Solar Roof

 
Solar energy has been around a long time as a utopian ideal and was never really commercially successful for homeowners until now. With the help of advanced photovoltaic technology; solar roofs, curtain walls, photovoltaic windows and all kinds of building integrated designs have come into vogue. The reason why more and more homeowners are turning to solar roofs and solar energy generation on the whole even though it is still very expensive is because they see long term benefits to their investment.
Solar roofs have been widely confused with panel arrays on a regular roof. A solar roof is a considerably more expensive option in which the entire roof is a potential power generating device. Solar roof shingles are used which look just like (if not better) than regular Asphalt shingles except they are filled with dozens of hidden solar cells which absorb the sun’s rays. If a solar roof is used on a commercial building it could be transparent in which case it will keep the interior safe from infrared and ultraviolet rays and radiation.
 

Choosing A Solar Roof

Depending on the budget you are working with traditional solar panels or even photovoltaic panels actually cost less than solar roof shingles which are made to resemble a real roof. Customers can choose from asphalt looking shingles and tile like shingles. Rest assured a solar roof is a feat of engineering because it is the roof itself and not a component stuck on a roof.

Something like this however really maximizes the energy output which can help cut down on pesky utility bills. For newer homeowners it is a worthwhile investment because depending on the appliances they run on electricity, a lot can be taken over by solar energy like water heating, cooking and so on. Some customers have had the doubt that it is not worth putting all this money into asphalt like shingles since they get ruined quite easily but the companies manufacturing solar roof actually make very large shingles which are weather-proof and difficult to break apart even for storms.
 

Advantages Of A Solar Roof

• Free energy for the whole household.
• Less infrared and UV penetration.
• More durable and weather-proof roofing shingles.
• Interior temperature is kept cool in the warm summer months due to rays being absorbed and converted into electricity.
• The roof itself is remarkably light and easy to install. It takes a lot less time than conventional roofing when a house is being built.
• Solar roofs can now be installed after removing an old roof in older houses. The same applies to buildings.
• It is a vital step in reducing the carbon footprint we have on the environment.
 

New Research

A study says that a homeowner who has chosen to invest in solar roofs can now cut down on as much as 50 to 60% of their electricity bills. Furthermore due to reduced infrared absorption the interior of the house or building is a healthier environment with increased ventilation due to this type of roof.