Efficiency and safety of solar roofs - everything you need to know
Safety above all
eTile solar roofs are designed for extreme weather conditions. The special StormLock design provides resistance to hurricanes - unlike traditional panels that are mounted on the roof structure, eTile modules are an integral part of the roofing. This eliminates the risk of breakage during strong gusts of wind.
The system is also extremely resistant to hail thanks to HailShield technology. Tempered glass with a thickness of 4mm withstands hail impacts up to 25mm in diameter - that's twice as much as standard photovoltaic installations.
Electrical safety is guaranteed by the SafeCore system with aluminum ventilated cable routing troughs. Inspired by the aerospace industry, this solution provides maximum cable protection for the entire service life.
Efficiency at the highest level
The key to high efficiency is CoolFlow technology - an active cooling system that uses the natural movement of air under the modules. Thanks to this, eTile roofs maintain an optimal operating temperature even in hot weather, which translates into stable energy production.
A unique solution is also SmartSwitch Optimizer - a system that automatically balances the flow of current between phases. This allows energy to be produced even when other installations shut down due to high voltage in the network. In practice, this means up to 20% more energy per year in places with weaker energy infrastructure.
What's next?
Want to learn more about specific aspects of safety and efficiency? Take a look at our detailed articles:
Did you know that... during strength tests, eTile roofs are subjected to loads of up to 5400 Pa? This corresponds to a pressure of several tens of centimeters of snow or gusts of wind with a speed of more than 130 km/h!
