[MassHistPres] Solar panels in historic districts

[WN Hill Preservation]

Another brand of low profile solar roofing - SunTegra - could also be an
option for historic buildings - the  manufacturer is based in NY state, and
they make both tiles and shingles
https://www.suntegrasolar.com/suntegra-homeowners/

Because they are installed flush to the roof, this avoids the problem of
having squirrels get under raised solar panels and chewing the wiring!
https://www.treehugger.com/solar-roof-exists-suntegra-offers-solar-shingles-and-tiles-4854858




On Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 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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