Comments on: Does YOUR Spouse Hate How Solar Looks?

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:47:31 +0000

Julie, actually, technical parameters change. Some BIPV is more expensive per watt, and most BIPV is less efficient (which just means it takes more space to make the same kilowatt-hours of power). So there is a trade-off. But, if you have enough space for the extra panels needed, it’s OK.

By: Julie K.

Julie K. — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:37:26 +0000

Finally an aesthetic idea of ideal solar panels! This is definitely an improvement that prevail all competitors on the markets, especially when all technical parameters will stay the same. Well, actually, everybody should realise that to have a clean energy is far more better then the same color of all roofs in the community…

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:39:17 +0000

@roof express
BIPV is not as efficient – and more expensive, but certainly better than nothing, which is the alternative in these “mixed marriages.”

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:36:26 +0000

@naame Not California, huh. Here, your neighbors are limited in their ability to dictate that you remain dependent on filthy fossil fuels.

By: naame

naame — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:16:55 +0000

My problem is two fold. The first is that there is no company like SRS-Energy in my state yet, but I figure that is a matter of time.

The real issue is my HOA and any HOA like mine. They require that our clay roof tiles be the exact same color as everyone else in the community. That means these blue tiles are not permitted even if I want to install them.

HOA’s have far too much power these days which extends beyond their original purpose. They have been flying under the radar for a while in many states and are in dire need of government oversight and restrictions.

By: roof express

roof express — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:54:50 +0000

These are a huge improvement over the huge solar collectors in the past. The other benefit is that they won’t handicap the performance of the roof.

By: J

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:33:45 +0000

esthetic intergration is going to be key to winning over a larger number of potential home owners.

By: John B

John B — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:05:52 +0000

Is your spouse a shallow twit who puts appearances over meaningful substance?

By: attayaya

attayaya — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:39:33 +0000

I do like solar panel

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