CertainTeed Enters Emerging Market for Photovoltaic–Integrated Green Roofing Products with SRS Energy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – March 5, 2008, 1 p.m. Easter Time – CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of interior and exterior building products, announced today it has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with SRS Energy, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to advance the development of photovoltaic roofing products.
Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate on the development of a polymeric-based photovoltaic roof tile that generates energy without compromising the look of the home.
While most existing solar roofing systems rely on large and unattractive panels, this technology will seamlessly and inconspicuously embed solar technology into the roof tile.
“Energy efficiency is a key issue for homeowners, and our assessments show that people are especially interested in harnessing free energy using their roofs,” says John Donaldson, President of CertainTeed Roofing. “They have not, however, been quick to adopt photovoltaic roofs because of the cumbersome look of today’s solar panels. With integrated photovoltaic tiles, homeowners will soon have the option of installing an aesthetically appealing roof that solves this problem. It’s a terrific breakthrough for our industry.”
CertainTeed brings to the partnership a longstanding reputation for the development and marketing of innovative roofing products, while SRS Energy brings cutting-edge knowledge and expertise of photovoltaic science.
“Never before has a leading roofing manufacturer partnered with a photovoltaic technology expert to bring photovoltaic roofing to a broad audience,” says Marty Low, Chief Executive Officer of SRS Energy.
“We are thrilled to be on the leading edge of developing attractive roofing products that help save homeowners money and reduce energy consumption,” continues Donaldson. “This partnership will revolutionize the way homeowners look at roofing—from being simply a form of shelter, to being an environmentally-friendly resource that powers a home.”
Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate on the development of a polymeric-based photovoltaic roof tile that generates energy without compromising the look of the home.
While most existing solar roofing systems rely on large and unattractive panels, this technology will seamlessly and inconspicuously embed solar technology into the roof tile.
“Energy efficiency is a key issue for homeowners, and our assessments show that people are especially interested in harnessing free energy using their roofs,” says John Donaldson, President of CertainTeed Roofing. “They have not, however, been quick to adopt photovoltaic roofs because of the cumbersome look of today’s solar panels. With integrated photovoltaic tiles, homeowners will soon have the option of installing an aesthetically appealing roof that solves this problem. It’s a terrific breakthrough for our industry.”
CertainTeed brings to the partnership a longstanding reputation for the development and marketing of innovative roofing products, while SRS Energy brings cutting-edge knowledge and expertise of photovoltaic science.
“Never before has a leading roofing manufacturer partnered with a photovoltaic technology expert to bring photovoltaic roofing to a broad audience,” says Marty Low, Chief Executive Officer of SRS Energy.
“We are thrilled to be on the leading edge of developing attractive roofing products that help save homeowners money and reduce energy consumption,” continues Donaldson. “This partnership will revolutionize the way homeowners look at roofing—from being simply a form of shelter, to being an environmentally-friendly resource that powers a home.”
About SRS Energy
SRS Energy is revolutionizing solar energy and residential roofing with its innovative, patented photovoltaic roofing package that looks, lasts, installs and costs like a typical premium roof while generating energy from the sun. Unlike existing products that rely on large and unattractive panels, SRS has created a solar roofing “tile” that removes aesthetic and practical barriers to widespread adoption of residential solar roof installations. Additional information about SRS Energy is available at http://www.srsenergy.com/.
About CertainTeed
Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, walls, ceilings and access covers.
Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 7,000 employees and more than 70 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2007 the group had consolidated sales of more than $3 billion. http://www2.blogger.com/www.certainteed.com.
For more information, contact:
Jim DeLorenzo, SRS Energy
Phone: 215-564-1122
E-mail: jim@jhdenterprises.com
http://www.srsenergy.com
Mike Loughery, CertainTeed
Phone: 610-341-7328
Mike.b.loughery@saint-gobain.comhttp://www.certaineed.com/pressroom