ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Solar shingles

Imagine your roof is made up of really cool tiles that can soak up sunlight and turn it into electricity. That's what solar shingles are! They are special tiles that can generate solar power just like regular solar panels.

Regular solar panels are big and bulky and installed on top of the roof, but solar shingles are designed to replace traditional roofing shingles. They look just like regular shingles but have tiny solar cells inside that can generate electricity.

When the sun shines on the roof, the solar shingles absorb the energy from the sunlight and convert it into electric power. The wires connected to the shingles help the power to travel to your home or to a battery that can store it for later use.

The big advantage of solar shingles is that they are more aesthetically pleasing than solar panels. They blend in well with the rest of the roof and don't look like an add-on. Solar shingles also protect your home by acting as a roof and generating electricity at the same time.

So just like how your mom and dad take care of your home, solar shingles take care of your home by providing energy while protecting it from harm.