Unlike traditional solar pv panels bipv can be aesthetically appealing rather than a compromise to a building s design.
New roof and solar panels.
If you are building a new home or replacing your roof solar power shingles could prove to be more cost effective because you would save on the traditional roofing material and labor.
While it may seem like you re getting a free roof with solar panels this isn t the case since solar singles have a high price tag in comparison to other rooftop solar panels.
With our new roof solar program you can get both with no out of pocket costs.
Cons of solar shingles.
Replace your current roof with solar roof and power your home with a fully integrated solar system.
Offered by companies like tesla and certainteed solar shingles replace the roofing material so you re literally replacing your roof with solar panels.
This can help save you money in the long run because you can avoid the costs associated with removing and reinstalling the solar panels on your roof.
Solar panel shingles can usually be removed and reinstalled in a situation where you have to move your home.
A new roof will make your home more energy efficient which may decrease the size and price of the solar panel system you need to power your home.
Tesla s solar roof website now includes a pricing estimator which lists 42 500 as the total price for the average 2 000 square foot home with 10kw solar panels.
If your roof is less than 7 years old you most likely won t need to replace your roof but we can still get you the solar energy system with no money down.
If your roof is more than 7 10 years old you should replace your roof before putting on solar panels.
If your roof is going to have to be replaced in a few years after going solar you are going to have to pay for the panels to be removed roof to be installed and panels to be put back on your new roof.
Building integrated photovoltaics as the name suggests seamlessly blend into building architecture in the form of roofs canopies curtain walls facades and skylight systems.
The other benefit of pairing solar and a roof replacement together is that if you re installing on a new roof it s unlikely you ll need to re roof during the lifetime of the system.
Another advantage of having a new roof installed when you go solar is the uninterrupted solar production.
It is now possible to buy brand new roof solar panel systems for your home from as low as 1500.
Here s one more thing to consider.
A new roof will increase the curb appeal of your home and increase its value so some of that money you spent on fixing or replacing it will come right back to you when you sell.
There have been significant price reductions over the past few years.
As you can expect the more you pay for your solar panel system the higher the output of electricity.