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.

Do solar roof tiles save energy?

The installation of these tiles will generate electricity, saving you money on your fuel bills. A 4kW solar roof tile system could save you more than 50% of the household’s annual energy costs, based on an electricity bill of £600 a year. A 1kW system, the smallest option, could provide a saving closer to 15%. *2 How efficient are the tiles?

How do solar roof tiles work?

Solar roof tiles work in the same way as traditional solar panels, making use of PV cells within the tiles to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. The PV cells generate direct current (DC) electricity, which is then converted to alternating current (AC) by an inverter, making it suitable for household use.

How much energy does a solar roof generate?

For every 1Kw installed on a roof they generate an average of 3.7kWh. As a relatively new technology in the UK, solar tiles for roof can be fairly expensive. According to Checkatrade.com, they can cost around double what you’d pay for solar panel installation.

Do solar panels replace roof tiles?

Conventional solar panels sit on top of your roof tiles, however, solar tiles completely replace your existing roof tiles. Solar Tiles function exactly like solar panels, despite their different appearance. This cool option allows you to produce electricity in style using the sun’s power.

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.