Solar shingles

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Solar shingles are an incredible breakthrough in the solar energy market. They appear to be regular shingles but they contain thin film photovoltaic cells which harness solar power. These shingles are not only attractive but they are extremely powerful. They are more effective than solar panels because of the incredible amount of engineering that has gone into their design.

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Tue Aug 21

Solar power the latest ‘green’ trend

Across the Bay Area the average cost cities charge for building and planning permits to install a typical solar system on a home has fallen 61 percent — from $652 to $252 — since 2005 in Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Benito counties

Source: Inside Bay Area - Solar power the latest ‘green’ trend