Eco Factor: Solar energy generating tiles can replace curved clay tiles.
SRS Energy will be launching Solé Power Tile at the American Institute of Architects 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition to be held in San Francisco later this month. The Solé Power Tile is the company’s first building-integrated photovoltaic product that might convert your roof into a personal power grid. The tile has been developed for homeowners for whom conventional solar cells aren’t visually appealing.
Based on Thin-Film solar technology, the tiles enable homeowners to easily replace clay tiles with curved solar tiles without sacrificing both function and the visual appeal of the roof. The company claims that the tile generates more energy than comparable products on the market today. The tiles can be installed just as a normal clay tile, but the company wants the tiles to be installed by an authorized contractor.
Via: SRS
