Stephanie on September 26th, 2011

Over the past few years, we have written several articles about solar shingles – roofing material that both covers your home with a protective layer and generates clean, renewable solar power.  As with other types of solar panels, one of the biggest questions regarding solar shingles is whether they are cost-effective for residential solar? Also [...]

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Stephanie on August 8th, 2011

For people who want to switch to solar power, but are worried about the cost and appearance of solar panels, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) may be the answer!  Expense aside, many homeowners do not want to impact the aesthetics of their property and – perhaps even worse – some homeowners associations prohibit solar panels because [...]

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Stephanie on June 28th, 2011

Let’s face it.  You can usually spot the home with solar panels, right? Residential solar power is convenient and efficient, but there are definitely a few strikes against it.  Among them include the cost and aesthetic impact. With solar roofing tiles, you can go solar right away without compromising the appearance of of your home.  [...]

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Stephanie on March 12th, 2011

Have you heard about solar roofing shingles?  Instead of regular asphalt shingles, you can literally cover your roof with materials that can generate free solar electricity while providing shelter.  Solar shingles look like “regular” roofing materials, but include photovoltaic (PV) film covering that can absorb sunlight and convert it to solar power you can use [...]

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Stephanie on September 26th, 2010

For homeowners considering solar power, there are usually two main stumbling blocks:  (1) cost and (2) appearance.  Solar tiles are a roofing option to help you go green that address both issues.  The appearance of solar roof shingles are much like ordinary shingles – they literally blend right in with your roof.  However, with a [...]

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Have you considered home solar power?  What is stopping you from switching to the clean renewable energy source?  If you are like most homeowners, there are several factors: cost, appearance and complexity.  Yet, with solar shingles, its easy to let your roof cover your electricity bills! Since 2005, solar shingles (also known as photovoltaic shingles) [...]

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Stephanie on September 30th, 2009

Have you dreamed about solar energy to power your home?  Do you want to start generating free solar power and enjoy reduced electricity bills?  Those large solar panels that are becoming commonplace on rooftops are not your only option.  You can indeed have home solar energy without solar panels. That’s right.  Building-integrated photovoltaics is the [...]

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Stephanie on November 21st, 2008

Do you need a new roof?  Are you looking for a way to save energy costs?  How about going green?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider solar power roof shingles.  What kind of new-fangled gimmick is this, you ask?  It is probably the smartest investment a homeowner can make! [...]

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