With the current state of the economy and the increasing impact of fossil fuels on the Earth’s climate, more and more people want to have a solar panel home. If you are concerned about the environment or just looking to save money, there are a number of solar and wind power products that both help save you money and help save the planet.
Aug 192009
Solar Tiles blending with existing roof tiles
If you want to help the planet by installing electric solar panels, but really don’t like the idea of large PV solar panels being mounted on the roof of your lovely home, solar tiles or solar roof tiles could be the solution you have been looking for. Solar tiles really are a viable alternative to standard electric solar panels and definitely warrant your consideration if you are going to create your own solarpanel home.
Nov 292011
These tiles are based on ceramic and available in different shades. These tiles can be used on roof top to make water proof and heat proof. SRI value is 95 and hence more effective. Available size 12 x 12 inch. Ideally suitable for Green Homes (Domestic/Industrial). Related searches: Cool Roof, Solar Reflectance Index, www,abceramic.in etc.
yeah, in hot places it saves on AC costs, even painting the roofs white helps a lot they say
I’m all for alternative energies like wind power and solar power, but what will happen now that we have twisted nature to unexpected extremes?
One October day this year we woke up to the effects of a freak hail storm that pelted over 2000 cars breaking windows, snapping off rear-view mirrors and denting any metalwork it landed on, damaged plastic awnings, roof tiles and anything that couldn’t withstand the impact. It even left golf ball sized marks on the sidewalks, cleaner than the rest of the area.
ok this is wat im looking at http://www.gogreensolar.com/products/2-0-kw-solar-pv-roofing-tile-system, i want to knoe if it worth getting. i use about 30 kw a day roughly 900 a month im working on reducing the kw’s i use but right now. now there’s roughly on avg 200 days of sun with an avg of about 15 hours of sunlight during the summer.is there a equation i can use to find out if this system is worth purchasing thank you
You need a solar insolation map like the source to tell you how much solar energy hits every square meter per day, on average for the year, at different places. Then you multiply by the efficiency of the panel and how many square meters of panels to get total energy for a year.
Mar 062011
Two common methods being described as:
a) Click & Fix
b) K2 rail system
What are the significant differences between the two systems and are there any advantages/disadvantages of one system over the other?
the rail system is on the roof the other is set in the roof the only real difference is cosmetic it looks neater in the roof
Jan 162011
My parents are looking to have their roof re-done. I recently got an estimate. The guy told me that he can tile over the old tiles for $4,000 but if I wanted him to rip everything out it’ll cost me $10,000. Is it safe to retile over old tiles? Has anyone ever done this before? Also what are your thoughts on putting solar panels on the roof, can this be expensive? My last question is, what’s the best time of tile out there, with the longest warranty?
Tiling over the old tiles will put a lot of weight load on a roof. ..very bad idea.
Hi. I’ve just bought my first home about 3 months ago. I’m 21 and bought it as a "investment" home and plan to sale it in about 3-5yrs…hopefully. I purchased it for $110,000 as a banked owned home..very lucky… It’s 1250sqft 3bed, 2bath and on the gulf with a bay view here in Navarre, FL (Destin, FL Area) . I completely remodeled the house inside and out, Wood/Carpet/Tile Floors, Stainless Steal Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Granite Counters (all), tub/showers. Lights, Paint and so far I only spent about $7,000-$8,000 on the remodeled got everything at wholesale and installed mostly everything myself. Also have (10) 200w Solar Panels on the roof which were gave to me as a gift. Power bill has been on average $25.00 a month + I have a private well so my water bill is mainly my electric bill. I just discovered that I’m going to have to replace my Hot Water Heater so my question is should I spend the $2500.00 that I was quoted for the Tankless Heater? are just replace it with another conventional tank for $800? and save the money? If I go with the tankless should I see a return are extra value on my house?
Yes I know this area is highly populated with military 
. I plan to sale not rent I don’t really want to do the landlord thing or let a company handle that for me. Rather Sale and cash out. Renting the house and buying another would require me to keep both homes maintained and that could be alot of work.
YES. >.
Dec 212010
Answer the questions using your complete thought (make it detailed).
The questions are regarding the house that you would like to live in.
I have an idea that would save a ton of energy:
Roof tiles made of solar power panels. Just have to make them durable enough.
Link them all together and to your power box. Any extra you sell to the grid.
Imagine. Every new construction house with a roof made of solar panels!