Jan
19
Dow industrials has just announced it’s starting trial commercial sales of it’s new Solar Shingle range in Colorado. They have teamed with several large roofing firms in the state to provide Solar shingles as an option for people looking to get Solar installed on their roofs while minimising the changes to the exterior facade. This development represents the start of a new phase of Solar on homes. The next trick will be to get the price right down by mass producing the shingles. In this way the whole industry benefits.
We look forward to the day that local supplies stores likes Bunnings have a section dedicated to Solar solutions for the DIY home owner. The time has come as the price of PV panels has dropped significantly in the past year. With the addition of mass produced Solar Shingles the home owner is getting the best of both worlds. Decrease your dependance on the grid and increase the value of your home. With multiple solutions available to the homeowner it is now possible for everyone to enjoy the benefits of solar power. Even the most demanding aesthetics can be integrated without sacrificing look and feel. It is also possible to fit out existing structures with one type of panel while deploying another type to new structures.
The biggest problem now is storage of energy. A robust solution for the home that doesn’t require expensive batteries is now required. The company that successfully integrate a Solar Thermal solution with a Photo Voltaic solution to provide permanent safe storage while maximising the energy harvested from the light spectrum will be in the best position.
