Solar Roof Shingles

One of the most exciting new products is the development of solar roof shingles in recent years. Think of your entire roof as a big solar shingle and you start to get the real sense that this development is a real breakthrough.
Combining solar innovation with award winning design, the flexible solar roof shingle (SHR) assumes the pattern of traditional asphalt shingles. The new PV shingle enables roofs of residential or commercial buildings to become sources of electricity as well as protection from the elements.
The PV shingle face is textured to blend and complement the granular surface of conventional surrounding shingles. Each shingle is 12 inches (30.48 cm) wide by 86.5 inches (219.71 cm) long and nailed in place on roof decking over 30 lb. felt sheeting. Electrical lead wires, #18AWG, extend 12 inches (30.48 cm) from underside of each shingle and pass through the roof deck allowing interior roof space connections.
Once in place, the suns warmth helps bond shingles together forming a weather-resistant seal. Cell exposure 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) x 86.4 inches (219.46 cm). Array size depends on power demands.
UNI-SOLAR Photovoltaic shingles serve as a conventional shingle for weather protection, while generating clean solar electricity to commercial and residential buildings. Unisolar solar roofing shingles.
These shingles have been honored with the prestigious Popular Science Grand Award, “Best of What’s New (Environmental Technology),” and Discover magazine’s “Technical Innovation Award” for best innovation (Environment
Cass Technical High School utilizes a 2 kW solar shingle system funded by the Detroit Edison Foundation and the State of Michigan. This system not only provides electricity to power computers and lighting in the school, but also gives science and engineering students hands-on experience with a multi-kilowatt solar array. It is part of a fully accredited solar curriculum.
UNI-SOLAR photovoltaic laminates (PVL) are flexible and lightweight laminates made exceptionally durable by encapsulation in UV stabilized polymers. The polymer encapsulation is partially constructed of durable ETFE, (example, Tefzel) a high-light-transmissive polymer.
Power Ratings from 64W to 136W, Lightweight, Flexible, Easy Peel and Stick Application, Virtually Unbreakable (No Glass), High Heat Tolerant and Shadow low light performance, Quick connect terminals, 20 year warranty 80% power output, U.L. listed.
They are a great way to save money on your energy bills by producing energy from your entire roof. Most applications or solar shingle installations are made on only the south facing side but it depends on your own roof design.
Solar Roof Shingles can work for you, either new construction or on an existing building.