Solar Verde, a development planned for South Chicago, IL will build Zero Energy Homes that will reduce energy costs for homeowners by 60-100%. The partners in this enterprise include PureEnergy Alternatives, a company in Northbrook, Illinois. Looking at the renderings, it is clear that the project plans to use thin-film technology in the form of solar roof shingles:
"These shingles contain solar cells; each cell will produce electric power when exposed to sunlight. These cells are manufactured in a high-tech process similar to that which is used to make computer chips. Solar shingles have no moving parts, are very reliable, and have a long life." (from the website)
The combination of solar roof shingles and super-insulated walls will create homes that are not energy consumers but energy generators.
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