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Photovoltaic Shingles

A new concept in solar power, photovoltaic shingles, can help protect your home from the elements while generating pollution-free electricity.Wires from the photovoltaic cells on each shingle connect to a junction box. The current is sent to a battery for storage, and an inverter converts it to AC power. You can operate everything from a home computer to a security system with the electricity generated by these shingles.
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" Hi! I'm Bob Vila from Home Again. A new concept in solar power, photovoltaic shingles, can help protect your home from the elements while generating pollution-free electricity. The shingles connect to a junction box. The current is stored in a battery, and an inverter converts it to AC power. You can operate everything from a home computer to a security system with the electricity generated by these shingles. For more information, check out my website at bobvila.com. Good luck with your home improvement projects."

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