posted by Wendy Stott
Published: April 22, 2011
Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:WESTD), a designer and manufacturer of solar power
systems, today announced the release of a new lightweight,
non-penetrating flat roof solar power system designed especially for
commercial rooftop projects.
Continuing on its path of innovation, Westinghouse Solar has combined
its new 235 watt high efficiency solar panel with a new lightweight,
aluminum and stainless steel flat roof mounting system with two very
important benefits to commercial building owners and installers. First,
the system is non-penetrating (no holes in the roof), thereby reducing
the possibility of roof leaks and preserving roof warranties. Second,
the system has been aerodynamically designed with extensive wind tunnel
testing to resist high winds, thereby minimizing the ballast weight
necessary for the system. This innovation delivers the industry's
lightest fully integrated rooftop system with a total weight of 2.7
pounds per square foot -- making the Westinghouse system suitable for
virtually all commercial rooftops.
Pre-engineered at a five-degree angle to maximize energy production,
the elegant design ships flat for cost-effective shipping and ease of
staging, and eliminates the need for panel-to-panel wiring and
grounding resulting in a low cost system that is much less expensive to
install than comparable systems.
"By integrating the racking, wiring and grounding into the panel
itself, the Westinghouse Solar commercial flat roof system is easier
and faster to install than other rooftop systems," said Barry Cinnamon,
CEO of Westinghouse Solar. "As the cost of solar panels continues to
decline, labor is becoming a larger component of the overall PV project
cost. Westinghouse Solar is driving down the capital expense associated
with commercial solar deployment by dramatically reducing rooftop
installation materials and labor costs."
The Westinghouse Solar Flat Roof Solar Power System is available for
order in the U.S. immediately, with availability in Europe and Asia
during the third quarter of 2011.
