[MassHistPres] Solar panels in historic districts

[Garrett Laws]

Dennis,

Those are Sunslates (manufactured by Atlantis Energy) and we were part of
the group that installed them. The “slates” are individual pieces,
literally 100’s of pieces, that get wired together. The big pro is that the
finished roof looks like a typical roof as there are filler pieces that can
be cut. The con is that this is an expensive roof that generates less
energy than most standard panel roofs, I don’t know what the power output
is. The other considerations were the hip roof and the shade from the
dormer.

Garrett
Copper & Slate

On Saturday, October 9, 2021, Dennis De Witt <abtdewitt at rcn.com> wrote:

> Here is an installation done a number of years ago in Brookline.  I do not
> know the brand but at that time it cost $74k, as I recall.  They are not
> identical to conventional shingles (as you can see) but much better than
> the standard panels, which would have been impossible on this roof.
>
> Dennis De Witt
>
>
> On Oct 9, 2021, at 11:22 AM, George Shaw <georgeshawartist at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> I'd be curious to hear what thoughts folks have on photovoltaic shingles
> such as those manufactured by Tesla? They are less visible than traditional
> panels, but look different than more traditional  asphalt shingles.  Would
> they be an acceptable alternative in a historic district?
> George Shaw
> Harmony Woodworking
> (Retired)
>
> On Sat, Oct 9, 2021, 10:43 AM Gretchen Schuler <ggschuler126 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I know that there have been discussions about solar panels. If there is a
>> way to search topics in this  listserve I would love to know
>>
>> My question is: how have other LHDCs dealt with applications for an array
>> of solar panels on roofs of 18th and 19th century buildings (so many of
>> which were built to optimize a south exposure). It sure is a major visible
>> change for which there certainly is no historic precedent.
>> Many thanks in advance
>> Gretchen Schuler
>> Wayland Historic District Commission
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Many Thanks,
Garrett Laws

www.copperandslate.net
The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
Fine Roofing and Historic Carpentry
238 Calvary Street,
Waltham, MA 02453
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