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Solar photovoltaic tiles a bet on the future

In times when electric energy is measured as the basis of gold, new concepts are implemented and developed to supply the demand for this electrical resource. Many companies and consumers are already aware of the major technological innovations in the energy sector to possibly install these new features in their homes and organizations.In addition to the advances and expansion of solar panels in photovoltaic and thermal systems, the generation of clean and inexhaustible energy has gained another ally in the sustainability efficiency of the renewable process, solar tiles generate energy and still please consumers who appreciate the architectural style of their homes or businesses.In 2009, we presented a report on the "Solar Tiles" project of the University of Minho and the Nova University of Lisbon, which at the time was considered as one of the most innovative projects in the area of ​​solar energy worldwide, in which the hypothesis use of solar energy through photovoltaic tiles.Nowadays solar photovoltaic tiles are already a reality that are provoking more and more the interest of the private consumers who request information about this and still new technology.The photovoltaic tiles could be the future with the possibility of making homeowners independent of the electricity grid, who will be able to produce electricity by taking advantage of solar photovoltaic energy in an easy way, and this photovoltaic roofing technology can often come before installed at the time of acquisition of a new home.

What are Photovoltaic Tiles
An interesting bet is the sustainable tiles or photovoltaic tiles, similar to the conventional models, the tiles integrate mini solar panels embedded in its interior, to the diverse forms and models nowadays in the market, most of them are made of ceramic and owns 4 cells photovoltaic, the installation takes place under the roof to the converter, an innovation of the energy sector that is gaining international prominence and promoting the sustainability.With the installation of these solar tiles in an area of ​​45sqm, the power generation would reach about 3kw and supply the energy demand of a house, the placement of these photovoltaic tiles is carried out as usual, they are common tiles, like the others sold in the market , but with the potential to generate clean and sustainable energy for all consumers.

Exceeded solar panels

Solar panels also continue to please consumers and organizations, but since the boards are considered large, heavy and do not meet the aesthetic aspects of the roofs, the public has a certain rejection towards this model, so the sales and the energy industry is stagnant , not only for the value of installing the solar panels, but the appearance of this system is not appealing to consumers.

Tegola Solare model

Two large Italian companies have joined together to develop photovoltaic tiles, Area Industrie Ceramiche and REM have named the new product as Tegola Solare the model has already conquered all of Europe, cities like Venice get several solar shingles on their roofs, Spain and Portugal also started installing tiles in some cities, a significant advance towards sustainability.

Solar photovoltaic tiles-SRS Energy

Another renewable energy giant, the US company SRS Energy, has also launched a photovoltaic tile, Solé as it is titled is made of a high performance polymer, has a dark blue color, is unbreakable, lightweight and recyclable. The product in question was developed to be compatible only with the ceramic tiles of the manufacturer E.U.Tile, a partner of the company SRS Energy.
In Brazil, in order to win the market and reach consumers, the government needs to diversify the energy matrix in the country, to promote greater subsidies for renewable energy, especially in the solar sector, thus attracting more investors capable of implementing such photovoltaic roof tile National territory.
Every advance in the energy sector is important to generate more sustainability and to collaborate with the renewable energies, we have to bet on these innovations to contribute with our environment.


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