Today people are becoming more aware about the importance of conserving the environment. They now understand the importance of use of renewable resources of power such as solar power for generating electricity. In order to harness solar energy you will have to install a solar power system on the rooftop. The solar system consists of solar panels that tap the sun’s rays so that they can be converted into electrical energy.
The latest technology to harness the power of the sun is known as solar roofing shingles.
The solar roofing shingles are actually roofing materials that are made from photovoltaic cells. These cells are able to tap the sun’s rays. These rays are then converted into electrical energy and then stored in a backup.
This energy can then be used in residential as well as commercial places. The shingles are laid on the rooftop just like installing the normal sheets and tiles.
This type of photovoltaic system is not only eco friendly but also helps you to considerable reduce your electricity costs. The shingles have a coating of thin film to absorb the rays of the sun. Solar shingles can reduce your monthly electricity costs by 60%. Solar shingles provide the same flexibility and durability as asphalt shingles.
They are specially made to confirm with the standard roof types and hence there is no problem faced in installing them. They are attractive and they come in various shades so that you can choose which option goes well with the design of your house. And you don’t have to buy any additional roofing materials in order to install the solar shingles.
They are light in weight and the cost of installing the shingles is also low. You can fix the shingles either on a new roof or you can replace the existing roof with the shingles. However the solar shingles need to be installed carefully and hence you should ideally call a professional installer to install them. They have to be fixed on the sides at a particular angle so that they can harness maximum energy from the sun. Depending on your energy requirements you can install the solar shingles on the whole roof or a part of the roof.
You can now buy solar shingles at subsidized rates as many governments are promoting the use of renewable sources of energy. To encourage people to use solar systems you get solar equipments at subsidized rates.