Solar Roof Tile Benefits

Are you wondering about installing solar power to your building but you absolutely hate the look and bulkiness of photo-voltaic panels otherwise known as Solar Panels, than solar roof shingles might be just what your looking for.

Solar panel roof tiles are tiles that function in he same way as solar panels.

Meaning they utilize the same technology as solar panels to create energy by using the suns natural photons to create DC which is then turned into  into AC utilize within your building. 

The Solar roof tiles come in several different colors, shapes, and dimensions, and are designed to look just like traditional roof shingles, making them easy to blend in. Because of this they are a much more subtle and aesthetically pleasing package, plus they offer the same benefits of the heavier photo-voltaic panels such as immensely lowererd energy bills, and non negative affects on the environment.

Win, win right?

When solar panel roof tiles first came out on the market they were quite expensive and traditional solar panel’s were ultimately a better choice economically.

However the creation of new technologies like thin film (CIGS) and methods of manufacturing have lowered the cost of solar shingles considerably, while making them more efficient at producing energy.

Installation time has also been greatly reduced by this new technology as well. Add to that the fact that you do not need to hire a solar installation crew to install the solar panel roof tiles, as the solar panel roof shingles are similarly attached to the roof as traditional roof shingles.

solar shingles are very durable and are able to withstand large amounts of pressure from harsh weather and climates.

Another benefit of installing solar shingles is the fact that you are able to sell excess energy to your energy company, increasing your savings even more.

So as you can see there are many benefits to installing photo-voltaic roof tiles to your house, especially if you are already planning on re-shingling your roof.

China's Large Push For Renewable Energies In The Wake Of Japan's Recent Nuclear Disaster

According to an article posted by http://venturebeat.com China is now pushing renewable energies even more then before with an emphasis on solar power in the wake of Japan's disastrous nuclear debacle. The article states that "the new plan involves reducing the power target for nuclear power and increasing the amount of power produced by renewable energy sources like solar and wind power".

As we come into the new age of human technological advances, China is doing everything it can to rise to the top and has proved itself to be quite formidable. So what is the united states doing to compete with the new global powerhouse? Bickering among itself about issues that are unimportant to the common man, rewarding lobbyists and large multinational companies while the rest of us suffer its ill effects, and definitely not enough progress in alternative energies, come on now people this is getting ridiculous, how are we to compete if we keep on falling behind countries in this obviously important manufacturing and job growing sector? The cost of solar power will continue to diminish the more effort we put into it.

To read original article visit : http://venturebeat.com/2011/03/31/china-nuclear-solar-power-japan/