In September, GAF Energy announced the completion of the build out of its facility in San Jose, California where the company will be developing and manufacturing its new solar roof. One of Sandia’s missions is to drive technical innovation in the solar sector as part of a broader DOE effort to lower the cost, increase the efficiency, and further the deployment of solar technologies. The partnership between GAF Energy and Sandia is an exemplar of public-private collaboration driving U.S. innovation in clean energy.

“Getting solar roofs right includes the rigorous assessment of experimental systems installed in multiple climates, which includes measuring their energy output and establishing their reliability over time,” says Laurie Burnham, Sandia’s lead for the GAF Energy project. “Sandia is interested in the potential for building-integrated solar technologies, with their aesthetic and functional advantages, to accelerate the deployment of solar across the U.S.”

A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy empowers roofing contractors across the U.S. with a comprehensive and economical approach to solar installations. Designed to provide a durable, easy-to-install, and attractive alternative to typical rack-mounted solar panels — which are typically drilled through the roof’s shingles — GAF Energy’s solar roof products integrate directly with the roofing system and are part of the primary water-shedding layer.

Roofing contractors interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at gaf.energy/roofers.