Solar shingles integrate photovoltaic cells into the roofing product itself, so the weather surface and the generating surface are the same thing. Compared with panels racked above a finished roof, the result is flush and considerably less obtrusive.
It is by a distance the most expensive option on this list per square, and it is the only one that pays part of itself back. Whether it pays back enough depends on your roof's orientation, your local rates, and what incentives are available — none of which this estimator can know.
Treat the number here as the roofing cost only. Any generation modelling has to be done against your actual electricity use.
The trade-off, honestly
What it gives you
- Generates power
- Flush, unlike racked panels
- May qualify for incentives
What it costs you
- Highest cost per square by far
- Payback depends entirely on orientation and rates
- Fewer installers, more complex repairs
Best for
South-facing roofs in high-rate areas, where a replacement is due anyway.
Price it on your roofYou click. We climb. Deal?
Tell us what you need and we will handle the rest. No ladders required on your part.
