Sun Slates

atlantis solar sun slate Atlantis Energy Systems, headquartered in the Town Of Lagrange (Dutchess County, NY), is a key manufacturer of “Building-Integrated Photovoltaic” or BIPV systems. The advantage to BIPV is that in the integrated approach, the solar-power cells are built right into the glass, laminated like a sandwich. The finished piece becomes part of the building, serving a second function, such as roofing, shading, window glass or whatever an architect can devise.

One of their latest products is called the Sun Slate. These look like ordinary asphalt roofing shingles and attach to the roof sheathing in much the same manner. The difference is that they connect to an AC inverter via two wires. They can be used for both on grid and off grid applications. They are made to specification and therefore are more expensive than conventional PV panels.

They are another example of locally made renewable energy products that are available.

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