Jeff Spies

Overview of the new UL 1703 fire classification for roof mounted PV systems

Jeff Spies, Senior Director of Policy of Quick Mount PV and Mark C. Gies, Vice President, Reliability and Compliance with PanelClaw discuss the new UL 1703 fire classification testing and listing with Frank Andorka

Roofing contractors have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on the rapidly growing rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system installation business. Although the massive growth of PV system installations is by itself a compelling reason to consider expanding into the market, it is important to note solar systems have a 30-year productive life but a majority of them have been installed on roofs with only five to 15 years of remaining life. This is an opportunity for PV-knowledgeable roofing… Show more

Roofing contractors have a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on the rapidly growing rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system installation business. Although the massive growth of PV system installations is by itself a compelling reason to consider expanding into the market, it is important to note solar systems have a 30-year productive life but a majority of them have been installed on roofs with only five to 15 years of remaining life. This is an opportunity for PV-knowledgeable roofing professionals to perform removal and reinstallation services for solar arrays along with necessary roof system replacement or repairs. Show less

Installing PV arrays on tile roofs is more time consuming, complicated and expensive than installing on asphalt shingle roofs. Yet, despite the added difficulty, tile-roof solar installations are growing dramatically in active solar markets like those of Hawaii, California and Arizona. High utility rates, robust incentive programs, a plentiful solar resource and rapidly dropping module prices have helped make solar on tile roofs a reality. Aiding this growing market, new PV array mounting… Show more

Installing PV arrays on tile roofs is more time consuming, complicated and expensive than installing on asphalt shingle roofs. Yet, despite the added difficulty, tile-roof solar installations are growing dramatically in active solar markets like those of Hawaii, California and Arizona. High utility rates, robust incentive programs, a plentiful solar resource and rapidly dropping module prices have helped make solar on tile roofs a reality. Aiding this growing market, new PV array mounting systems for tile roofs and improved techniques are making installation faster, easier, more reliable and less expensive. Show less