One part roof shingle and one part solar panel, solar shingles combine the appearance of traditional roofing materials with the ability to generate renewable electricity. Although solar shingle ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Deciding to embrace solar power for your home is a big deal, and there are a lot of things to keep in mind when shopping around. Beyond simply deciding between installation companies, though, you also ...

GAF Energy is making major headway in the solar industry by becoming the world's "largest producer of solar roofing," according to the company and a recent article published in Electrek. In January ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle. GAF Energy says key improvements to the Timberline Solar ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Dow Chemical prepares to launch its solar shingle in 2011, Wall Street is hopeful the product will push the largest U.S. chemical maker into an entirely new, lucrative market.

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing’s PV Taskforce is releasing the first public draft of PV Racking and Attachment Criteria for Effective Asphalt Shingle Roof System Integration for an ...

GAF Energy’s new nailable solar shingle factory in Texas is about to make the company the world’s largest solar roofing producer. The San Jose, California-based company is the sister company of GAF, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co has delayed the launch of its Powerhouse solar shingle until the fourth quarter. The new timing means the largest U.S. chemical maker will miss the 2011 summer ...

Solar shingles are less noticeable and easier to put on the roof, but they cost more and can be less efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...