Roofing shingles for mimicking the appearance of photovoltaic modules

A roofing shingle, comprising:

• a cap layer,
• wherein the cap layer is composed of metal, and
• wherein the cap layer includes a first surface and a pattern on the first surface,
• wherein the pattern includes a depiction of a plurality of solar cells,
• wherein the pattern includes a plurality of pads, wherein the plurality of pads depicts a visual appearance of electrical bussing, wherein the plurality of pads is arranged in a plurality of sets, each of which includes a first pad and a second pad, and wherein the plurality of sets is arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and
• a core layer underneath the cap layer.

A system, comprising:

• a plurality of photovoltaic modules installed on a roof deck,
• wherein each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules includes a plurality of solar cells;
• and
• a plurality of roofing shingles installed on the roof deck, wherein each of the plurality of roofing shingles includes:
• a cap layer, wherein the cap layer is composed of metal, and
• wherein the cap layer includes a first surface and a pattern on the first surface,
• wherein the pattern includes a depiction of a plurality of solar cells,
• wherein the pattern includes a plurality of pads, wherein the plurality of pads depict a visual appearance of electrical bussing of the depiction of the plurality of solar cells, wherein the plurality of pads is arranged in a plurality of sets, each of which includes a first pad and a second pad, and wherein the sets of the first and second pads are arranged in a matrix including a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and
• a core layer underneath the cap layer.