Dow Solar Shingles Hit The Market

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* After encouraging trials with roofing contractors in Texas, California and Colarado, Dow Chemical’s building integrated solar PV*is hitting the market. Dow’s Powerhouse Shingle integrates thin-film CIGS photovoltaic cells right into*standard asphalt shingles.*Roofing contractors install the shingles with no specialized*skills or knowledge of solar*installation*required. The product design is said to reduce installation costs...

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inetdog

Re: Dow Solar Shingles Hit The Market

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Following the Dow link to more info, we find out that this results from installing a GTI: We always knew it took a special meter for net-metering. :-)

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No clear indication how you deal with roof penetrations which would disturb the continuous rows of the shingle array. I am sure they have a way, but their illustrations show nice clean roofs.

Cariboocoot

Re: Dow Solar Shingles Hit The Market

I remember first hearing about this type of solar panel some 20+ years ago. Had the same problems then too.

solarix

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The thing to worry about is all those shingle to shingle connections. This has been the problem in the past. Plus, don't expect this to be a cost-competitive solution with Crystaline PV. For roofs that need new shingles and are in a oppressive HOA regime, might be a good way to go.

Were can I buy some of those I Luv Solar meters?