Articles Tagged with ''solar panels''

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

March 27, 2025

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.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Mindset

Metal Roofing’s Popularity Continues to Grow as Demand Surges for Resiliency, Longevity

Art Aisner

October 14, 2024

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The momentum behind metal roofing continues to impact roofing contractors beyond traditional areas of demand.

APsystems is now on CertainTeed’s approved vendor list (solar panels being installed – pictured).

Solar News

APsystems Joins CertainTeed’s Solar Panel Warranty Approved Vendor List

APsystems Microinverters Now Covered Under CertainTeed’s 25-year Solstice Panel Gold Warranty

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 1, 2024

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APsystems, a solar microinverter technology company, is now included in the CertainTeed Solstice Panel warranty-approved vendor list, enabling accredited contractors to offer a 25-year warranty covering parts and labor for the entire solar roofing system.

Distributor Profile

Bringing Solar into the Light: ABC Supply’s Rob Smith

Smith brings knowledge and first-hand experience about roofing and solar to contractors seeking to enter either market

Chris Gray

June 12, 2024

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The future of roofing and solar is intertwined. ABC Supply's Co. Inc.’s Rob Smith is here to help contractors succeed in this exciting new market.

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Articles Tagged with ''solar panels''

VIDEO: Surging Rains Destroy Solar Structure at Mall

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

Los techos metálicos: ahora la opción principal en techos comerciales

New Report Shows Rooftop Solar More Efficient and Affordable

Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Metal Mindset

APsystems Joins CertainTeed’s Solar Panel Warranty Approved Vendor List

Bringing Solar into the Light: ABC Supply’s Rob Smith

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