What is the cost of solar roof tiles?

For most people who want to try solar roof tiles, solar roof tiles cost is a very important factor that affects their willingness to invest, today, sgbsolar will provide you with a concrete introduction to how much is solar roof tiles cost, what are the components, and what are the influencing factors.

As the name suggests, it's a product that applies photovoltaic technology to roof tiles - in layman's terms, you can think of it as a type of tile that generates electricity.

It's an emerging product whose most laudable benefit is that it allows the roof to enjoy the benefits of solar energy without having to give up the aesthetics of the roof, keeping the roof understated, eschewing the unsightly and awkward look of solar panels and their destructive installation on the roof, and seamlessly integrating them into the roof while capturing the solar energy for the homeowner's use.

As a special type of shingle, it also serves to protect the roof, a benefit that is even more important than the aesthetics of the roof.

If you're serious about the appearance and integrity of your roof, then solar roof tiles are for you.

Roof angle

Most applications are on pitched roofs, flat roofs cannot be used.

It is recommended that the roof pitch range is between 15 degrees and 60 degrees.

Orientation

South facing roofs are the best choice, east or west facing roofs are also good, note that north facing roofs are not recommended at all.

Matching roof size to electricity demand

If there is a mandatory demand for electricity and the demand is too large and the roof area is too small to match the two, installation is not recommended (specific calculations are suggested below).

Brand name

The biggest factor is, of course, the brand of the product. Manufacturers in different regions have different pricing for their products, e.g. Tesla (currently only available in the USA) and sgbsolar are certainly not the same. So the choice of brand needs to be considered from a variety of perspectives.

Roof area or electricity demand

The size of the roof and the amount of electricity used determine the number of solar roof tiles to be purchased, which is the largest part of the overall roofing investment, so it is necessary to evaluate the number of solar roof tiles at the beginning of the project.

New or old roof?

Generally speaking, installing solar roof tiles on a new building or a building that is to be rebuilt is the most time-saving and cost-effective option.

If you want to install solar roof tiles on an existing roof, you will have to remove the existing tiles and reinstall them, which does not seem to be a wise decision.

Subsidies

In many countries there are financial incentives for the use of photovoltaics, which help to reduce the cost of solar roof tiles. of course these also apply to solar panels, but in some countries the financial incentives for solar roof tiles are even higher than for photovoltaic panels.

This is the core part of the article about solar roof tiles cost uncovered, sgbsolar combines solar roof tiles cost, installation cost, electrical system cost and gives a final result.

First of all, let's make an assumption

There is a 100 square metre roof, T MAX O is installed on the roof, the installed capacity is 10kw, the daily power generation is 32kwh.

Total cost is around $13,000

You may think that solar roof tiles price is a bit high, and that they are very different from solar panels.

First of all, I would like to emphasise that the positioning of solar roof tiles is different from that of solar panels. It is based on the protection of the roof and then additionally endowed with the function of power generation, which is completely different from the role of solar panels as a power generating machine.

As I said above, it is aimed at people who want to enjoy solar energy with the aesthetic appeal of their roofs.

Of course, as an excellent product, it is not afraid of price comparison, as shown in the picture.

Sgbsolar has done the calculations and come up with a detailed comparison for the important aspects of product costs, electrical costs and installation costs, and as you can see, their final costs are not that far apart - why is that?

This is due to the portability of solar roof tiles, which are installed in one go with disposable materials, which saves half the time and labour costs compared to solar panels, and which are easy and quick to install in one go.

When we compare all the factors, there is no doubt that solar roof tiles win.

With so many advantages in comparison, the biggest advantage of solar panels seems to be just the high power generation capacity and slightly lower cost, we need to consider our own needs before making a choice.

If you are considering to try solar on tile roof and participate in energy saving and carbon reduction, then I recommend solar roof tiles, sgbsolar's solar roof tiles may help you to get the benefits of solar energy and at the same time ditch the unsightly appearance of the roof.

The installation of solar roof tiles is very simple and requires only the installation of traditional shingles, except for the additional step of connecting the cables.

Sgbsolar's electrical engineers will give you a detailed distribution map of the solar panels on your roof and an electrical matching and connection plan before even quoting a price.

Sgbsolar will match you with a professionally trained professional installer to solve your installation problems.

1、What should I do if my solar roof tiles are broken?

After power failure, find the piece of solar tiles, use hot drying gun to melt the glue, remove the battery components, keep the bottom support, and replace the new battery components.

2、Does solar tiles need regular maintenance?

There is no maintenance required for the tiles. To perform optimally they need to just be kept clean, and rain water does a really good job of ensuring that.

3. Can solar roof tiles be installed on flat roofs?

No, sgbsolar does not support the installation of solar roof tiles on flat roofs for the time being.

4、Is solar roof tiles waterproof?

Yes, it is waterproof, the integrated lap joints and the design of the guttering can all play a good role in waterproofing, of course, the waterproofing of the roof itself is also essential, the double guarantee is a more secure homeowner.

5、How much power is generated in a year?

The maximum output power of T MAX O is 90w, two pieces can be installed on one square metre.The average sunshine duration is 4 hours, and the power generation loss is 20%. 

Then its annual power generation

90*2*4*0.8*365=205kwh

Sgbsolar is the world's leading professional solar roof tiles manufacturer, integrating design, production, sales and maintenance. We have been committed to the world's energy saving and emission reduction, creating a low-carbon and environmentally friendly society, using solar roof tiles to turn your roof into a power plant.

Are you frustrated by high electricity bills and tired of the ugly appearance of solar panels, come and contact us, sgbsolar will customise a unique roof solution for you!