Solar PV Roof Slates / PV Tiles

These attractive, traditional style solar PV roof slates / PV tiles are designed to be understated and settle into their environment. Solar PV slates / PV Tiles replace traditional roof tiles and slates and are installed directly onto roof battens.

	Overview: Each solar PV slate has an output power rating of 30.5Wp with a total footprint measuring 770mm wide x 442mm high per slate. PV slates are installed in the same overlapping style as traditional roof slates, leaving a headlap of 75-85mm. Solar PV slates can either form the complete roof or integrated into existing slate, tile, metal and concrete roofs. The number of solar PV slates is flexible, full systems are designed based on aesthetic choices, power requirements, budgets and the characteristics of the property.
	Benefits: Their good looks and subtle design make solar PV roof slates a popular choice for period homes, farm buildings and with planners especially for properties located within conservation areas. Solar PV roof slate systems are always unique and completely tailored to the requirements of the buildings and their owners. For new buildings and those needing to be re-roofed the cost of the PV system can be completely incorporated into the cost of installing the roof.
	Mounting Area: The ideal mounting area is on a due South facing roof at a pitch of between 30-40°. South East or South West facing roofs will see a reduction in power of between 2-5%. East or West facing roofs will see a reduction in power of between 10-25%. The flexible nature of a solar PV slate installation means that strings of slates can be installed strategically for maximum overall power gain throughout the day. Solar PV roof slates should only be installed at a roof pitch of greater then 22.5 ° for effective run off of rainwater.

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