Mid-Michigan Business -- MLive.com: "Dow said the solar shingles reduce installation costs since it eliminates the need for separate installation of roof shingles and solar generating shingles. The solar shingles are expected to be available in limited quantities by mid-2010 and more widely available in 2011. In October, the solar shingle was named on a list of the 'Top 10 Solar ...

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