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These solar shingles from Dow could be showing up on Kitchener-Waterloo roofs 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.”

I am always happy to provide as much information as I can about suppliers in the K-W area for products such as these.