New 'Kawara' Roof Tile to Fit Solar Panels

The biggest Kawara (Japanese traditional roof tile) manufacturer Tsuruya started selling new roof tiles which well fit solar panels.

The tile doesn't have a traditional bend typical for Kawara, so that photovoltaic panels look better on the roof.

Nikkei: 2013/6/19 12:00
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXNZO56359390Y3A610C1L91000/
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