Solar Roofing Shingles from Aesthetic Green Power

Aesthetic Green Power (AGP) markets solar roofing and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products. These products incorporate electricity-generating solar cells into roofing, canopies and exterior glazing. Its published product range includes Sunslates, TallSlates and custom solar glass.

If you are considering an AGP roof, ask for current availability and specifications before comparing quotes. Some documents on the manufacturer’s website describe older models. The measurements below identify those documents rather than assume every specification applies to products sold today.

Company Background

AGP traces its origins to Atlantis Energy Systems. According to an archived page from Columbia University’s Pao Laboratory, Frank Pao donated Atlantis’s solar-manufacturing equipment to the university in early 2017.

The university’s Pao Lab and the Sustainable Product Development Lab are distinct. AGP’s description of the two laboratories identifies the latter as a center run by Pao. This distinction matters: a research relationship with Columbia does not mean the university controls all of AGP’s associated businesses.

Solar Roofing Products

The following descriptions draw on AGP’s residential product information and the dated specifications linked below.

TallSlates

AGP designed TallSlates to fit into a natural slate roof. Its roofing system leaves a space, called a plenum, beneath the slates. An optional thermal system can collect heat from beneath compatible roofing products; that equipment is separate from the solar cells that generate electricity.

Sunslates5 and Sunslates6

The five- and six-inch names refer to nominal solar-cell sizes, not the dimensions of the complete roofing tiles. Sunslates5 has a smaller exposed area, which can suit roofs with several small roof planes. Neither name means that the glass tiles bend around curves.

• Sunslates5: AGP’s June 2014 specification sheet lists model SS125SM at 28.375 × 15.75 inches, with an exposed area of 1.31 square feet and rated electrical output of 17 watts under standard test conditions.
• Sunslates6: The June 2014 specification sheet lists model SS156GM at 33.125 × 19.688 inches, with an exposed area of 1.98 square feet and rated output of 23 watts under standard test conditions.

Size is not the only difference: the documented models also differ in weight and electrical specifications. Compare the datasheets for the exact products in your quote.

TallSlates Grandee

AGP lists TallSlates Grandee at approximately 11.83 square feet per unit. The larger format suits large, uninterrupted roof planes. The manufacturer describes it as Class C listed; confirm the applicable fire classification and roof-assembly requirements for your project.

Solar Glass and Optional Heat Recovery

AGP’s commercial product information describes custom canopy glass and facade glass. Canopy glass provides overhead coverage; facade glass forms part of a building’s exterior walls. Project requirements help determine glass thickness, laminate construction and solar-cell layout.

AGP’s project gallery includes the solar ring at MetLife Stadium and a canopy at the County Operations Center in San Diego. These are examples of the company’s custom work, not specifications for a residential roof.

AGP calls its optional heat-recovery system B.I.T.E.R.S., short for Building Integrated Thermal Energy Roofing Systems. The company describes applications including domestic hot water, pool heating and ground-source heat storage. Do not assume a solar-roofing quote includes this thermal equipment.

Installation and Roof Ratings

AGP’s residential FAQ says Sunslates require a licensed installer with the company’s required installation certification. It distinguishes TallSlates as not requiring the same certification. Ask AGP to confirm the requirements for your product, and check local licensing and permitting rules.

The Sunslates specification sheets identify a Class A fire rating. That rating does not establish wind resistance, snow-load capacity or safe access for walking on the roof. UL lists separate testing for fire and wind performance. Ask your installer for the applicable roof-system specifications and maintenance instructions rather than treating a fire rating as a general durability guarantee.

Warranty

AGP’s residential FAQ describes a 25-year roof-integrity warranty and a 20-year power warranty, subject to its installation requirements, and says TallSlates carry the same warranty. This is a summary of the manufacturer’s published information, not a substitute for the warranty contract.

Before purchasing, obtain the current written warranty for your model. Check coverage, exclusions, power-performance thresholds and the claims process. Confirm commercial-project coverage with AGP.

Environmental Goals

In its vision statement, AGP emphasizes integrating renewable energy into buildings while preserving their appearance. It also discusses solar-powered transportation. These are the company’s stated goals, not a guarantee that a particular roof will supply all of a home’s energy or achieve net-zero emissions.

Contacting Aesthetic Green Power

Contact information checked against AGP’s contact page on September 9, 2026.