Obviously, solar shingles will not function without the sun's energy. So, if your home happens to be located in an environment with minimal sunlight, you may want to think about the advantage of using solar shingles for your home so as to reap its main benefit which is to minimize your electrical costs. It was in 2005 that the first batch of solar shingle was released. The materials used were similar with that of solar panels. The idea of solar roofing shingles is to capture energy from sunlight so that electricity is generated for home power consumption as well as utility power grid.
These days, homeowners of these shingles are well satisfied by grid-connection set up. The system allows excess electricity from the solar shingles to be fed back into the grid and this electricity can be supplied if need arises. This saves them money on the installation of costly storage devices like batteries.
Solar roofing shingles provide its users long-term free electricity supply. However, you should be ready to spend for the initial cost that is a worth investment. Beside, a thin-film photovoltaic cell technology of shingles has already been developed which has a lesser cost.
For some Illinois homeowners, they do not like the idea of installing alternative sources of energy such as wind turbines and solar panels because it steal the pleasantness of their houses. However, at present, designs and constructions of solar roofing shingle have now improved as it can already contribute to the appeal and charm of your home.
Lastly, solar roofing shingles can provide its owners similar protection and durability as that of asphalt shingle. The materials of solar roofing shinglees are designed to survive different conditions and exposure to variety of elements.