What are solar roof tiles?

Solar roof tiles are slightly different to other types of solar technology as they blend seamlessly with your roof while providing your home with green electricity. This makes them the perfect match for people who want to benefit from cheaper energy bills and renewable energy, but don’t like the look of solar panels.

What colour tiles go with a solar roof?

Our new solar tiles in brick red and slate grey are an excellent match for roofs clad with brown-red clay tiles and grey fibre cement tiles. The SunStyle solar roof has an extremely low construction height and can be integrated stylishly into any building.

What are coloured solar tiles?

Coloured solar tiles in brick red and slate grey are a new addition to the range. They bring new possibilities in colour design and architectural integration of the solar roof.

What are solar tiles & how do they work?

Solar tiles are typically integrated into a regular roof tile, like a concrete tile. These tiles act like heat sinks, meaning the PV elements of the tile don’t get excessively hot (and therefore become less efficient) compared to traditional solar panels.

Are solar tiles expensive?

Unlike traditional solar panels, solar tiles double up as a roof covering or roof tile replacement, so they will naturally be more expensive than bolting solar panels onto an existing roof. Solar tiles also require a longer, more complex installation, installed by roofers rather than PV installers, increasing costs.

Can solar tiles be installed on a flat roof?

Solar tiles need a pitch angle above 14-15 degrees (depending on the tile), so they are unsuitable for flat roofs. Whilst solar panels usually have the same limitation, as they are usually installed parallel to the existing roof, they can be angled using frames on flat roofs or ground installations.