Suntech just announced that the company’s Eagle Solar Roof with SolarBlend(TM) is a 50+ SMART CHOICE award winner. The award, which is given by the 50+ Housing Council and the Sales and Marketing Council of Southern California, recognizes produces which stand for being innovative and environmentally friendly.

The Eagle Solar Roof is a building integrated PV roof that provides solar power to residential homes, produced as a joint venture between Suntech and Eagle Roofing company. In a press release, executives from both companies commented on the award:

”Now more than ever, those 50 years and older need to make smart choices about conserving energy — not only for their own financial benefit, but for the protection and benefit of their children and grandchildren,” said Jay Banister Eagle’s national solar and marketing manager. ”Eagle is proud to provide the innovative and sustainable Eagle Solar Roof with SolarBlend(TM) from Suntech to meet these needs.”

Leonard May, Suntech’s managing director of BIPV products, said, ”The Eagle Solar Roof using Suntech’s SolarBlend(TM) product is an excellent way to reduce the household carbon footprint and engender sustainable living. We look forward to continuing to work with Eagle to bring this and other innovative solar solutions to more households in the United States, Canada and Mexico.”