solar roof tiles, definition of

A Solar Roof Tile is a roof tile engineered to function as a roof tile and also as a solar panel at the same time. This way the 'look' of the roof is not adversely impacted by a separate set of solar panels and existing roofing structures can be used to support the new tiles.

• Tesla revives its clean energy business with new version of its solar roof tiles
  Tesla’s newly released version of solar roof tiles is promising to be a better green energy alternative. For one, it is easier to install than traditional shingles. Plus, these new Tesla tiles are more cost-effective than purchasing a new roof with...
• A modern, energy-efficient home is built around a beloved madrone tree
  Many people design homes to be surrounded by nature, but Seattle-based PRDG Architects decided to take it a step further by building a modern home around a family's beloved madrone tree...
• A charming net-zero cottage in Cornwall asks $845K
  A sweet English cottage that has been treated to a sustainable transformation has recently hit the market for £650,000 (approximately $845,000 USD). Set within 11 acres of a private nature reserve in the small town of Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England,...
• The Boomer makes a big bang in the tiny home market
  With everyone obsessing over tiny homes these days, many people are looking to find the perfect tiny house to fit their needs. Build Tiny’s newest design, The Boomer, aims to fill the short-term rental niche made popular by Airbnb and offer those who...
• This riverfront pier is revitalized after Cyclone Maria ravaged Rockhampton
  When Cyclone Maria hit Rockhampton, Queensland in 2015, the whole community quickly joined forces to repair and rebuild local homes and businesses. Now, one of the most prized assets of the community, the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, is getting a...
• Modern LEED Gold home embraces outdoor entertaining in Aspen
  Aspen’s historic West End neighborhood is best known for its ornate Victorian houses, but one residence in particular is turning heads for its modern, award-winning design and LEED Gold certification...
• A 19th century building is reborn as solar-powered temporary housing for families in need
  No matter where you live or what you do for a living, there’s always a chance that fate will take a few bad turns, leaving you and your family in need of temporary housing...
• Glass elements dramatically open up a solar-powered Sydney home
  In Sydney’s affluent suburb of Kirribilli, a contemporary solar-powered home stands out from its Victorian manor neighbors. Local design practice Bijl Architecture reworked an existing semi-detached home into the Doorzien House, a two-story home that...
• Newly-revealed Tesla solar roof patent shows the secrets behind the technology
  Tesla's solar roof tiles stand apart from other integrated solar roofing options in part because they're camouflaged - you can't even tell the tiles are collecting solar power...
• New 3 in 1 Roof solar tiles power your house for half the price of a Tesla roof
  Tesla is getting all the attention when it comes to solar roofs, but some competitors out there are innovating in ways that even Elon Musk hasn't thought of...

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