Generate electricity with solar roof shingles – the future is here!
Homeowners focusing on carbon footprint and energy cost have deliberated on solar power in the form of solar panels. But now you have another option, opting for an entire solar roof top. The solar roof consists of solar tiles and shingles, which can fit over the existing shingles or may get installed separately. The shingles will provide you with every benefit that regular shingles do and are fire-resistant, durable, and energy efficient. They will offer a seamless and sleek appearance that the other panels do not. So energy harvesting capacity is vast in the roof itself.
These days homeowners have started focusing on environmental concerns. They are considering installing solar shingles, which reduce energy costs and positively impact the atmosphere. Solar shingles are a convenient alternative when considering replacing the existing rooftop. If you want to lower your cost of installation and energy bills by 30%, you can move on to solar shingles.
Understand solar shingles
Solar shingles, commonly known as solar tiles, are similar to regular roof shingles. But it is not made of clay asphalt or slate. These come from glass, which contains the photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell acts like a semiconductor and transfers energy collected from the sun’s UV rays into an electron, which gets converted into an electrical current that powers your residence. Every single cell has 13 to 60 Watts of energy. Based on the brand, the numbers will change. While they convert UV rays to energy, solar shingles are distinct from solar panels.
The shingles came into the picture in 2011, but they gained popularity in 2016. Several multinational corporations and manufacturers now manufacture solar panels and solar roof tiles. These are available both online and offline for your convenience. The average size of solar shingles comes between 12 inches to 86 inches. Depending on your requirements, you can choose the one that meets your necessity.
What is the cost of solar shingles?
Solar shingles will be a cost-effective option if you are environmentally conscious and want to move away from the traditional way of powering your house. Although prices have gone down of late, solar roof are costly. On average, the expenses of installing solar shingles are very high. However, the overall benefit of solar shingles is an investment of a lifetime.
The cost of solar roots depends upon multiple factors. These include the following:
● Roof size: You will require more shingles if the roof size is enormous.
● Roof slope: Like any other roof, installing solar shingles will be challenging if the rooftop angling is extreme. Hence, the cost will also go high.
● Home location: Labour cost varies from one area to the other.
The energy requirement of every home is distinct. Particular brand or manufacturer of tile or shingle plays a deterministic role here.
How can you save energy costs?
While it is expensive to install solar shingles, you can save money in the long run. Solar shingles may reduce the energy cost by 40 to 60% based on the number of tiles on the roof. You will understand the numbers better by using the consumer education website.
Additionally, you might be eligible for state and federal tax incentives.
Working with Wegner Roofing & Solar professionals is always better because they know how to install the shingles appropriately and provide quality services. Moreover, overall maintenance and repair also require professional handling.