Solar Shingle Protects and Powers the Home

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Midland, MI - January 19, 2010

Solar energy takes a major step toward mainstream adoption with a breakthrough from Dow Solar Solutions on display at the International Builder's Show January 19 – 22 in Las Vegas.
Expected to be widely available in 2011, the DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle  installs and performs like a standard asphalt shingle while harnessing the power of the sun to offset a portion of a home's energy usage. It was named one of the "50 Best Inventions of 2009" by Time magazine.
"This is one-of-a-kind technology that helps remove the obstacles to widespread adoption of solar roofing," says Jane Palmieri, managing director, Dow Solar Solutions. The system intentionally mimics asphalt shingles in appearance, form and function, making it compatible with the vast majority of new and existing residential rooftops.
 "The DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Single can be handled and nailed just like asphalt shingles. There's no on-roof wiring, minimal through-roof penetrations and no need for an electrician to be present during the installation of the DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle. A qualified builder or roofing contractor can do the install, and the electrical connections can be made later." To read more, click here.