SOLAR SHINGLES

Dow Chemical introduces solar roof shingles
October 5, 2009 (Boston Globe)

"Dow Chemical Co… introduced a solar roof shingle designed to be woven into a roofing system that uses standard asphalt shingles.

"…[The] chemical manufacturing giant said the shingles will be available in limited quantity by the middle of next year with plans for wider distribution in 2011."

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"The product has the potential to generate $5 billion in revenue by 2015 and $10 billion to $11 billion by 2020, [according to Dow Solar Solutions]...

"The shingle incorporates a low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic cell device for capturing solar energy. Roofing contractors do not need specialized skills to install the product…"

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"…[A]n array of solar shingles to offset 60 percent of a home's power consumption [is estimated by Dow at $27,000]…

"The company received $20 million in 2007 from the Energy Department to develop building solar arrays for both residential and consumer use. The shingle is the first product introduced from Dow's solar unit…"