Solar tiles, also known as solar shingles or photovoltaic (PV) tiles, are a type of solar panel designed to resemble traditional roofing materials like asphalt shingles, slate, or terracotta tiles. They are made up of small solar cells that capture sunlight and convert it into electricity, allowing buildings to generate their own renewable energy while serving as part of the roof structure. Here’s how solar tiles typically work. Solar roof shingles tiles, like the FlexSol Solar Roof Tile, are designed to blend seamlessly with the existing architecture of a building while generating electricity from sunlight.