Posts Tagged ‘solar roof’


San Francisco company jazzes up solar power

August 11th, 2009 by chelsea

In San Francisco, they’re harnessing the sun’s energy with elegance, creating Mission-style clay roof tiles that convert sunlight into electricity.

Solé is the lightweight, recyclable tile developed by SRS energy that is revolutionizing the style of the green movement, according to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle. The tiles can last up to 20 years and are much more durable than similar tiles, withstanding high pressure and intense sunlight.

Michael McCaffrey, the company’s chief financial officer, said the tiles aren’t fragile like clay – people can walk all over them. Even more impressive is only 700 square-foot squares of tiles can provide up to 75 percent of a home’s energy needs, capturing solar power even on cloudy days.

Ready to ditch your energy bill in favor of a brighter lifestyle? Check out Solé’s stylish efficiency at: http://www.srsenergy.com/Home.aspx

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Portland schools capture solar power to stay lit

August 6th, 2009 by chelsea

Kids in Portland will soon have more than their brains to power through the school day – they’ll have solar roofs to keep the lights on and the wheels turning.

This month, nine Portland Public Schools will lay the foundation for a brighter future, installing thin sheets of solar film panels atop the schools, according to an article in the Oregonian. By September, the 175,000 square feet of solar panels will meet nearly 18 percent of the schools’ energy needs.

“We think it’s the right thing to do,” said Portland School Board member David Wynde. “Being sensitive to our carbon footprint is what we should do to protect the earth going forward. And the economics make sense.”

In Portland, lights on has never been so good for the environment.

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