Solar tile power generation enterprise

What is the highest energy generating solar tile in the world?

Melbourne-based renewable energy company Leeson Group has unveiled an Australian-engineered roof solar PV tile that it describes as the highest energy generating solar tile in the world, with a solar efficiency of up to 19.3%. Volt Solar Tile founder and director Peter Leeson with one of the company's solar tiles.

Do solar roof tiles provide energy from the Sun?

Solar roof tiles that supply buildings with energy from the sun: wienerberger is implementing an innovative solar energy roof system in the Netherlands. To power homes by collecting energy from the sun while preserving the aesthetics of the tile roof.

What is Volt Solar Roof Tile?

Volt Solar Roof Tile is a product of Volt, which is part of Leeson Group. According to the company's website, Volt Solar Roof Tiles use a unique Metal Wrap Through (MWT) cell technology and a busbar-free design to increase the efficiency of solar cells. They also feature a built-in cable containment system, improving safety by removing live wires from the roof space.

What is a solar tile roof?

In wienerberger’s solution the solar cells are combined with a traditional ceramic rooftile and actually built into the roof tile. This preserves the aesthetic appeal of the roof. “The new solar tile means we can combine the best of both worlds: a typical clay tile roof and efficient energy generation using solar power.

Who manufactures Volt solar tiles?

Volt solar tiles are available for new builds and reroofing solutions through Bristile roofing in Australia and Spain-based roof tile manufacturer La Escandella.

Where is solar roof tile made?

The solar roof tile is currently manufactured and sold in the Netherlands, where it has passed the necessary technical tests and quality approvals. A roll-out to other European countries is planned. “In the Netherlands, the solar roof tile has generated significant interest.