tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post7650059553668619876..comments2020-05-04T13:47:11.878-04:00Comments on Solar Shingles: Solar Power Harvest: I prefer use of empty roofsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post-62458519631658068082008-04-06T07:09:00.000-04:002008-04-06T07:09:00.000-04:00The same web site, free quote specifically for sol...The same web site, free quote specifically for solar shingles:<BR/>http://solar.calfinder.com/library/solar-energy/solar-products/solar-shinglesCurt Sutoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299249451432539747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post-58657750714804688652008-04-06T07:06:00.000-04:002008-04-06T07:06:00.000-04:00Here you could get a free quote for your particula...Here you could get a free quote for your particular case:<BR/>http://www.calfinder.com/solar-energyCurt Sutoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299249451432539747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post-65317463441023948202008-04-05T18:21:00.000-04:002008-04-05T18:21:00.000-04:00Considering your first question, I think, that you...Considering your first question, I think, that you should read 'Bob's Solar Project' http://www-personal.umich.edu/~bgoodsel/solar/2006_08_01_archive.html <BR/>Navigation on his web site is a bit complicated, but just check up posts by months (left hand side of the screen).<BR/>It is a very thorough practical case of applying solar power.<BR/>Equipment in his post is a bit outdated, today, but that's a good news for you. Prices are lover, efficiency rate of solar cells is higher, guarantees are longer, equipment is more advanced. And don't choose batteries as he did, because you don't want additional care or other nuisance.<BR/>I wrote about batteries here: http://solarshingles.blogspot.com/2008/02/arizona-guys-advice-about-solar-power.htmlCurt Sutoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299249451432539747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post-47774757527568815102008-04-05T17:49:00.000-04:002008-04-05T17:49:00.000-04:00It is quite hard to write about exact costs, becau...It is quite hard to write about exact costs, because they are very variable. I posted some links, where you could find some practical examples with prices to get better overview. <BR/>Here is the web site of the company, which is suggested by John Barrie, who is a principal architect with John Barrie Associates Architects in Ann Arbor, MI.<BR/>(his blog http://sustainabledesignupdate.com/?page_id=285)<BR/><BR/>http://www.bauerpower.com/page.php?menu_id=21<BR/><BR/>You should also read this practical article: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,1205726,00.html<BR/>Some basics: http://www.dovetailsolar.com/unisol.htm, http://www.altersystems.com/catalog/unisolar-17-watt-solar-roof-shingle-p-287.html<BR/><BR/>As with any other purchase, higher than $1000, I think, you are going to get the best price, if you ask at least 5 different companies for a quote, especially for your particular case and than negotiate the best offer. Keep in mind the age and the size of the company and the length and conditions of the guarantee (you are buying on a long term basis) and you also need to protect yourself, that your roof is going to be in perfect condition after the application, as well.Curt Sutoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299249451432539747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322962518537717273.post-45045480266614746802008-04-01T09:57:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:57:00.000-04:00Very interesting, but how much power can solar shi...Very interesting, but how much power can solar shingles produce? Is it enough to power my entire home, all the time? What about the rainy season? What about winter? <BR/><BR/>And, how much does a solar shingle system cost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com