Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Solar Shingles – New Roofing Innovation that Delivers Efficient Alternative Energy


Many home owners wonder about the differences between the solar power shingles and the asphalt type. The latter is one that's commonly found in the market these days. Spotting the difference is a difficult task since there is a striking similarity between these two - particularly when it comes to appearance. Indeed, alternative sun-powered shingles and the conventional type are almost identical. Both even have the same type of color and finish. The only marked difference is that the sun-power type is covered with cell films, which mainly serve as collectors of the energy from the rays of the sun and convert them to power which we can use for your homes.

Solar Shingles - High Tech Innovation


Needless to say, thin-film innovative technology of these innovative roofing covers is amazing. Indeed, one reason is that it is much like any other ordinary shingles in features and appearance. Likewise, they are built like any other, which means they are lightweight and can be set up without being burden to the roof. And why not? The panels that cover them are made of lightweight thin films. They are sure to collect a good amount of sun power without becoing a nuisance to the roof, unlike if you are going to use the ordinary sun panel equipment.

Cost of Gadget and Installation


One factor which might prevent many home owners from buying and using these sun powered roof covers is its price, which admittedly is a bit higher than the ordinary type. As it is, when it comes to prices, they can be costly, but just like any other alternative gadgets that run with the energy from the sun, you are relieved from from the burden of high power bills every month because of such devices. All that you need to pay is the price of the device.

How do they work?


They basically function much like any other sun energy-creating devices – and this is collecting energy from the sun rays via the PV cells and then converting them to power. Such power can be utilized to run your TV, radio and any other small appliances. The difference is that the shingles do the same job but they are smaller and do not take too much space. At the same time, the advantage of using them is that they are meant to produce the same amount of power like the conventional panels. What's great about it is that you can install them yourself, using solar panel installation units, albeit you can employ a professional installer who will take care of installing these sun-powered shingle gadgets.
Solar power shingles also have a decided edge since they are effective in beautifying and enhancing the overall appearance of your home; and hence adding more to its value. Generally, these effective sun energy roofing materials are expected to last at least 20 years or even more; it depends on their manufacturers. And one does not have to worry when it comes to durability and strength as they are known to withstand even the most destructive of all weather conditions much like the conventional type.
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7 comments:

Unknown said...

To save your money from being unnecessary spent for paying utility bills and your environment as well, then it's now your time to prefer power solar system. These days, we need a quicker way to convert sunlight into energy. There is more than enough energy in a day's worth of sunlight to meet our energy needs for a year. The question is how to harness it in an efficient and cost effective manner.

dancilhoney said...

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Max Boughner said...

Same here! Though it is more expensive than a normal one, it is worth the investment, as it will allow you to save a lot in the long run.


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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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