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Johnson Controls Constructs PV Roofing Solutions
Milwaukee WI (SPX) Sep 18, 2008 Johnson Controls has announced it has a proprietary renewable energy solution that will be used on projects in Wisconsin, California and Washington. The building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing system will be installed by Solar Integrated Technologies. One of the three projects is the Johnson Controls global headquarters building in Glendale, Wisconsin. The Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic (BIPV) roofing project at this facility is expected to produce 116,000 kWh annually. This is enough energy to supply 140 average sized homes and eliminate the emissions from 300 cars over the lifetime of the system. The headquarters received the highest ranking from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The projects in each of the three states include a 20-year roof and photovoltaic warranty and are expected to be completed by the end of 2008. The Solar Integrated Technologies solar roofing system integrates a durable, low maintenance, waterproof membrane with lightweight, thin-film photovoltaic cells and provides 3 points toward the LEED Platinum Certified green building. The BIPV roofing system uses clean, renewable energy to generate electricity for buildings while helping lower overall energy costs and offsetting coal producing power. This usage underscores national trends identified by Johnson Controls earlier this year. According to The Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator, the company's annual survey of North American executives, 52 percent of respondents said environmental responsibility is an equal or greater motivator for investing in energy efficiency than cost reduction. Sixteen percent cited environmental responsibility as the stronger motivator, up from 13 percent in 2007. Thirty-six percent said they were equally motivated by environmental responsibility and cost savings. "Johnson Controls is known for helping customers develop smart, sustainable environments. This offering is a part of our ongoing strategy to deepen and broaden the company's leadership in renewable energy solutions," said Don Albinger, Vice President of Renewable Solutions at Johnson Controls. "From school districts to municipalities to corporations, renewable energy is relevant to all industries." Johnson Controls helps organizations reach sustainability goals by incorporating renewable technologies with innovative energy efficiency strategies to provide long-term, sustainable solutions. About Johnson Controls: Related Links Johnson Controls Solar Integrated All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
Suniva Produces Super Efficient Screen Printed Solar Cells
Atlanta GA (SPX) Sep 17, 2008Suniva has announced that its R and D team has developed several silicon solar cells in its lab with over 20% conversion efficiencies using a patented combination of simple cell designs and screen printing technologies. |
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