Solar Shingles

A newly designed roofing system will make it easier than ever for homeowners to go solar. Made up of shingles, rather than heavy panels or tiles, it can be installed easily as part of a traditional roof, eliminating the need for multiple installers. The company even provides a site assessment, calculates the system size and connects it to the grid once it’s installed.

The shingles are fireproof, water-shedding and resistant to winds up to 130 miles per hour and can be nailed in place. They are strong enough to walk on, allowing access to the roof when necessary, yet transparent enough to harness the same amount of energy as traditional solar panels of the same size.

Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingles are about half the price of other currently available solar roof systems and in line with conventional solar panels. Over time, the energy savings alone may cover the cost of the new roof installation. In the U.S. alone, about 5 million roofs are replaced each year, and currently only 200,000 to 300,000 of those include solar. An affordable option that’s easy to install could be the gamechanger that the solar industry has been waiting for.