Having seen all the mission-style roofs around the country, especially in California and Florida, we keep coming back to the Solé Power Tile as a great residential solar roofing solution. We’ve posted about this product before, but armed with some new photos, we thought we’d take another quick look at this innovative green building product born of the partnership of US Tile and SRS Energy.
Solé Power Tiles are designed to seamlessly integrate with US Tile’s Mission profile tiles and install like a standard piece of tile with no penetrations into the tile. The resulting installation is the first in which solar components aren’t obtrusively visible.
These photovoltaic solar tiles are the first flexible solar electric tech to be combined with a premium roofing product. It is no longer necessary to make aesthetic compromises for sustainable choices. Installation and integration of the solar tiles into an existing Mission tile roof is a relatively simple process. The Solé system seamlessly installs with US Tile’s authentic clay tiles, maintaining the integrity of the roofscape without the penetrations and mounting equipment required with conventional solar panels. The tiles are lightweight and glass-free and require expensive mounting equipment.
US Tile operates a zero waste manufacturing facility and their roofing products can all be reused or recycled. Made in the USA, the Power Tiles are currently only available on the West Coast.
Why is it I don’t associate “green” with Lincoln Mercury? Probably because the Lincoln has traditionally represented big-car-obsessed old Detroit – a perception that may be about to change.
Ford Motor Company has added to its arsenal of innovative hybrid cars with the introduction today of its first Lincoln, luxury hybrid – the new 2011 MKZ Hybrid – at the NY International Auto Show. The MKZ is poised to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America – utilizing Ford’s SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide to offer drivers enhanced positive feedback on long-term fuel efficiency and driving performance.
“Lincoln’s hallmarks are design, technology and comfort. Now, Lincoln also delivers the best fuel efficiency of any luxury sedan in America,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas.
Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 miles per gallon in the city, when it goes on sale this fall.
Now if we could just get all those Lincoln driving limo drivers to stop waiting for their clients with their motors idling we might really accomplish something…
Find 50% off designer eco fashion for women and free shipping at online e-tailer, Jute and Jackfruit.
Feral Childe’s Cameron Stretch Pant, handmade in NYC from fabric that’s a combination of soy, organic cotton and Lycra for stretchability. Was $132, now $66.
Regarding the economics of your wardrobe – do you consider how much wear you may get from an item before forking over that cash? (ie – if you were to wear those pants 100 times, that’s about 66 cents per spin…a good return on your investment?)
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