Solar Roof Systems

Photovoltaic Roof Systems

The most renewable resource on the earth is the Sun. Man has been harnessing the power of the Sun for thousands of years to provide a more pleasant living environment. In the last 30 years, significant technological breakthroughs have been made to harness this power even greater.

Solar cells have now become very common place on calculators, construction signs, and yes, even roofs. Solar roofing first came into vogue during the oil crisis of the 1970's. However, as oil prices began to recede so did the focus on solar roofing. Fast forward thirty years and a great deal has changed. Oil prices and supply are once again newsworthy topics; there are energy shortages in many parts of North America; and the solar industry has refined their process to produce more energy at lower costs.

Photovoltaic is a unique technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity. These modular, silent, free from fuel, non-polluting, and easy to maintain systems, significantly reduce the stress that natural energy resources put on the global environment.

One of the most underutilized spaces on most commercial buildings is the roof. Garland offers high performance roofing solutions integrated with solar electric panels that are engineered to perform in all climates. Solar roof systems offer building owners the ability to significantly reduce or eliminate monthly electric bill.  

Why is a 100+ year old roof manufacturing company interested in solar technology? Because it is the right thing to do and our customers are looking to us for these solutions.  In response to this customer demand, in 2007 Garland Industries created a new subsidiary company – Garland Energy Systems, Inc.  To find out more about renewable energy, go to www.garlandenergy.com.






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Solar Roof Systems
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*ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. government. The ENERGY STAR Program represents a voluntary partnership between businesses and organizations and the federal government to promote energy efficiency and environmental activities.