Solarcentury C21e PV Roof Tiles (Community)

Solarcentury's C21e photovoltaic tiles deliver an excellent performance per m2 and, in its two variations, is compatible with both tiled and slate roofs providing an excellent aesthetic finish to the roof whilst helping to cut down on carbon emissions by generating the buildings own electricity.

C21e tiles and slates are simple to install, fixing directly to standard roofing battens, and can add significant value to a house. Solar energy is increasingly popular with homebuyers, self-builders and renovators as legislation from Government and consumer demand is driving a change in roofing. 'Active roofs' incorporating solar energy systems are becoming increasingly popular.

When daylight hits the solar tiles, which contain photovoltaic cells, it is converted to clean electricity. This process relies on daylight to work, not direct sunlight, so the C21e systems still produce electricity on cloudy days.

The electricity produced by the systems flows along a cable in the loft to an inverter. The inverter converts the electricity from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), which is used in the house in exactly the same way as the electricity from the grid.

When the systems are producing more power than is needed in the home, electricity is exported and sold back to the utility company. At night, when the system is not producing electricity, power is imported from the grid in the normal way.

The solar installation needs very little maintenance from the homeowner, there are no moving parts and normal rainfall should keep the slates clean.

Product Benefits:

• No extra planning: C21e tiles sit flush with standard roof tiles, to provide a traditional finish. Protecting your property from the elements and producing power for your home.
• Ease of installation: Fitted to standard wooden battens using traditional roofing practice, with one solar tile covering the width of four conventional tiles.
• No specialist skills: Designed to be installed by the roofing contractor, as part of the roof build.
• Fast to fit: As fast to fit as traditional tiles, with all of the electrical work carried out within the building.