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 ...

A New Jersey-based firm has launched the latest upgrade of the world’s first nailable solar shingle. GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 reportedly delivers 23% more power than its predecessor, ...

Why choose a solar shingle over traditional solar panels? Solar panels can look bulky and detract from the beautiful aesthetic of your home. Solar shingles, on the other hand, integrate into your roof ...

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 ...

Dear EarthTalk: My roof needs replacing and I’m also thinking about getting solar panels. Do solar shingles make sense or are they still too newfangled to trust? – Peter. H., Boston, MA Going solar is ...

For people who are looking to go solar but don't want panels on their roof, a new and improved option has come along. According to CleanTechnica, GAF Energy recently unveiled the next generation of ...

GAF Energy has recalled two solar products following reports that they can become a fire hazard. On July 27, the company recalled its TLS-1 jumper modules and the TLS-1 energy shingles that are part ...

Longstanding solar generator company Jackery is leveling up the US’ roof game with the introduction of XBC curved solar shingles. Debuting at CES 2025, Jackery’s curved solar roof tiles come in ...

When launching Tesla’s solar roof tiles nearly a decade ago, Elon Musk said they would cost less than a regular roof, last twice as long and slash or even eliminate homeowners’ utility bills. “Why ...

For more than 80 years, TAMKO® has built its reputation by doing what it says it will do: standing behind its products, ...

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.

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 ...