

Roofing Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (RIPV-T) roof tiles
Tractile Solar claim they are the world’s first Roofing Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (RIPV-T) roof tile.
The roof-integrated photovoltaic tile creates both; electricity, as well as solar boosted hot water from the single unit.
The Tractile Eclipse Solar tile interlocks with Tractile Eclipse tiles for a solar roofing combination.
Tractile say the main benefits include:
- Increased PV output efficiency compared to conventional PV systems
- Aesthetic building integrated solution
- Use of cost effective and lightweight materials
- Designed for low manufacture and installation cost
- Decreased installation time and maintenance costs
..and recommend the system for:
- Heat pump
- Instantaneous gas or electricity
- Gas or electrical heated storage tank
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ECLIPSE SOLAR ROOF TILE
Dimensions in mm: W x H x D | |
– Physical | 1105 x 690 x 71 |
– Exposed | 1050 x 560 |
Exposed tile surface (square meter) | 0.588 |
Weight (kg), with single hook and no liquid in tile | 19.56 |
Profile | Solar PV glass |
Capacity in watt peak | 76 |
Capacity in litres | 1.0 |
So if you’re looking to produce some of your own electricity in your next home build or update your existing building, then check out Tractile for more information.