Energy from the sun over Masurian water: The future of tourism in harmony with nature

When Marcin started planning an investment in cabins on the water in his port near Giżyckie, he knew that he wanted to create something more than just another tourist attraction. “Masuria deserves solutions that combine modernity with respect for nature,” he recalls, looking at three elegant bodies floating majestically on the water.

Innovation born of need

“Initially, the main challenge was the roof,” explains Marcin. “Traditional sheet metal seemed like an obvious choice because of the design, but I wanted the cottages to be energy self-sufficient. When I discovered the eTile Flat system, I knew I had found the perfect solution.”

Cooperation with Electrotile resulted in an unusual solution - specially designed panels with a length of 2.5 meters. “It was a breakthrough,” admits the owner. “Thanks to the non-standard length of the modules, we avoided the need to connect 'on the bellow', which not only improved the aesthetics, but also simplified the installation and increased the tightness of the roof.”

Technical challenges, elegant solutions

The system consists of three identical installations, each adapted to the area of a single cottage:

• Length of modules: 2,5m
• Power of installation per cottage: 4 kWp
• Energy storage: 5 kWh per unit
• Annual energy production: about 3,800 kWh per cottage

“The use of longer eTile Flat modules was a hit,” says Marcin. “This not only improved the aesthetics, but also increased the efficiency of the system. Each cottage is completely energy self-sufficient, even in the peak season.”

Success that inspires

The innovative approach was quickly noticed in the industry. “Other similar projects are currently being implemented,” admits Marcin with pride. “Investors from other regions are coming to see how ecology can be combined with luxury leisure.”

Guests especially appreciate the harmonious combination of modern technology with nature. “I often hear that our guests encounter such an elegant use of solar energy for the first time,” says the owner. “This shows that the future of tourism lies in solutions that are both ecological and aesthetic.”

A look into the future

The success of the first three cottages encouraged Marcin to plan further investments. “We are working to expand the offer with larger units, also equipped with the eTile Flat system. Electrotile is already designing even longer panels for us.”

Technical data of the project:

• Roof area of a single chalet: 35 m²
• System: eTile Flat with custom modules 2.5m
• Total installation power: 12 kWp (3 x 4 kWp)
• Total energy storage capacity: 15 kWh
• Annual energy production: about 11,400 kWh

Did you know that... Specially designed eTile Flat modules with a length of 2.5 m are the first solution of this type in Poland. Their use not only improves the aesthetics of the roof, but also increases the efficiency of the system thanks to fewer connections between modules.

“This project proves that the future of tourism can be ecological and luxurious at the same time,” concludes Marcin. “Thanks to the eTile Flat system, our cottages not only look beautiful, but also represent a model of sustainability in the tourism industry.”

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