Colors and finishes of solar roofs - everything you need to know
The technology of colored solar roofs
Electrotile has developed a unique technology for tinting solar glass, which allows you to achieve a visual effect identical to traditional roofing. This is a breakthrough compared to standard black photovoltaic panels. The available colors have been carefully selected in collaboration with leading roofing manufacturers to ensure perfect consistency with the existing architecture.
Available colors and their characteristics
In the standard palette you will find:
- Basic Black - standard black panel with 100% efficiency, silver electrodes can be minimally visible
- Anthracite - black panel with an efficiency of 96%, where silver electrodes are covered with horizontal stripes, so from a distance of more than 10m they are not visible
- Pure Black - a uniform black panel with an efficiency of 87%, where the electrodes are completely invisible
- Brick - a brick color panel with an efficiency of 65%, emitting red color with red dots, without visible cells and electrodes
- Gray - a panel in gray with an efficiency of 60%, emitting gray color with gray dots, without visible cells and electrodes
Effect of color on system performance
Color | Relative Performance | Characteristics
Basic Black | 100% | Standard Black, Visible Electrodes
Anthracite | 96% | Black with hidden electrodes
Pure Black | 87% | Solid black without visible electrodes
Brick | 65% | Brick with red dots
Grey | 60% | Grey with grey dots
How to choose the right color?
When choosing the color of the solar roof, it is worth considering several key aspects:
Architectural style
Modern style houses go well with anthracite or black roofs. For traditional architecture, brick or gray tones are better suited.
Colour | Recommended Use
Basic Black | Modern architecture
Anthracite | Minimalist designs
Pure Black | Modern Construction
Brick | Traditionell arkitektur
Grey | Universal applications
Surroundings
Pay attention to the surrounding buildings - the solar roof should harmoniously fit into the landscape. Historic districts often have specific guidelines from the historic conservator regarding color.
Energy efficiency
If the priority is maximum system performance, the best choice will be dark colors - Basic Black and Anthracite, which provide the highest efficiency of solar energy conversion. Remember that the choice of decorative colors such as Brick or Gray is associated with a decrease in performance of up to 35-40%.
Visual consistency of the entire roof
A unique feature of Electrotile systems is the ability to maintain a uniform appearance of the entire roof - both the active (energy-generating) and the inactive part. The inactive parts are made of identical sheet metal, which ensures a perfect visual fit.
How long will they keep their color?
Through the use of a special glass tinting process and high quality materials, Electrotile solar roof colors retain their properties for decades. The system is covered by a 25-year guarantee for the preservation of visual parameters.
Choosing the color of a solar roof is more than a matter of aesthetics - it is a decision that affects both the appearance of the building and the energy efficiency of the system. Thanks to modern technologies, you can enjoy a roof that not only produces energy, but also blends perfectly with the architecture of your home.
Want to know more? Contact our consultants who will help you choose the optimal solution for your home.
Did you know that...
- The technology of tinting solar glass in eTile roofs was developed in cooperation with European research institutes specializing in optics and photovoltaics.
- A single eTile panel in Basic Black can produce as much energy per year as it takes to charge an electric car for a distance of 1000 km.
- The process of applying color to solar glass is carried out by a robotic production line with micrometer accuracy, which ensures perfect dot distribution and uniform appearance.
