Timberline Solar: these innovative solar panels also act as a roof

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During the last CES in Las Vegas, many innovations were presented. This innovation fair is the largest in the world, and often an opportunity to discover the objects of tomorrow. In terms of photovoltaics, an American company, GAF Energy, caused a sensation. A specialist in roofing and waterproofing in North America, it presented the TIMBERLINE SOLAR. This innovation will now offer a sleek solar option that will integrate with the roof. GAF Energy is one of the companies of Standard Industry, an American company specializing in building materials. Presentation.

What is Timberland Solar?

At CES in Las Vegas, GAF Energy announced Solar Timberline as the only roofing system that integrates solar technology directly into the manufacturing process. The new system features the first solar shingle that nails. A world first and a device that will soon be assembled in San Jose (California). According to the designers, Timberland Solar is an original product, which has never been seen before. The creators ensure its reliability, durability, ease of installation, and also insist on the fact that it is an aesthetic concept. It's a change from conventional solar panels, which, while efficient, aren't really pretty to look at.

What is Timberline Solar made of?

Unlike a conventional roof which consists of tiles, the Timberline Solar system consists of water-repellent shingles. They are strong and can withstand winds of 200 km/h according to the designers. The cladding is integrated directly into the roof and thus avoids the drilling necessary for the installation of conventional panels. In the United States, several million roofs are installed each year, and a quarter of them come from GAF. What makes this company one of the leaders of the introduction of the solar on the roofs of the private individuals, like companies.

Solar roofs, future stars of the planet!

By providing a “general public” solar product integrated directly into roofs, GAF believes that this system could change the market. Today, installing solar panels on an existing roof is quite expensive, and distorts the original roof. Tomorrow, as soon as the roof is built, the Timberline Solar solar system will be integrated into it. With the key, the production of clean energy that will have no additional cost for the owners, or at least which will be integrated into the sale price of the house.GAF Energy aims to transform the industry solar and apparently, entrepreneurs are giving themselves the means to do so.

A few accolades for GAF Energy…

Since last September, GAF Energy has obtained UL7103 certification, which gives it the authorization to install its system on private roofs. Timberline Solar is therefore now a fully-fledged solar-powered roofing product. At CES 2022, the system received the highest award: the Best Innovation award in the Smart Cities category. It was also a winner in the Smart Home category. An innovation for everyone that could actually be a game-changer for individuals. But also for the planet...