Solar Power Shingles

When to choose pv shingles.

Solar Power Shingles come in a variety of colors to match most asphalt rooftops. Solar panels and photovoltaic shingles differ in a number of ways. Choose shingles for a more streamlined look.

Solar shingles are a photovoltaic roofing material designed to attract the sunlight without attracting attention.

Available in a variety of colors that blend in with most asphalt shingles, pv shingles also look great if you use a contrasting color that compliments your home.

Solar panels and photovoltaic shingles both collect sunlight and convert it into energy but solar shingles are a photovoltaic roofing material that more closely resembles standard asphalt shingles.

Regular solar panels are very visible when applied to a rooftop whereas the pv shingles are designed to blend in to your roof design. If your community bylaws restrict the use of regular solar panels it's likely that they will allow photovoltaic roofing material in the form of solar shingles.

Here are some advantages of solar power shingles

• More architecturally pleasing.
• Almost invisible.
• Increased home value.
• Exceptionally durable.
• Lower electric bill.
• No extra support structures are necessary.
• Most brands are capable of withstanding 80 mph winds.

Some of the disadvantages of solar power 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 canted in the proper direction at a sufficient angle to collect sunlight.
• They cost more than traditional panels.
• Currently solar shingles do not produce as much power as traditional panels.

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

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