Westinghouse Solar Releases New System for Flat Roofs

Westinghouse Solar Inc., a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, has released a new lightweight, non-penetrating flat-roof solar power system designed for commercial rooftop projects.

Westinghouse Solar says it has combined its new 235 W solar panel with a new lightweight, aluminum and stainless steel flat-roof mounting system. The system is non-penetrating, thereby reducing the possibility of roof leaks and preserving roof warranties. The system also has been aerodynamically designed with extensive wind tunnel testing to resist high winds, thereby minimizing the ballast weight necessary for the system, the company adds.

The total system weight is 2.7 lbs. per square foot, making the product suitable for virtually all commercial rooftops, according to the company.

The product is available for order in the U.S. immediately, with availability in Europe and Asia during the third quarter.

SOURCE: Westinghouse Solar

Westinghouse Solar Introduces Large Format Monocrystalline Solar Module

Westinghouse Solar Inc., a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, has released its second-generation AC solar panel (monocrystalline), which is scheduled to become available in the second quarter of this year.

Westinghouse Solar's new AC panel, designed for residential installations, is larger than its previous version, at 235 W. Like previous models, it integrates racking, wiring and grounding components directly into the solar panel, the company notes.

SOURCE: Westinghouse Solar

Westinghouse Solar secures patent for integrated solar panels

Westinghouse Solar, a manufacturer and distributor of solar power systems, has been granted another patent for its solar panel technology by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

The new patent provides additional protection for the Westinghouse Solar panel's design, and expands the company's intellectual property portfolio in the solar panel mounting area.

An important feature of this latest patent include side electrical connections that eliminate the need to wire solar panels manually.

The company's original patent covering a solar module with integrated racking, wiring and grounding was filed in 2004 and granted in 2008.

In addition to patents already granted, the company has more than 25 patents in various stages of evaluation at the USPTO and foreign patent offices.

Source:  Energy Business Review

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