Description
Uni-Solar SHR-17 17W Amorphous Flexible PV Solar Roofing Shingles Carton of 15
The Uni-Solar SHR-17 is a 17-watt amorphous flexible photovoltaic solar roofing shingle designed to replace conventional asphalt shingles while simultaneously generating solar electricity. Each shingle is a long, flexible roll of thin-film amorphous silicon triple-junction solar cells laminated onto a durable, UV-stabilized polymer backing — no glass, no rigid frame. The textured surface is designed to visually blend with the granular surface of surrounding conventional shingles. This listing is for one full carton of 15 shingles, providing a combined output of 255 watts.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Uni-Solar SHR-17
- Quantity: 15 shingles per carton (255W total output)
- Rated Power (Pmax): 17W per shingle
- Max Power Voltage (Vmpp): 9 V
- Max Power Current (Impp): 1.9 A
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 13 V
- Short Circuit Current (Isc): 2.35 A
- Max System Voltage: 600 VDC
- Series Fuse Rating: 4 A
- Shingle length: 86.4 in (2194.6 mm)
- Shingle width: 12 in (304.8 mm)
- Cell exposure area: 5.0 in × 86.4 in (127 mm × 2194.6 mm) — approximately 3 sq ft of active PV surface per shingle
- Shingle thickness: 3.12 in (15 mm)
- Cell technology: Amorphous silicon, triple-junction thin film
- Flexibility: Fully flexible — no glass, no rigid frame, virtually unbreakable
- Electrical lead wires: #18 AWG, 12 in (30.48 cm) from the underside; pass through roof deck for sub-roof wiring
- Field wiring: Copper only, 18–10 AWG, insulated for 90°C minimum
- Suitable roof slopes: 15° to 85°
- Wind load: Independently tested to 96 km/h
- Underlayment required: 30 lb. felt (#30) or fire-resistant underlayment over wood deck
- Installation method: Nailed to roof decking with standard roofing nails; adjacent shingles bonded at head-lap with EVA strip activated by heat
- Standards & certifications: UL Listed (electricity generator and prepared roofing), IEC 61646, rated 600 VDC
- Manufacturer power output warranty: 20 years
- Manufacture year: 2007 (new old stock)
- Assembled in: Mexico (Uni-Solar / United Solar Ovonic, Auburn Hills, MI USA)
- Includes: One carton of 15 SHR-17 shingles in original Uni-Solar cardboard box
Applications
Uni-Solar SHR-17 shingles are a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product — they serve as the roof covering AND the solar array simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate racking system. They are nailed directly to the roof deck over standard felt underlayment, exactly like conventional asphalt shingles, making them suitable for both new construction and reroof projects. Typical applications include residential grid-connected systems, commercial buildings, schools, apartment complexes, and condominiums. Because they are flexible and lightweight with no glass, they are well suited for roofs where the added load of a conventional framed panel system is undesirable. Uni-Solar's amorphous triple-junction cell technology gives the SHR-17 better performance than monocrystalline or polycrystalline panels in partially shaded conditions and at elevated operating temperatures — a meaningful advantage in real-world residential rooftop environments. System sizes typically range from 1 kWp to 15 kWp depending on roof area and power demand. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the SHR-17 represents a classic era of BIPV development when Uni-Solar (United Solar Ovonic) was a leading innovator in thin-film flexible solar technology for the building trades.
This Uni-Solar SHR-17 17W Amorphous Flexible PV Solar Roofing Shingle carton is new old stock — manufactured in 2007 and kept in storage since. The shingles are unused and ship in their original Uni-Solar cardboard carton. The carton and shingles show minor shelf wear from long-term storage, but the shingles themselves are uninstalled and in new condition. This listing covers one full carton of 15 shingles (255W total). Individual shingles are also available under a separate SKU — contact us for details. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
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Brand: |
Uni-Solar |
Model: |
SHR-17 |
MPN: |
SHR-17 |
Type: |
Amorphous Flexible PV Solar Roofing Shingle |
SKU: |
51633 |
Quantity per Carton: |
15 shingles |
Power per Shingle: |
17W |
Total Carton Power Output: |
255W (15 x 17W) |
Max Power (Pmax): |
17 W |
Max Power Voltage (Vmpp): |
9 V |
Max Power Current (Impp): |
1.9 A |
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): |
13 V |
Short Circuit Current (Isc): |
2.35 A |
Max System Voltage: |
600 V |
Series Fuse Rating: |
4 A |
Shingle Length: |
86.4 in (2194.6 mm / 219.46 cm) |
Shingle Width: |
12 in (304.8 mm / 30.48 cm) |
Cell Exposure Area: |
5.0 in x 86.4 in (127 mm x 2194.6 mm) |
Shingle Thickness: |
3.12 in (15 mm) |
Cell Technology: |
Amorphous Silicon (Triple Junction) |
Flexibility: |
Flexible — no glass, no rigid frame |
Lead Wire: |
#18 AWG, 12 in (30.48 cm) from underside |
Field Wiring: |
Copper only, 18-10 AWG, insulated for 90°C min. |
Suitable Roof Slopes: |
15° to 85° |
Wind Load Rating: |
Independently tested up to 96 km/h |
Underlayment Required: |
30 lb. felt (#30) or fire-resistant underlayment |
Substrate Compatibility: |
Wood deck and fire-retardant underlayment |
Installation Method: |
Nailed to roof decking; EVA strip head-lap bond |
Standards / Certifications: |
UL Listed, IEC 61646, Rated 600 VDC |
Warranty (Manufacturer): |
20-year minimum power output warranty |
Manufacture Year: |
2007 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Mexico (assembled); Uni-Solar, Auburn Hills, MI USA |
Applications: |
Residential & commercial grid-connected rooftop solar, BIPV |
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Seller Notes: |
Carton of 15 shingles in original Uni-Solar box. Individual shingles also available — contact us for details. |
Condition Notes: |
Uni-Solar SHR-17 17W solar roofing shingles — new old stock, manufactured 2007, stored unused in original carton. One carton of 15 shingles (255W). Minor shelf wear on box; shingles uninstalled and unused. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |