# Lightweight Solar-Powered Shingles The SunTegra Solar Shingles are Designed for Easy Installation By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntegra References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/solar-roof-exists-suntegra-offers-solar-shingles-and-tiles.html) & [suntegrasolar](http://www.suntegrasolar.com/suntegra-shingles) While there has been a great deal of buzz about [Tesla's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy) new solar shingles, a company called SunTegra is producing a similar product that also allows for direct-to-roof installation. Unlike rack-mounted panels, these [sustainable shingles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat) provide homeowners with a more aesthetically pleasing eco energy solution. SunTegra's Solar Shingles are a form of high-tech roofing designed to "attach directly to a roof and integrate with composition shingles and other low profile roofing materials." The system uses 50 percent fewer parts than a rack-mounted system and also reduces the complexity of the installation process. As an added benefit, the system boasts a low-profile design that helps homeowners preserve curb appeal and protect the architectural integrity of their roof. With a growing number of consumers embracing [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology), the SunTegra system provides a sleek and simple way to go green. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Shingles Technology:** With the growing demand for solar energy, developing solar shingles technology could provide simpler and aesthetically pleasing ways to generate electricity from rooftops. - **Direct-to-roof Installation:** There is a trend toward direct-to-roof solar shingle installation technology that could provide homeowners with an attractive and efficient way to generate renewable energy. - **Low-profile Solar Solutions:** Low-profile solar shingles could offer homeowners a discreet way to incorporate sustainable energy while preserving the architectural integrity of their roofs and aesthetics of their homes. ### Where This Applies - **Roofing Industry:** Collaboration between roofing manufacturers and solar panel industries could lead to the development of solar roofing shingle products that can be integrated with low profile roofing materials. - **Solar Panel Industry:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate solar cells in low-profile roofing materials presents opportunities for the solar panel industry to offer more aesthetic and easy-to-install options for homeowners. - **Green Building Industry:** Solar shingles technology and direct-to-roof installation can have a significant impact on the green building industry as it offers new sustainable solutions and helps to fight climate change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Home Energy Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-storage-system.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [3D Solar Panel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipa.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md)