With traditional solar panels and the monocrystalline cells in the tilesĪre made by Suntech, a well-known solar PV manufacturer.Ī 4kW system will take up approximately 28.5m 2 on the roof. With Bristile flat tiles in either a ceramic/terracotta or concrete range.Īccording to the manufacturer, the solar efficiency of the tiles is on par
Warranty that guarantees their structural integrity and a 10-year total roof warranty for the system.Īustralian company Bristile Roofing is due to complete its first solar roof Bristile solar roof tilesĬost: $15,675 (4kW of Bristile solar tiles with inverter)įull power-generation capabilities. But, as with all technologies, once their scale of production increases the cost should fall. The average cost for a fully installed 4kW solar PV system inĪustralia is $5697, according to data from solar PV brokers Solar Choice, which includes the cost of the inverter (see jargon buster).Īlthough tiles are pricier than solar panels, it's likely they'll remain attractive to high-end, architect-designed houses with slate- or ceramic-tiled roofs. To create a level playing field, we picked a 4kW system as a comparison point for price with the tile retailers below. Solar roof tiles cost more than the regular PV set-up. Solar panels, and in our strength and impact testing for hail damage, they often perform as well orīetter than conventional roofing materials. They're much more resistant to cyclonic winds than.They're not bolted onto the roof, so there's no extra.