One of the few solar panel tiles already on the market gb sol s pv slate is manufactured in wales.
Solar panel roof tiles uk.
Solar tiles work just like panels to provide you with clean free energy.
British solar company gb sol is based in pontypridd wales where they have been manufacturing solar panels for over 20 years.
For example a 4kw solar tile system will typically cost between 12 000 and 16 000 while a 4kw solar panel system usually costs between 6 000 and 8 000.
They are the only uk company we ve found in our research offering a product to rival tesla s solar tiles although their product is a solar slate.
It s designed to integrate with slate roofs where planning permission can be restricted.
Natural blue grey slate effect.
Your home can capture this free abundant energy source through rooftop solar tiles turning sunlight into electricity for immediate use or storage in a powerwall battery.
It will cost between 5 000 and 7 000 to fit a 1kw system to your roof with the price likely to rise by approximately 2 500 for every additional kw.
Each module replaces 3 regular tiles.
That means they are also eligible for the exact same incentives.
Tesla solar roof tesla uk model s.
How much do solar roof tiles cost.
In the uk that means you will receive the feed in tariff for the energy you use and the excess electricity you sell back to the grid.