Tag: bipv
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The role of glass – solar glass – in meeting global climate goals
This was submitted by Mikhail Vasiliev, lead scientist at ClearVue Technologies, a smart-building global materials company, headquartered in Perth, Australia. As the world’s climate crisis endures across continents, there is an emerging technology now in production that promises to make a significant impact in reducing carbon emissions that is as ingenious as it is simple:……
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GAF recalls Timberline solar shingles due to fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Division posted notice of a recall involving TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles from the Timberline residential solar product line, manufactured by GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, Calif. The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. The recall affects about 2,100 units….…
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Biden Administration commits $45M to fund dual-use solar technology
As part the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $45 million in funding, including $18 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to support pilot manufacturing of solar components. Specifically, it will support the development of new U.S.-made dual-use solar technologies such as agrivoltaics, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), floating solar……
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CertainTeed debuts new Solstice solar shingle, all-black panel
Sustainable building materials supplier CertainTeed launched the next generation of its solar panel and building-integrated PV (BIPV) products at the International Roofing Expo this week. CertainTeed, like GAF Energy, is trying to develop products from a roofer’s perspective that also deliver the aesthetics that homeowners require. “CertainTeed has supported generations of builders, roofers and contractors……
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LA County approves GAF nailable solar shingle for installation
GAF Energy‘s Timberline Solar, the world’s first nailable solar shingle, has been approved for installation in Los Angeles County after a multi-month review and evaluation by the Research Section of the Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division. The review confirmed that Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the County’s 2023 Codes for Electrical, Residential,……