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Solar Panel Roofing

SolarCity's 'Solar Roof' Will be a Roof Made Entirely from Solar Panels

— August 10, 2016 — Eco
Installing a solar panel on one's roof, while a noble endeavor, is either difficult and technically trying or extremely expensive (or both), which is why SolarCity is planning to change the roofing industry with its solar roof. Though the product is still very much a concept, the soon-to-be Tesla-owned company announced that it will be releasing a solar roof in which the roof itself is a solar panel, rather than solar panels being a module added on top of a preexisting roof.

While of course having to generate electricity, as any solar power generator does, the trick to the solar roof is that it will also have to be aesthetically appealing. People take pride in their houses' appearances and an unattractive or ostentatious style would make selling the solar roof a slanted affair. However, the appeal of such readily available green energy might offset the complaints of aesthetes.
Trend Themes
1. Solar Roofing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and materials to create aesthetically appealing solar roofs that seamlessly integrate with the design of buildings.
2. Integrated Solar Panels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design solar panels that are integrated into the structure of buildings, eliminating the need for separate installations and providing a more efficient and cost-effective solution.
3. Renewable Energy in Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, into the construction process to create sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Roofing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with solar panel manufacturers to develop roofing materials that are capable of harnessing solar energy and generating electricity.
2. Solar Power - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced solar panel technologies and systems that can be seamlessly integrated into various industries, such as residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
3. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate construction processes and materials to incorporate renewable energy solutions like solar panels, making buildings more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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