The partnership will combine Sika’s knowledge of rooftops and materials with Solyndra’s knowhow in solar PV systems to present a combined offering that will generate enhanced amount of energy from commercial and industrial rooftops.

The agreement will initially focus on European market in Germany, France, Italy, UK, Spain, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, where Sika has a built a position providing roofing materials including highly reflective membranes.

Solyndra president Clemens Jargon said that Sika has a strong reputation as a supplier of roofing materials and PV systems worldwide and Solyndra is pleased to work together with them to develop a powerful combined offering for the commercial rooftop solar market.