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The concept seems obvious: Why put solar panels on a roof when you could just make the roof out of solar panels? But Tesla’s attempt to design a solar roof didn’t go well: The solar tiles turned out ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

A new solar shingle, launched at CES 2022, is installed with just a nail gun. Here's why it could be a big deal. What would you say to faster, easier and dramatically cheaper installation of your ...

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