CORONA, CALIFORNIA – July 28, 2009 – US Tile, in partnership with SRS Energy, has installed the first truly seamless integrated solar system using US Tiles' Mission profile clay tile at a test home in Bermuda Dunes, California. The system features a groundbreaking design that incorporates the energy generating features of photovoltaic solar cells with functional roofing tiles.

The beauty and seamless design of the new Solé tiles installed with traditional US Tile Mission profile products are unmatched for curb appeal in residential and commercial applications. Solé Power Tiles can be installed with US Tiles' blue glazed tile to completely hide the solar system, or with traditional US Tile Mission colors. Solé Power Tiles set a new standard for aesthetics and performance.

"The beauty of the system and ease of installation is truly impressive." stated Billy Thomas, homeowner and certified US Tile installer. "The end result is a beautifully integrated solar system that any home or business would be proud of, and because the system does not require penetrations in the tile like traditional solar panels, it's actually a much better roof. Best of all, my wife loves it."

The Solé Power Tile system uses new and innovative "thin-film" technology by the world's leader, Unisolar. The thin-film energy collectors have an advantage over standard glass panels in that they generate power from a wider bandwidth of light, allowing them to "wake up earlier and go to sleep later" than conventional panels, generating as much as 15% more energy per day. The solar collecting panels also use 99% less raw materials in the system, saving additional natural resources.

The addition of the Solé Solar offering helps US Tile deliver the most sustainable roofing systems on the market today. No other slopped roofing product can match the inherent sustainability benefits or LEED point opportunities of US Tiles clay roofing products. US Tile is the only roofing tile manufacturer in the world to receive the prestigious Cradle to Cradle certification for all of their domestically produced roofing products. Their products are also 100% recyclable, have recycled contents of up to 59%, and boast the most vibrant variety of naturally occurring CRRC Cool Roof rated colors available today.

Solé Power Tile is currently undergoing final UL approval, and is expected to be available in limited quantities in the forth quarter of 2009.