Standing Seam Metal Roof With Integrated Solar Panels

Thin film pv solar panels are designed to integrate seamlessly with a standing seam metal roof.

Standing seam metal roof with integrated solar panels.

In that case the pv system is actually integrated into the building design and is almost unnoticeable on the roof. For standing seam roofs the solar panels simply clamp onto the seam where two panels are connected. Since there s little to no drilling through the roof potential leaking is not an issue like with asphalt shingles. Unisolar pv laminates were initially designed to fit in the pan of standing seam panels with the connection terminals concealed by the ridge cap.

These precision formed metal roof panels are fastened with hidden clips or side flanges for exceptional looks and performance. The most common type of solar metal roofing is the standing seam metal roof with integrated unisolar pv laminates. Metal roofing provides the best platform for the building integrated photovoltaic bipv system. Standing seam roof systems are seamless hidden fastened and modern.

With clip fastened standing seam roofs the panels can be clamped onto the raised seams so that no or very few actual roof penetrations are necessary. They have a very low profile which can be a significant architectural factor. The south face of this standing seam metal roof is overlaid with a four kilowatt array of thin film solar panels. A standing seam metal roof integrated with solar panels is a powerful combination of durability longevity energy efficiency and most importantly value for the money.

They can generate electricity even on cloudy days in the absence of a direct sunlight. It s also described as having raised seams or vertical legs that rise above the level of the panel s flat area. Thin film pv systems are flexible lightweight and adhere directly to the pan of a metal standing seam roof. The six green homes in this community in hinesburg vermont are all positive energy buildings producing as much energy as they use over the course of the year.

Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. The clamps don t actually go through the seam but squeeze the seam tightly so wind can t pull the solar panels off. Traditional solar panels can be integrated nicely with our metal roofs.