April 1st, 2009
What is a Solar Roof?
Find out how a solar roof on your home can provide you with energy and protect you from the elements at the same time.
It has been said that the world is experiencing an energy crisis. And as oil prices go up, so do our electrical bills. One method of addressing this problem is by installing a solar roof over your home. A solar roof can become your very own home power generator.
A solar roof is made out of photovoltaic materials, which replace usual building materials. For flat roofs, thin-film cells are integrated into flexible polymer roofing membranes. For pitched roofs, you can use either multiple roof tiles, or solar shingles (which are designed to look just like regular shingles).