U.S. Metals is certified to laminate Uni-Solar thin-film (Uni-Solar PVL Series) directly onto U.S. Metals’ standing seam metal roofing panels. The photovoltaic is laminated directly onto the standing seam metal panel between the panel seams. This eliminates the “billboard” appearance of glass photovoltaic systems. Amongst the most impressive attributes of the PVL Series is its size, 0.1” thick, it is flexible, so it can be curved, and it is more resistant to hail and other projectiles than glass PV panels. Because it is laminated directly to the roofing system it is the only truly roofing integrated solar energy solution.

Power ratings of the photovoltaic laminates range from 64W to 136W. The PVL Series is shadow and heat resistant resulting in reliable power output year-round. U.S. Metals works directly with Uni-Solar engineers to ensure your system is designed for optimal performance.

Useful resources:
    • PV Watts Calculator: http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/codes_algs/PVWATTS/
    • Solar rebate information: http://www.dsireusa.org/
    • Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards Program:
      http://www.xcelenergy.com/XLWEB/CDA/0,3080,1-1-2_41004_
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    • Uni-Solar: http://www.uni-solar.com/
    • Uni-Solar PVL information: http://www.uni-solar.com/interior.asp?id=102
    • D.C. Power-Systems: http://www.dcpower-systems.com/