofs,’ a type of roofing that reduces heat in homes and neighborhoods. As first reported by NBC affiliate KXAN, Laura…
