FIT VOLT roofing with photovoltaics — 175 W panel, 558 × 2040 mm

A roof can do more for a home than keep the weather out. SOLROOF combines roof covering with electricity generation, allowing photovoltaics to be included in the composition of the roof slope. SteelProfil helps explain this solution and relate it to the building design. It is aimed at owners planning a new roof who want to connect its appearance with the daily use of solar electricity.

In the SOLROOF system, the photovoltaic section works together with matching steel panels. They form a roof covering with a consistent character and an energy-generating function integrated into its surface. This approach allows the proportions and arrangement of components to be planned from the start. The owner can consider the roof as a whole, encompassing both architecture and electrical installation.

The panel lines give the roof an orderly appearance that can complement a simple house shape and the chosen façade finish. Active sections are positioned according to the roof’s possibilities, sunlight exposure and electrical design. Appearance and function therefore follow a common plan. Consider the solution while choosing the roof covering, when the intended use of electricity can be assessed at the same time.

Generated electricity can meet part of the building’s needs, depending on installation size, operating conditions and consumption patterns. Roof orientation, shading and the times when occupants use appliances all matter. Instead of assuming the same result for every home, the system should be selected for the specific situation. We help start this process by organising the information needed to assess an integrated photovoltaic roof.

The system requires suitable flashings, drainage and installation components, so the choice should be based on a complete design. This helps coordinate roofing and electrical work and plan details and service access. The owner can then assess the investment as one solution. This is especially valuable in a new building, where many decisions about roofing and equipment are made at the same time.

SteelProfil offers promotions and competitive prices on materials for construction and refurbishment. Our wider range includes first- and second-grade sheets and insulation, with selected products available from stock. A SOLROOF order, however, is prepared for the needs of the particular roof, with configuration and timing agreed individually. This allows the system purchase and the other stages of work on the building to be planned separately.

If you are considering photovoltaics alongside a new roof covering, start with a roof plan and information about electricity consumption. These provide a basis for comparing the solution with the home’s requirements. SteelProfil can help organise the selection and the range of materials needed. SOLROOF offers the opportunity to create a visually consistent roof with an additional practical role: generating electricity for everyday life.