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Beauflor USA Powers Metro Atlanta's Largest Solar System

Using half the panels of the previous record-holder, the system generates even more power through advanced solar technology.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 21, 2025

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Beauflor's record-breaking 1,040 kW rooftop solar system in Cartersville, Ga., uses half the panels of the previous record-holder while generating more clean energy.

FM Global's testing standards improve insurability of solar-equipped roofs in storm-prone states like Florida.

Solar Insurance Markets

FM Global Begins Offering Solar Panel Certification for Hail, Fire Resistance

In Florida, known for carriers fleeing and denying coverage, the mutual insurer fills a gap

Bryan Gottlieb

May 28, 2025

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As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

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Manufacturer News

All Weather Insulated Panels Launches Pw-R Series for Solar Applications

Partnership combines a solar solution with AWIP roof systems

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 24, 2025

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Touted as a field-installed solar PV solution, the rooftop assembly is designed to deliver optimal efficiency and work seamlessly with AWIP’s metal roof systems.

Heavy rains on Tuesday caused part of a shopping mall’s parking structure, which supported solar cells, to collapse. Mall officials reported no injuries, but over 80 cars were damaged.

Safety News

VIDEO: Surging Rains Destroy Solar Structure at Mall

The accident in the Ghanaian capital of Accra damaged more than 80 cars

Bryan Gottlieb

March 27, 2025

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Heavy rains in Accra, the capital of Ghana, toppled a solar-bedecked carport at A & C Mall, damaging 80-plus vehicles; videos show winds tearing through the structure.

Study says worldwide solar can power 65% of global energy needs.

Sustainability News

Rooftop Solar Could Power the World — and Roofing Contractors Hold the Key

New study shows solar panels on roofs worldwide could eliminate the need for fossil fuels

Bryan Gottlieb

March 20, 2025

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A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.

Solar Panels at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Los techos metálicos: ahora la opción principal en techos comerciales

Rob Haddock

February 10, 2025

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En las últimas cuatro décadas, se han instalado anualmente más de 2 mil millones de pies cuadrados de techos metálicos en los Estados Unidos. Esa cifra sigue creciendo año tras año, siendo superada solo por los techos de tejas asfálticas.

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.

The new vertical solar array at the Vaisala Headquarters

Solar Special Section

Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights

Customer sought an aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and wind-resistant solution for vertically mounting its solar array

November 4, 2024

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A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions.

2024 Metal Special Section

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof formed with coil from McElroy Metal replaces concrete tile on a Texas treasure

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.