So Hot Right Now
Trend Huntress — October 3, 2007 — Eco
References: thisoldhouse
Harvesting solar power has become... cool! Technology has come so far that there is now a flexible, roll-on shingle to compliment solar paint cells . Since the 1970's, homeowners switching to solar power had to make do with ugly, rack-mounted panels on their roofs. Finally technology has caught up with aesthetics and consumer demand.
The shingles are installed over new or existing roof sheathing, then an electrician or trained roofer has to wire the units together and tie them into your home's electrical system. Although one shingle only generates enough power to run a fan, an entire roof's worth of shingles can turbocharge an entire home.
The shingles are installed over new or existing roof sheathing, then an electrician or trained roofer has to wire the units together and tie them into your home's electrical system. Although one shingle only generates enough power to run a fan, an entire roof's worth of shingles can turbocharge an entire home.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Solar Shingles - Innovative roofing solution with a flexible and roll-on shingle design which provides homeowners with a more aesthetically pleasing way to generate solar power.
2. Integration of Solar Power in Aesthetics - The integration of solar power generation in the design and aesthetics of common household items and fixtures to increase consumer demand and compatibility.
3. Hybrid Energy Solutions - Combining traditional and renewable energy sources to create a more efficient and cost-effective solution to power generation and storage.
Industry Implications
1. Roofing and Construction - Manufacturing and installing flexible solar shingles as an innovative roofing solution for homeowners with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
2. Solar Power Generation - Creating new and improved methods for generating solar power with an emphasis on aesthetics and mass consumer adoption.
3. Home Appliances and Fixtures - Incorporating solar power generation into common household appliances and fixtures to provide hybrid energy solutions and reduce energy consumption.
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