Solar Performance

Solar Performance could drop as much as 25% on a hot summer dayUse EPOX-Z NRG™ to increase solar performance by combining a highly reflective roof surface with a solar array. 

The Efficiency of a Solar Cell decreases with increasing temperatures, and could drop as much as 25% on a hot summer day.  Efficiency decreases by 0.5% for every 1.8° F rise in temperature above 77° F. 

EPOX-Z NRG™ is a unique, ‘Cool Roof’ coating that provides a highly effective barrier to the sun’s heat and UV rays that cools roof surfaces and leads to a reduction of interior temperatures and cooling costs.   Cooler temperatures translate to higher power output.   Building owners can boost solar panel performance with EPOX-Z’s NRG™ Cool Roof Coating. 

A combination installation can:

  • Maximize solar energy performance.
  • Minimize building cooling loads and electric demand.
  • Enhance the life expectancy of the roof membrane and the building’s cooling equipment.
  • Maximize utilization of rooftop space.

Cool Roof Coating can meaningfully lower roof surface temperatures

“By cooling the roof and reducing heat transfer into the building, cool roofs reduce the cooling load of the facility’s HVAC system, thereby saving energy and money while minimizing greenhouse gas emissinos.” – U.S. Department of Energy.

Learn more about cool roofs and solar performance and contact us to discuss our cool roof solution.