Solar PV Roof Slate Systems

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

Overview: Each solar PV slate has an output power rating of 23.83Wp with a visable area (installed) measuring 500mm wide x 384mm high per slate. PV slates are installed in the same double overlapping style as traditional roof slates. 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 35-40°. 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 18° for effective run off of rainwater.

Full System Parts List:

Solar PV Slates: Monocrystalline Solar PV collectors & roof coverings, connected together to form strings.

Starter Slates: Matching non PV slates that form the first row of slates.

Main Slates: Matching non PV slates, used for shaded areas which can be cut to size around obstructions and at roof edges.

Storm Hooks: For mounting the PV, Main and Starter Slates to roof Battens

Inverter(s): Converts the DC power generated by the PV slates into AC Power also provides for basic system monitoring.

Row to Row Cables: Used for connecting rows of PV slates together.

Bridge & Return Cables: Used to connect strings of PV Slates to the inverter(s) or PV junction boxes.

Batteries: (option) Used for storing DC power in off grid and hybrid systems.

Charge Controller: (option) Used to protect batteries by preventing overcharge and reverse current.

Solar PV Roof Slate Guarantee: 25 year manufacturer roof guarantee, 20 Year power output guarantee.

Solar PV Inverter Guarantee: 5 year manufacturer guarantee (can be extended up to 25 years).

Solar Slates - System Sizing & Power Yield Calculator

To get started with specifying the size of system, amount of slates to employ and estimate power output a good place to start is to use our Solar Slate - PV System Sizing & Power Yield Calculator. Based on either the available space to mount a system or the power requirement this simple tool will give you an at a glance estimate of how many slates to use in your system design. You can access the tool by clicking here.

Trade Solar PV Roof Slates

For professional installers, roofers, builders and competent individuals we can provide Solar PV Roof Slates on a wholesale basis. Our trade Solar PV Slate packages are price optimised specifically for those comfortable with specifying and installing these systems and therefore do not include power inverters, switchgear, matching non PV Slates or any survey or installation services.

Fully Installed Solar Slate Systems

For those looking for an end to end service we offer full installation services including all electrical services, surveying, design and roofing work. Every component in the system is selected based on the characteristics of the property, our clients system design choices and the power requirement.

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