Ceramic Solar Roof Tiles

Solar tiles can cost more than twice as much as solar panels.

Ceramic solar roof tiles.

The x tile which resembles a terracotta tile that can be laid in place of roof tiles and the x roof which is a complete roof replacement. Technically called bipv building integrated photovoltaics solar roof shingles present a unique and increasingly popular renewable energy solution studies backed by the department of energy in recent years have shown that solar roofing features such as solar shingles can boost the value of your home by as much as 15 000 or even more. The average solar power roof shingle could. The flexsol solar roof tile is sustainable durable easy to install and a beautiful alternative for flat pv panels.

Ceramic roof tiles also known as clay roof tiles are a perfect option for low slope and pitched roofs. For example a 4kw solar tile system will typically cost between 12 000 and 16 000 while a 4kw solar panel system usually costs between 6 000 and 8 000. Flexsol solar roof tile. While flat solar panels have been mounted to rooftops for decades integrated and viable solar shingles or solar tiles are a recent addition to the marketplace.

Solar roof tiles are a somewhat new concept. To be more specific the exasun x tile is based on its back contact on glass technology and equipped with a suspension system for quick assembly. All about ceramic roof tiles. Two of which are solar roof related.

With a 25 year warranty solar roof lasts longer than an average roof and protects your home for decades to come. Some solar installers like to use a technique called a comp out to more easily install solar on clay tile roofs. With patented products that are made in america our system can be used over an existing roof or on a new installation. The tiles are typically less than an inch thick and a standard solar roof installation is approximately 350 tiles.

These types of roof tiles are also widely used as a design element for a wide range of applications including facades. How much do solar roof tiles cost. Our tiles are guaranteed for 30 years with the color guaranteed for 10. Neither option is cheap but the tiles will burn a much bigger hole in your wallet.

An aesthetic ceramic roof tile with integrated flexible pv solar panels. This technique involves removing all the clay tiles under the area where your solar panels will go installing composite shingle in this area then plopping in traditional solar roof mounts rails and panels in that location.