Solar for the masses

We work across Herefordshire, Monmouthshire & Gloucestershire to install Marley inset solar panels onto/into roofs. Whether you’re looking for solar roof solutions or complete solar roof installments, our team is the best for the job!

Installation

For new roofs or extensions to existing buildings, regulations require that all tiles are fixed with nails or clips. Roof-integrated solar panels, like Marley SolarTile ®, can be installed easily in a new roof application. The solar panels and flashings can be fitted to the roof first and then the roof covering can be fixed around them. Integrated solar panels are also easy to install as a retrofit option. Simply remove a patch of tiles and install the solar panels, which leaves spare, perfectly matched tiles available for any future roof repairs. As well as being easy and simple to fit, the installation time for Marley SolarTile is really quick. The patented connection of simply pushing the panels together to create a weather-tight and secure fixing means installation can be less than one hour per kilowatt-peak

Why Solar?

Solar panel systems, which are often referred to as photovoltaics(PV), work by capturing energy from the sun using photovoltaic cells. What makes the cells so effective is that even on a cloudy day they generate electricity, because the cells don’t need direct sunlight to work. The cells operate by converting sunlight into electricity which can be used by the home or building they are on. The key benefit of adding solar panels to the roof is reduced energy bills. As sunlight is a free energy source, it means energy bills will come down as soon as the panels are installed, and in new build applications, it means that bills for home buyers and tenants will start at a reduced rate.

Solar electricity is also renewable energy and it doesn’t release carbon dioxide, so it can significantly cut a building’s carbon footprint. A typical home could save between 1.3 and 1.6 tonnes of carbon per year and make a saving of up to £260 on the annual electricity bill (when using the energy generated) simply by installing solar panels*.

*This data is from the Energy Saving Trust

Marley SolarTile ® is a roof-integrated solar panel product, which means it replaces the tiles on the roof so that the panels sit lower in the roofline, look more like a part of the building design, and deliver a more attractive aesthetic. Product performance is always key when selecting building products and Marley SolarTile ® doesn’t disappoint, achieving exceptional fire performance, wind resistance, and weather tightness without the need for extra roof battens, adhesive flashing rolls, or fireproofing materials. High winds are always a consideration for roofing applications, Marley SolarTile® has a certified wind resistance more than four times greater than other products on the market, without any modification to the roof structure below, and can even be used in exposed locations, giving you peace of mind that the product you choose is of the highest specification.