Dow Solar Earns Multiple Safety and Performance Certifications for Its Award-Winning POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles
October 17 2011 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that DOW
POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles have received seven certifications for
product performance and safety including three Underwriters
Laboratories safety certifications for the solar module, fire, and
uplift resistance; building code certification from the
International Code Council Evaluation Service; International
Electrotechnical Commission performance certification; California
Energy Commission List of Eligible Equipment certification; and
performance certification of ASTM wind uplift resistance.
“These certifications confirm the significant advantage and
peace of mind our product offers to homeowners,” said Jane
Palmieri, Dow Solar Vice President. “The POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles
are another example of a safe and reliable building solution
available today by Dow.”
Underwriters Laboratories
Certifications
To achieve numerous Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
certifications, Dow Solar and UL worked cooperatively to identify
and perform a series of tests to assess the safety of the
POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles against building code standards,
including wind and fire resistance, and electrical code
requirements, such as proper wiring and photovoltaic (PV)
connections. DOW’S POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle passed numerous UL
certifications including: the UL 1703 Third Edition which tests for
the National Electrical Code and Model Building Codes; the UL 790
Eighth Edition which tests for fire resistance performance; and the
UL 1897 Fifth Edition certification which tests for wind uplift of
roofing systems. Additionally, all the necessary CEC and IEC
testing was completed at UL’s San Jose PV Lab in California.
UL is a global independent safety science company offering
expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety,
Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification
Services.
“We’re constantly improving our rigorous standards to ensure
that UL certified products are safe and reliable,” said Jeff Smidt,
Vice President and General Manager for UL’s Global Energy Business.
“Working with Dow on a truly game-changing product that functions
as both a roofing and photovoltaic shingle required a unique set of
testing disciplines to ensure compliance as both. The collaboration
between Dow and UL to define the testing protocols, and ultimately
certify the POWERHOUSE™ as a safe, dual functioning roofing
solution is a model for our industry."
International Code Council Evaluation
Service Certification
The POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle has obtained the International
Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) certification thereby
complying with the International Building and International
Residential Codes. The ICC-ES certification requires the fire
classification, wind resistance and weather resistance
certifications.
ICC-ES is a nonprofit, limited liability company that does
technical evaluations of building products, components, methods,
and materials.
International Electrotechnical
Commission Certification
The POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles also passed the IEC 61646 Second
Edition standard requirements for the design of solar modules in
open-air climates. The certification confirms the shingles’ ability
to withstand prolonged exposure to various climates.
The IEC is the world’s leading organization that prepares and
publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic
and related technologies.
California Energy Commission
Certification
The CEC also certified the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles to be
in compliance with the Guidelines for “California’s Solar Electric
Incentives Program.” The DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles are listed
as eligible per the California Energy Commission's Senate Bill 1
(SB1) Guidelines.
The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy
policy and planning agency.
ASTM Wind Resistance
Certification
The DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles also passed ASTM
International’s D3161-09 standard which tests for wind resistance
of asphalt shingles. The POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles passed the
standards set for 110 mph winds.
ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for
Testing and Materials, is a globally recognized leader in the
development and delivery of international voluntary consensus
standards.
DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar
Shingles
Made in the USA, the POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle is a
revolutionary new roofing solution that combines the performance
and protection of a conventional asphalt roof with an integrated
photovoltaic (PV) system that powers the home and saves the
homeowner money. It is designed to install, look and function in a
way that has never been done before. Behind a strong brand
reputation and warranty, Dow is transforming the residential market
by making a solar installation as easy as installing an asphalt
rooftop – all while maintaining the home’s attractiveness.
Just last week, Dow announced that the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar
Shingle will now be available to homeowners in Colorado.
Visit www.DowSolar.com for more information about the DOW
POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle.
About DOW POWERHOUSE™
The POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle, named one of the "50 Best
Inventions of 2009" by TIME magazine, provides an unprecedented
integrated roof appearance and simplified installation. It combines
a roofing shingle with a solar cell, enabling the DOW POWERHOUSE™
Solar Shingle to be installed by a roofer along with standard
asphalt roofing materials. This makes the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar
Shingle an easy choice for homeowners looking for a residential
solar solution that is easy to install and aesthetically pleasing.
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products from Dow Solar are
evidence that Dow is focused on developing energy alternatives and
expanding Dow's commitment to use chemistry to solve the world's
energy challenges. More information about Dow Solar can be found at
www.dowsolar.com. Homeowners and building professionals can also
follow Dow Solar on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DowSolar) and
Twitter (@DowSolar).
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology
with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential
to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation
with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the
world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water,
renewable energy generation and conservation and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading
portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences
and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based
products and solutions to customers in approximately
160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics,
water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual
sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately
50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000
products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries
across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow
Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise
expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at
www.dow.com.
Dow (NYSE:DOW)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2024 to May 2024
Dow (NYSE:DOW)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2023 to May 2024