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Solar Special Section

New Report Shows Rooftop Solar More Efficient and Affordable

Solar panels are becoming more efficient, meaning the potential for roofing contractors to be successful solar installers is rising

Chris Gray

November 4, 2024

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

Coatings Section

Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

Transforming Thermal Efficiency with Cool Roof Coating at a Fortune 500 Big Box Store

Carrie Horazeck

September 2, 2024

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How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.

UgoWork, a Quebec, Canada tech company, raised $51 million in financing.

Offering Efficiency

Canadian Energy Co. Raises $51 Million in Series C Finance Round

Quebec-based UgoWork targets energy storage for material handling equipment

Bryan Gottlieb

August 13, 2024

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UgoWork, a Quebec-based energy storage provider for material handling, secured $51 million in Series C funding.

NanoTech’s Next Generation Cool Roof Coating (product pictured).

New Product News

NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

Product touts redefining energy efficiency in roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 21, 2024

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NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.

Solar Roofing

Tesla Closes 2023 with Lowest Solar Deployment Since 2020

Though solar deployment dropped, energy storage is soaring for the automaker and energy company

Chris Gray

February 16, 2024

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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 Roofing

Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings

Chris Gray

November 20, 2023

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

Help your solar customers protect their investments from storm damage

Solar Special Section

How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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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.

Sustainability in Roofing

2023 Solar Roofing Special Section

Chris Gray

November 16, 2023

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Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Solar Special Section is your resource for learning about the state of the solar roofing industry, upcoming trends, products, and more.

Roofing Products

Barricade Building Products Unveils ThermoPro Rigid Insulation System

System actively addresses moisture management concerns while ensuring energy efficiency

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 31, 2023

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ThermoPro Rigid Insulation System is now available in two variations: the metallic reflective facer and the poly facer with a clear facer on the back to help increase environmental sustainability.

Solar Roofing

SOAR Energy Launches AI-Powered SolarScan Assessment Tool

Homeowners and solar contractors can assess estimated savings and measure power usage with new digital tool

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2023

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SolarScan offers a new way to calculate decision-making factors by simply entering in a home address and generating a report looking at how energy efficient a home is, including how much sunlight a home’s roof receives annually.