Solar Glass for PV EPC Projects: Design, Yield and ROI

I. Introduction A rooftop solar array adds power generation to a building. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) go further: they replace part of the roof, façade, glazing, or shading system while generating electricity. That difference changes the project brief. For an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, solar glass is not just another module to connect. It […]

Solar Roof Tiles: A Growth Playbook for Contractors

Photo: Helena Wright, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY 2.0. Quick answer: Solar roof tiles are roofing units with solar cells built in. They keep water out like normal tiles and they make electricity. For a roofing contractor, EPC, or distributor, they turn a roof replacement into a larger energy contract with longer service revenue. […]