Innovation meets tradition. An easy match for SunRoof

29 September 2020

A two-in-one solar roof is synonymous with good design and sustainable architecture. It looks impressive, supplies the house with free energy from the sun and at the same time has all the features that ensure its protection and insulation. Moreover it can form the whole roof, no matter how non-standard the roof geometry. Does this green innovation work with traditional roofing solutions?

While SunRoof has already completed over 100 full-surface solar roofs, now it has met the requirements of a project owner by combining a PV roof tile with a standard roof tile. The result is an energy-efficient house with a neat, clean-looking roof free from unsightly PV panels. A project in perfect harmony with the exhilarating beauty of nature in Masuria. The site is located 7 km into the woods, by a lake near the town of Nidzica, and completely friendly to the locals and the environment.

This investment in a solar roof of superior efficiency and modern design maximizes benefits from green energy. We can live in harmony with nature and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources around the world

- says Lech Kaniuk, CEO of SunRoof.

Solar and traditional roof tiles

The installation substructure engineered by SunRoof can integrate solar PV tiles with most standard roofing materials.

SunRoof integrated with traditional tiles

In this recent project, the solar PV tiles are combined with traditional roof tiles finished with volcanic rock topping in Forest Green, a solution inspired by traditional wooden shingles. This simple gable roof is not just green by appearance, but also due to its environmental impact. The PV technology reduced the annual CO2 emission levels for the house by 4,400 kg.

Harnessing renewable energy sources is sure to provide tangible savings for the home owners. The SunRoof installation is rated at 9.6 kWp, occupies 60 m2 of the 280 m2 roof surface, can produce 9,300 kWh of free electrical power per year and covers the power demand of the building. The ROI should be achieved within 6 years.

Innovative technology

SunRoof manufactures glass-glass type PV cells. These are state-of-the-art monocrystalline photovoltaic cells which resist PID (power induced degradation) thanks to their frameless design. The nanostructure of the top coating keeps the solar roof clean and helps snow slide off easily.

The proprietary installation system ensures optimum ventilation of the SunRoof to eliminate excessive accumulation of indoor heat. The air flow is not mechanically induced, because it works by gravity. The dedicated engineering used for this solution also protects the power-generating roofing from the accumulation of condensation during extreme ambient temperature variations. This ensures longer life for the SunRoof materials.

SunRoof manufactures 2-in-1 solar roofs and innovative façades that generate electricity without having to install traditional photovoltaic modules. This is the best investment replacing the need for installing solar panels on top of a classic roof - the most efficient solution, the lowest carbon footprint, uncompromising elegance.
Our mission is to speed up the global transition to renewables by developing beautiful roofs that, by generating electricity, will cover the energy demand of the entire building.
www.sunroof.se

Paulina Szwed-Dobrzyńska

Head of Marketing at SunRoof

+48 609 294 634