Thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells are now doubling as rooftop shingles. Research on thin-film PV and a growing interest in integrating PV into buildings has resulted in this new building material that generates electricity using sunlight.

Designers need to take care when incorporating solar shingles. The dark color and high absortivity can actually add the building's thermal load. The shingles need to be thermally isolated from the building so they don't heat the building. The climate and thermal insulation level will determine whether solar shingles help or hurt the building's energy performance.

The new PV solar shingles are being manufactured by a U.S. company, United Solar Systems Corporation. The energy generated from a building's PV rooftop solar shingles can provide power both to the building and to the utility's power grid. Several demonstration projects, including a solar rooftop system showcased at the Southface Energy and Environmental Resource Center in Atlanta, Georgia, have proven that these innovative solar shingles can provide clean electricity.

PV solar shingles offer many advantages:

The same protection, durability, and flexibility as ordinary asphalt shingles
Aesthetical appeal, blending with standard roofs and normal home construction
Low installation costs
Lightweight handling

SOLAR LAMINATES

UNI-SOLAR® photovoltaic laminates (PVL) are flexible and lightweight laminates made exceptionally durable by encapsulation in UV stabilized polymers. The polymer encapsulation is partially constructed of durable ETFE, (example, Tefzel®) a high-light-transmissive polymer.

Power Ratings from 64W to 136W (some modules require a minimum order)
Lightweight & Flexible
Easy Peel & Stick Application
Virtually Unbreakable (No Glass)
Shadow & High Heat Tolerant

Applications

Grid-Connected Metal Roof Shade & Parking Structures
Grid-Connected Agricultural Metal Roof Structures
Residential Grid-Connected Systems
Schools, Municipalities & Institutions
Renovation or New Construction

PVL-Series Sell Sheet

SOLAR SHINGLES

UNI-SOLAR^® solar shingles are unique and have been honored with the prestigious Popular Science Grand Award, “Best of What’s New (Environmental Technology,” and Discover Magazine’s “Technological Innovation Award” for best innovation (Environment). The PV UNI-SOLAR^® solar shingles permits the roof of commercial buildings or residential homes to evolve beyond mere protection from the weather to a source of electric power.
Power Rating 17W
Lightweight & Flexible
No Support Structures Needed
Virtually Unbreakable (No Glass)
Shadow & Heat Tolerant

Applications

Residential Grid-Connected Systems
Commercial Grid-Connected Systems
Schools & Institutions
Apartment Complexes
Condominiums
Renovation or New Construction

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