PV Shingles

If it looks like shingles it must be ... photovoltaic roof tiles?

Among the recent developments in the solar energy collection are photovoltaic shingles that look a lot like regular roof tiles but act like solar panels.

Photovoltaic roof tiles provide all of the benefits of regular solar panels but they look more like conventional roofing materials.

The best thing about PV shingles is that they blend in with your regular roofing materials...or is it that they turn the sun's light into green power...or maybe it's the fact that they're a good investment in your future and your home.

In any case, if you're looking for unobtrusive solar collectors photovoltaic roof tiles fill the need.

Made from thin film photovoltaic material roofing tiles look a lot like regular roofing shingles and come in a variety of colors. Designed to blend in to your roof and your neighborhood they provide all the benefits of solar panels.


As with any solar power application, incorporating as many passive solar principles and making your home as energy efficient as possible before estimating the size of your system can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your solar power system.


So what's the difference between conventional solar panels and photovoltaic shingles?

Here are some advantages to pv shingles

• More architecturally pleasing than solar panels.


• Blend in with conventional shingles


• Extra support structures are not necessary.


• Increase your home's value


• Exceptional durability.


• Minimal operating costs


• No more power bills


• Most brands are capable of withstanding hail and 80 mph winds.

Some of the disadvantages of photovoltaic shingles are

• Solar power shingles must be installed during construction or a roof job.


• Although they blend in they are still visible.


• Your roof must be at the correct angle and orientation since the shingles are incorporated right into the roof.


• Photovoltaic roof tiles are more expensive than solar panels.


• PV shingles produce a little less power than solar panels.

Here's a link to a highly detailed blog describing every step of a solar power installation and the results over a year later.

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