It’s been a long time coming but technical advances in photovoltaic, or what are more commonly referred to as “solar roofing tiles” are now being made in leaps and bounds. So now the great news is that advanced “Spanish style” or curved solar roofing tiles will be available from your local roof contractor in Albuquerque or anywhere else in the nation for that matter, just as soon as final testing is completed.
Curved Solar Roofing Tiles are Manufactured Using Amorphous Silicone
These new “curved” tiles are made from a substance called Amorphous silicone. Amorphous silicone is a non-crystalline, allotropic form of silicone. What makes it so different and also the optimal material for manufacturing these new curved photo voltaic roof tiles, is that it can be deposited at lower temperatures in thin films onto a greater variety of manufacturing substrates.
They Wake Up Earlier and Put In a Longer Work Day
One of the end results is that the solar cells manufactured using it are far less picky with regards to the light that is converted to electricity. Simply put, they get started generating electricity earlier in the mornings and stay up working later in the evenings. This longer daily work shift for these new solar tiles means a full 10% more electricity produced each day in comparison to standard flat solar tiles.
Field Testing In California Produced Some Very Positive Numbers
The new solar roofing tiles were installed and underwent field testing on a home in Bermuda Dunes California and the numbers that were gathered were very positive. In fact, if data from those tests holds true, the tiles could produce an energy cost savings on an average 2,900 square foot home of as much as $1,700 for the first years immediately following their installation, and then up to $2,600 per year after ten years.
This Is Great News For Owners Of Spanish Style Homes!
When contacted by phone, roof contractors in Albuquerque all said that they were excited to hear that they’re available and they’re now able to offer new Spanish style solar roofing tiles to people who own, and live in Spanish style homes. They were all also very excited to hear that they fit in perfectly with existing clay tiles and are better electricity producers than standard, flat Mediterranean style solar roofing tiles that are currently available on the market.
