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These solar shingles from Dow could be showing up on roofs across North America some time soon. They are about the size of a normal asphalt shingle, and can be installed like asphalt shingles too – with just a hammer and nails.
The cost is still prohibitive – about $25k for a bundle capable of cutting your home electrical costs by between 40% and 60%. Government grants in some places could bring the cost down to about $10k.
According to this Consumer Reports video these shingles will pay for themselves “far sooner than some solar water heaters we’ve tested.”
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