/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/ancient-cities-are-now-using-solar-panels-in-roof-tilesRoof tiles in the Villa of the Mysteries produce power. (Image Credit: Pompeii Archaeological Park ) Renewables in ancient cities? While solar panels produce clean energy, there&rsquo;s usually a catch. The problem? Solar panels affect the appearance...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/ancient-cities-are-now-using-solar-panels-in-roof-tilesSun, 12 Jul 2026 18:54:16 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:72107c38-a699-4b40-8688-ccc5c1df9794beacon_dave1<p>Looks like they have gone with individual tiles rather than grouping several tiles into a more traditional sized solar panel.&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/1280x720/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-72107c38-a699-4b40-8688-ccc5c1df9794/7f80dd_5F00_a17d56aa64fa43e49e921baa60d64395_7E00_mv2.jpg" /></p> <p>Lots of connections !</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=29953&AppID=4&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/power-management/b/blog/posts/ancient-cities-are-now-using-solar-panels-in-roof-tilesSun, 12 Jul 2026 18:24:17 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:72107c38-a699-4b40-8688-ccc5c1df9794DAB0<p>This approach makes sense.</p> <p>You greatly extend the life of the roof and provide local power.</p> <p>win win.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=29953&AppID=4&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">