Stephanie on March 11th, 2011

Did you ever stop and think about the roof over your head?  Not only does it protect you from the elements, but it could also help you save money!  With solar roof tiles, you can cover your electricity bills, as well as your belongings. Instead of bulky photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, solar shingles blend right [...]

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Stephanie on October 23rd, 2010

Passive solar energy in cold climates?  Yes, with the new SolTech Energy glass roofing tiles, homeowners can trap and use warm air to help heat interior spaces.  Curved glass tiles use thermal imbalance to create maximum air flow through fabric-covered channels in the system.  As hot air rises, it flows around horizontal frames, becoming superheated [...]

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Stephanie on August 24th, 2009

If you are interested in installing solar panels on your roof, there are a number of options.  One of the most recent innovations are solar roof tiles.  These look just like the real thing, but they help deliver clean, green solar energy to your home, without the need for bulky solar panels. These tiles are [...]

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Stephanie on March 22nd, 2009

Do you want to go solar, but don’t like the look of panels?  Consider solar roof shingles instead! Also known as solar roof tiles, solar shingles look just like regular asphalt roofing material.  The secret is they are covered with thin film photovoltaic (PV) material, which operates just like solar panels. The shingles absorb ultraviolet [...]

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