The sun: an inexhaustible resource
A natural and permanent resource, the sun will allow us to develop affordable and sustainable energy solutions. Solar energy is an alternative to fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, which pollute the atmosphere. In France, the construction market is responsible for 25% of CO2 emissions. Using solar energy in construction will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Saint Gobain Solar
is the division of the Saint-Gobain Group dedicated to solar energy.> The vision of our Systems activity:
to conceive building envelopes, composed of roofing and facades, as a source of renewable energy, both aesthetic and compatible with the demands of sustainable construction.Saint-Gobain Solar's services pursue the Group's overall strategy.
« Our ambition at Saint-Gobain Group is to become world leader in habitat and construction providing innovative solutions to the key challenges of our age : growth, energy and the environment. »
Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chief Operating Officer of the Saint-Gobain Group
> A worldwide leader in solar energy services
Saint-Gobain boasts a long and successful history in the construction materials market. Nearly 350 years of history, marked by technical revolutions and commercial successes, have made us an ever-present industry player.Today, Saint-Gobain is combining its traditional field of expertise, housing and construction, with its solar technology know-how. The Group's commitment to continual innovation aims to make everyone's lives more comfortable, economical and sustainable all throughout the world.
Saint-Gobain Solar reaffirms the Group's commitment to making solar energy a springboard of growth and innovation.
