SolarInn Architectural Photovoltaic Roof Tile
Traditional roof appearance. Integrated solar generation.
This Is Not a Solar Panel
SolarInn transforms photovoltaic technology into an architectural glass surface—uniform, refined and designed to become part of the building itself.
A Roof Tile
Performs the conventional function of a building roof covering.
A Weather Surface
Provides protection against rain, wind, snow loads and long-term weather exposure.
A Power Generator
Turns the entire roof into a distributed solar power-generating surface.
One Roof. Three architectural functions.
Looks Like a Roof. Works Like Solar.
No raised solar panels.
No visual compromise.
The roof itself generates electricity.
SolarInn in Architecture
Private Residence, Cheshire
A fully integrated photovoltaic roof designed for a traditional British detached house, replacing conventional roof tiles with overlapping solar tiles that preserve the roof’s architectural character while generating electricity.
SolarInn Roof Tile — Integrated CdTe Photovoltaic Roofing System
Active Roof Area: 120 sqm
Surface Colour: Dark Grey
Installed Capacity: 12.6 kWp
Annual Power Generation: 11,690 kWh/year
Installation: Overlapping Tile System on Timber Battens
Architectural Roof Tile Choice
One solar technology. Four architectural languages.
Windsor Broad
CdTe Module Size:
600mm × 400mm;
Tile Size: 670mm × 480mm;
Peak power per tile: 37Wp
Cotswold Slate
CdTe Module Size:
300mm × 400mm;
Tile Size: 370mm × 480mm
Peak power per tile: 18Wp
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Yorkshire Longspan
CdTe Module Size:
1200mm × 400mm;
Tile Size: 1250mm × 450mm
Peak power per tile: 76Wp
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Highland Shingle
CdTe Module Size:
800mm × 240mm；
Tile Size: 840mm × 290mm
Peak power per tile: 29Wp
Weather & Durability Performance
Tested against key environmental stresses. Designed for long-term roof performance.
Generates electricity as part of the roof surface.
27.8 Wp / tile (Grey colour)
IEC 61215 certified
Designed to carry imposed loads as part of the building envelope.
Tested design load: up to 3,600 Pa downward
Engineered to resist wind uplift through the integrated roof system.
Tested to 1,600 Pa uplift
IEC 61215 / IEC 61730
Functions as the primary weatherproof roof covering.
Designed for wind-driven and deluge rain
PD CEN/TR 15601:2012
Designed to limit overheating and reduce ignition risk under demanding operating conditions.
UL 790 · Class A fire rating
Engineered to withstand hail impact as part of the complete roof envelope.
25 mm Ice-Ball Test
IEC 61215-2:2021
Additional Weather & Durability
TESTED / QUALIFIED
1) UV Resistance — Tested: 60 kWh/m² UV dose at 60 ± 5°C · IEC 61730-2:2023, MST 54
2) Humidity–Freeze — Tested: 10 cycles · IEC 61730-2:2023, MST 52
3) Damp Heat — Tested: 200 h · IEC 61730-2:2023, MST 53
4) Thermal Cycling — Tested: 50 cycles, ≥10 min dwell at high/low temperatures · IEC 61215-2:2021 / IEC 61730-2:2023, MQT 11 / MST 51
5) Temperature Range — Qualified: −40°C to +70°C · IEC 61730-1:2023
DESIGNED / TARGETED
1) Corrosion Protection — Designed to minimum C2 atmospheric corrosivity · ISO 9224:2012
2) Salt-Mist Resistance — Design target: IEC 61701:2020
3) Ammonia Resistance — Design target: IEC 62716:2013.
Engineered for EU Light
SolarInn’s thin-film photovoltaic technology continues generating under diffuse daylight—making architectural surfaces productive beyond direct sunshine.
Across Europe, CdTe consistently outperforms mono-crystalline silicon, delivering an average gain of +25–30% in Northern and North-Western Europe, around +20% in Central Europe, and still +6–14% in Southern regions, with its performance advantage increasing as solar irradiation decreases.
Installation System
Built Like a Roof. Powered Like Solar.
SolarInn roof tiles integrate directly into a conventional roofing build-up, installing onto timber battens without the separate aluminium rail system associated with traditional rooftop PV.
Solar Tile → Timber Battens → Breathable Membrane → Roof Structure
Electrical cables and connectors remain concealed beneath the tile layer, creating a clean, low-profile roof finish while maintaining familiar roofing construction principles.
01 — Solar Tile Integrated photovoltaic weathering layer.
02 — Timber Battens Direct support and installation interface.
03 — Breathable Membrane Secondary weather protection beneath the tiles.
04 — Roof Structure Conventional structural roof build-up.
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Colour Collection
Black Tile series
All Black Tile
Red Tile series
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Terracotta Tile
RAL:8004
Brick Red Tile RAL:3011
Burgundy Tile RAL:3009
Grey Tile series
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Silver Grey Tile RAL:9006
Dusty Grey Tile RAL:7040
Graphite Grey Tile
RAL:7024
Blue Tile series
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Blue Grey Tile
RAL:7031
Steel Blue Tile
RAL:5011
Night Blue Tile RAL:5022
