These shingle-sized solar tiles don't look much different from regular roof shingles from a distance. Unlike full-sized panels they aren't set up in only one section of the roof, either.

Aniket Bhor is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront specializing in solar power. He has a master’s in renewable energies, and he has spent the past decade working as a solar engineer ...

Solar roof shingles collect energy from the sun like traditional solar panels. But instead of being installed above the roof, they're the actual roofing. A typical installation combines regular ...

Solar shingles are an aesthetically pleasing and durable alternative to solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Why choose a solar shingle over traditional solar panels? Solar panels can look bulky and detract from the beautiful aesthetic of your home. Solar shingles, on the other hand, integrate into ...