Aren’t you convinced by the traditional solar panels that are installed on roofs or in gardens? Well, take a look at these alternatives that blend in with the environment in a completely natural way.
The installation of photovoltaic panels It is a very simple way to produce solar energy at home, saving money and contributing to the decarbonisation of the planet. But the truth is that their integration into the environment is not always ideal and many people consider them unsightly.
Well, that has a solution with the solar tiles and roof tiles which we are talking about today. The first have been developed by Platiosolar and allow the surface area of the home to be used for practical purposes.
The second solution has been developed by the Taiwanese company Eterbright and it is nothing more than a tile-shaped solar panel to place on roofs, just like panels, but in a much more aesthetic and discreet way, something especially interesting in protected or heritage buildings.
a sun tile
Focusing on the tiles Platisolar, it must be said that each module or tile is protected by a layer of tempered glass and can withstand a maximum load of 2 tons. Therefore, it is perfectly valid for all types of uses and locations.
exist two types of modulesone made up of polycrystalline cells with 18.6% efficiency, 2.56 V and 8.9 A, and another of monocrystalline cells with 22.3% efficiency, 2.27 V and 8.89 A. In addition , they can be chosen in transparent, red, blue and green finish.
Also, each tile consumes 400 plastic bottles in its manufacture and PlatioSolar gives the option of installing sizes ranging from 10 to 30 square meters (20 square meters allow to cover the consumption of a conventional home).
Some installations already exist in Spanish cities, such as the 50-square-meter griddle in a park in the Glòries area that generates 7,560 kWh per year.
photovoltaic roof tiles
As for the roof tiles Eterbrightthe truth is that they represent an ideal solution for buildings that need to adapt to the environment or that have some type of protection or heritage value.
In any case, they can be used in any building and the Taiwanese company offers them in two versions, both with a power of 56 W And, yes, different sizes. The first measures 420mm x 1280mm x 38mm and weighs 9.9kg. Plus, it features open circuit voltage and is compatible with benders.
The second is compatible with traditional tiles and has a size of 457 mm x 1268 mm x 39 mm, thinking the same and reaching the same power as the previous one.
According to the manufacturer, the efficiency of these solar tiles is 14.9%, more similar to that of a conventional polycrystalline panel, and withstands large tilts and shadowsas well as high weight such as large amounts of snow.
Its marketing in Europe is very close, as both models are already under construction.