Lumeta Launches Innovative Line of Residential and Commercial Solar Panels

June 11, 2008

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumeta, Inc. today announced the European launch of its full line of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for the residential and commercial markets. Manufactured by Suntech, one of the world’s leading photovoltaic manufacturers, Lumeta integrated solar modules become a part of the roof, creating clean, renewable energy without compromising the aesthetics and functionality of the roof system. Developed by the leaders of parent group DRI Companies, California’s premier roofing contracting company, Lumeta was designed to integrate with most major flat and profiled roof systems and remove existing barriers to solar adoption. “Our 30 years of experience in the roofing industry has enabled Lumeta to design lightweight, easy to install, and aesthetically pleasing solar modules,” said Timothy Davey, CEO of DRI Companies. “The Lumeta products will change the way commercial and residential building owners perceive solar.” Lumeta PowerPly modules save balance of system costs (BOS), as well as installation time and costs as a result of its “Peel and Stick” technology. The S and Flat Tile panels blend naturally with the architectural design of residential homes by replicating the existing aesthetics. “The solar industry has experienced record growth in recent years, but there’s still been a challenge in reaching customers who are looking for something different,” said Stephen Torres, Chief Operating Officer of Lumeta. “Our BIPV solar modules represent the cutting edge in solar technology – the perfect marriage of form and function. Finally, homebuilders have access to solar modules that become a part of your roof rather than a burden on it.”

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