Hyderabad, 27 August 2020 (GPN) : Visaka Industries, one of the largest manufacturers of cement roofing sheets in the country has acquired 20 years of patent rights for ATUM – integrated solar roof division. The patent has been granted for the invention titled Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof. ATUM has been addressing coal-based power production by providing solutions for sectors like affordable housing, net-zero industries, and commercial establishments.
Speaking about achieving this milestone, Mr. Vamsi Gaddam – Joint Managing Director of Visaka Industries Ltd, said, “The invention Atum – The world’s first solar roof that generates power is an idea I have been worked upon from 2016 onwards, filed for patent in March 2017 following which there were several hearings against global citations and we had to validate and make a point regarding the innovation of Atum. After all this it’s just overwhelming. Today, we have a true innovation from India for the solar industry. This is what the thought was way back in 2016 when I was reading books on Steve Jobs, Richard Branson among others and I felt why can’t there be more innovators and role models out of India, why do we always look for international leaders, non-Indian innovations and companies, leaders at large. This was the inspiration behind Atum and I am happy to share this moment for my state and country and my planet.
Atum is a simple roof that generates power for you. In today’s world ‘roti kapda makan’ and now power, these are the necessities of life. We tried to identify the utility of roof and put it to a better use, for a better cause and that’s how the idea was born. Atum generates 20- 40% more power compared to the traditional solar roofs. Atum also looks very aesthetically appealing and gives you an additional floor space which is not possible with the traditional systems.
Today, if you need a roof over your head, if you need power- the roof should be Atum – the electric roof. It’s time to look forward it’s time to innovate, thank you.”
Mr. Vamsi Gaddam – Joint Managing Director of Visaka Industries Ltd. -Photo By GPN
At Visaka, we started our sustainability journey almost ten years ago to claim the developments and achievements we have so far with solutions that build, operate, and excel in the field. Visaka is striving to create a ‘renewable, green, and sustainable’ tomorrow. We are delighted to receive the patent for our innovative solution – ATUM – integrated solar roof. This makes it India`s first Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof and further strengthens our vision to Innovate Sustainability.”
Visaka’s vision is to identify problems that we are facing as a society and find the most suitable, easy to adopt solutions. All the three new verticals of Visaka Industries are striving to address the three main non-renewable problems of the world today. Apart from ATUM division, Vnext is actively trying to solve the deforestation and the carbon emissions issue and the Textile division has developed sustainable yarns made out of PET bottles – addressing the issue of plastic waste.
Established in 1981, Visaka, being the second-largest manufacturer of cement roofing sheets in the country proudly shares the achievement of acquiring the largest market share in the Industry to take the No.1 position in terms of sales volume for the year 2019-20. ENDS
About ATUM division at Visaka Industries:
ATUM is a roof that generates electricity. It is a completely integrated, seamless solar roof made with poly or mono-crystalline solar cells and cement boards – a highly durable roofing material making it world’s first solar panel which can be directly used as a roof. ATUM secured the prestigious UL Certification as per IEC standards. ATUM has also been certified by Campbell Corporation, to take a uniform load of 780 lbs per sqft, a snow load of 2200 lbs, and the jointing mechanism is a patented leak proof system as per ASTM standards. It is a roof which is class A fire rated and designed to take wind loads of over 150kmph making it hurricane proof. ATUM uses GreenPro Certified material and makes it a highly sustainable reliable safe solar roof. ATUM does not need any roof underlay like many conventional solar tiles available in the market, it is a standalone roof. As a roof it has mechanical properties which are far superior and unachievable by tiles/ shingles/conventional panels. ATUM as a roof provides 20-40% higher capacity in a given area and also provides additional real estate on the terrace of commercial buildings making it a go to product for utilising the roof area for generating power as well as real estate. This makes the ROI with ATUM less than 4 years and a highly attractable investment.
About Visaka Industries Ltd.
Visaka Industries Ltd. (NSE: VISAKAIND, BSE: VISAKAIND) is the second-largest cement roofing sheet manufacturer in India. The company has multiple product portfolios ranging from corrugated cement sheets, fiber cement boards, hybrid solar roofs, and manmade yarn. Visaka also manufactures and is a global supplier of its Wonder Yarn, a manmade spool that has carved a niche for various fabric applications across garments, apparel, furnishings, automotive fabrics, and other technical textiles. Visaka has 12 manufacturing units, 13 marketing offices, and a PAN India distribution channel of over 7000 dealer outlets.
For more information please visit – https://www.visaka.co/
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