SolaTrim Protective Barrier Gains Further Adoption as Residential Solar Seeks Improved Pest Control Solutions to Meet Changes in Canadian Electrical Code

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolaTrim™ LLC (www.solatrim.com), innovators in protective barriers to beautify and safeguard residential solar systems, today announced that the company has signed a Distribution Agreement with Sentinel Solar (www.sentinelsolar.com) of Concord, Ontario, Canada with additional offices in Alberta, Calgary. This agreement denotes a significant increase in market reach for the SolaTrim product in Canada.

"Canada is a growing market for residential solar systems, and by establishing this new relationship with one of the largest solar distributors in Canada we anticipate SolaTrim to gain more prominence in the Canadian and North American solar market"
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Sentinel Solar has been servicing the Canadian solar industry for more than a decade, offering top-quality products and services at competitive prices. With the addition of the SolaTrim protective barriers, Sentinel Solar can now offer residential solar system integrators and installers a solution to meet the addenda to the Canadian Electrical Code that requires any photovoltaic source circuits installed on a building or rooftop where the system requires arc fault that is not module level, to be protected from rodents. SolaTrims coated aluminum protective barriers meet the demands of the Code right out of the box, providing a protective metal barrier that is aesthetically pleasing and designed to last for the life of the solar system.

"Canada is a growing market for residential solar systems, and by establishing this new relationship with one of the largest solar distributors in Canada we anticipate SolaTrim to gain more prominence in the Canadian and North American solar market," said Bob Smith, co-founder and President of SolaTrim.

"There are defined Canadian solar installations which are now required to include some form of barrier protection against intrusion from pests. SolaTrim, specifically designed to protect and beautify rooftop solar systems, meets the Canadian Electrical Code specification requiring rodent guards, while it also prevents damage from winter ice dams and snow loads. There isnt a protective barrier better suited to Canadian residential solar installations than SolaTrim."

"The first line of defense to mitigating a DC arc risk is component quality, installation process and the presence of protective devices for the entire electrical system," said Adam Webb, President of Sentinel Solar. "SolaTrim™ is the final solution to preventing unnecessary arcing that may cause fire incidents."

SolaTrim is an all-weather aluminum barrier stiffened by design to resist warping or bending and diamond-stamped to facilitate airflow. The SolaTrim panels come with a peel-and-stick adhesive that attaches permanently to the solar frame and requires no screws, clips or fasteners that could negatively affect the systems appearance or the solar module manufacturers warranty. The adhesive has been tested to withstand extreme weather conditions and is designed to last for the life of the solar system to permanently prevent birds and rodents from nesting under the solar array.

About Sentinel Solar

Sentinel Solar has established itself as the benchmark in Ontarios solar industry. Our dedication to product excellence and customer satisfaction is what sets us apart from all others. With over 20 years experience in Canadas solar industry, delivering top-quality products, and constant innovation is what makes Sentinel Solar the reliable choice as your system provider.

With headquarters in Concord, Ontario and offices in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Sentinel Solar provides innovative solutions at competitive prices for roof, ground and architectural solar installations.

For more information, visit www.sentinelsolar.com.

About SolaTrim

SolaTrim LLC is an innovator in providing new solutions to protect and beautify residential solar systems as well as protect the homeowner solar investment. The SolaTrim barrier system adds an attractive border to rooftop solar arrays while protecting the system from pests, debris and other environmental threats. Solar integrators across the country are turning to SolaTrim as a permanent solution that will beautify rooftop solar while reducing unnecessary service & warranty calls.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, SolaTrim is committed to developing affordable, dependable, and attractive made-in-the-USA solar aftermarket products to support Americas renewable energy initiatives.

For more information, visit www.solatrim.com.