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ICP eyes streamlined look for solar power

Posted March 09, 2007 8:41 AM

From CNET News.com:

Montreal-based company plans to offer a line of roof tiles with the solar cells built into the tiles.

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HughMattos Power-User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Devon England Posts: 214 Good Answers: 5	#1 Re: ICP eyes streamlined look for solar power 03/10/2007 3:40 AM
	Yes this is a real step forward, since it reduces the cost of new build with better energy efficiemcy. However, the industry will have to work hard to make the system more durable. Current UK figures for our climate, show that most solar schemes have a payback period of over 50 years, but the panels are only likely to last 30 years. More work to be done I think. Hugh Mattos Chartered Engineer __________________ Hugh Mattos Chartered Engineer...... :---------: Through helping others we give purpose to our time on this earth and take pleasure from it.
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southern123 Power-User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 367 Good Answers: 1	#2 Re: ICP eyes streamlined look for solar power 03/10/2007 7:01 PM
	I do calculate ROI for about 12 years (= 15000 usd/1300 usd/y) so maybe is better in North America then in UK but still too hight for an average new-home buyer. Also repairing roof with broken shingles seems to be much easer and can be done by homeowner. This is the problem in US South. There is no info about efectiveness (Watt/sq meter) of the installation. Anyway, I am sure California will be a location for this new technology!
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