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EcoBuild 2011 / Photo: SolarEdge

Not even the chilly London weather managed to deter the tens of thousands who flocked to the ExCeL Exhibition and Conference Centre from attending the annual EcoBuild exhibition. Over 1,300 exhibitors were on hand to present the latest innovations in sustainable design and green construction.

he massive presence of exhibitors from the PV market at this year’s exhibition speaks volumes of the UK PV market’s newfound growth, prompted primarily by the UK government’s generous feed-in-tariffs (FiT) – targeted at reducing carbon emissions by 35% by the year 2020 – up to 41.3p/kWh for PV generation and an extra 3p for export. At current conversion rates, that’s over 50 Euro cents and over 70 US cents for every kilowatt-hour produced.

The government’s new incentives promise a quite literal sunny new future for the UK PV market. With over 34 MW installed throughout the country since the FiT subsidization began in April 2010, the UK market became one of the world’s fastest growing PV markets. PwC’s research expects the UK PV market’s growth to continue, with a projected 1,000 Megawatts installed by 2015.

The new FiT introduced by the British government is highest for installations of up to 4kWp, which naturally makes residential-scale installations the most attractive.

Residential PV installation in the UK. Chimneys and dormer windows cast shadows over the modules in certain parts of the day / Installed by Engensa

Everyone who has been to the UK is familiar with the image of long rows of terraced houses populating British cities and towns. Aside from their unique style and appearance, the interconnected roofs dictated by this architectural style have a huge advantage over separate buildings: they allow PV systems installed on them to be easily joined together as one installation, hence minimizing the amount of inverters required and making the most out of the 4kWp FiTs by maximizing the power produced from each installation. This, in turn, means a faster return on investment and happier homeowners and installers who benefit from both clean energy and a steady income thanks to the generous tariffs.

But for traditional solar installations, the row houses’ roofs are as practically problematic as they’re theoretically attractive – which is part of the reason we still don’t commonly see sparkling PV modules lined against the brown chimneys on the UK rooflines. So, what’s the problem? The roofs of the terraced houses are often multi-faceted and feature varying tilts. And if that alone is not enough, chimneys, antennas and even the characteristic dormer windows cast shades over the modules’ potential locations during certain parts of the day.

Traditional installations require strings connected to the same inverter to be identical in length, orientation and tilt, along with other rigid design rules. The problem which the traditional approach poses here is twofold: first, to fully populate the different facets of the roof with PV modules requires multiple inverters – thus raising the cost of installation and reducing ROI, and secondly, even with multiple inverters, the partial shading on the roof creates a mismatch between the modules in the string and causes other, unshaded modules to generate less power than possible. In a traditional installation, the solution is to entirely avoid partially shaded areas – making utilized roof space even smaller.

All hopes for green solar roofs in the UK are not lost, however – as demonstrated by the following case. Last November, Mr. Bakewell of Oxford contacted leading British installer Engensa in order to receive a second opinion about his planned grid-connected PV installation. Mr. Bakewell’s intention was to install PV modules on two houses in his property, which are approximately 10 meters apart. The first PV professional he contacted recommended installing two PV installations using two inverters, one for each roof. Why the two inverters? Because of the different tilts. One house’s roof has a 40 degree tilt, while the other has a 25 degree tilt. Mr. Bakewell was also told that his pine trees could pose a problem by casting shades on his roof in the mornings.

Mr. Bakewell's solar installation in Oxford/ Installed by Engensa

The surprise came when Engensa told Mr. Bakewell that it was in fact possible to incorporate the two roofs into one PV installation, using one SolarEdge solar inverter and per-module PowerBox Power Optimizers. The result was a 3.3kWp system consisting of 18 185W ET Solar modules and 18 SolarEdge PB250-AOB Power Optimizers. Each PowerBox is attached to a single module and tracks its individual Maximum Power Point (MPP), resulting in optimal MPPT regardless of mismatch between modules – which is created by different orientations (in Mr. Bakewell’s case, the two roofs) as well as by partial shading (in Mr. Bakewell’s case, the pine trees). You can read more about Mr. Bakewell’s PV installation – as well as what he has to say about it -here.

Another challenge posed by traditional installations is the need to use a single type of solar module in every string. But what happens when you want to use multiple types of solar modules – from different manufacturers and with different power outputs and sizes? The ability to use different types of modules in one string is an important advantage in a residential installation, because it can help an installer utilize more roof space by using modules of varying dimensions (and ultimately, outputs). To see how this can be done, we turn to another British installation – this time in Exeter, southwest England.

Different types of modules in a single string in SunGift's test site in Exeter / Installed by SunGift SOLAR

The 3.91kWp Exeter installation was performed by another leading UK installer, SunGift Solar, as part of a test site. What makes this installation unique is the fact that SunGift Solar used five different types of modules, with five different power outputs, in the same string: six Sharp NU185 modules, four Sanyo HIT240 modules, four Conenergy PowerPlus 225 modules, four REC235 PV modules, and four DAY4 modules – a total of 22 modules in a single string. The PowerBoxes enabled this installation by eliminating mismatch between the PV modules. The entire string was connected to a SolarEdge SE4000 inverter.

Sounds easy, doesn’t it? That’s because it is. The FiTs that paved the way towards the UK PV market’s boom are in place and the technology that addresses the challenges facing the segment most favored by the fresh FiT is already here. All that’s left now is to sit back and enjoy the sun.

Source:  Renewable EnergyWorld.com

UK's Feed-in Tariff scheme triggers 10-fold Solar Increase in 2010

A record number of UK properties have taken advantage of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) incentive scheme to install sources of renewable power, data from the energy regulator Ofgem reveals.

And despite being one of the coldest years on record, the official statistics confirm a 10-fold increase in the expansion in solar power in the UK last year.

However, the news could lead to uncertainty in the market after the government threatened to revise the cash-for clean energy programme if installations exceeded its forecasts.

The figure show the equivalent of a 38-turbine, utility-sized wind farm is now connected to the national grid with 17,557 FiT-registered installations generating a combined total of 57.6 megawatts of clean energy.

Of these new renewable sites, 16,375 were registered with the programme as photovoltaic solar panels, 1,007 wind turbines, 157 hydro sites and 18 micro CHPs.

The solar panel market could now become a victim of its own success as the government could be tempted to rebalance the market demand and place greater incentives with wind and reduce the payback for solar.

Solar panels, which according to the figures, have a total capacity to generate more than 42.5 megawatts of electricity, are registered to receive between 29.3p and 41.3p per kilowatt hour of energy generated.

Although source of renewable wind energy on average generate more energy, their total output was only 10.7 megawatts, according to the figures released this week.

The statistics also revealed the FiT scheme was most popular in the south east of England with the region recording 3,595 registrations, followed closely by the south west with 3,244 installations.

The East Midlands recorded 1,453, East of England 2,272, London 801, the North East 332, North West 884, West Midlands 1,121 and the Yorkshire and Humber area 2,297.

The Ofgem figures also showed 4.3 megawatts of hydro-power were registered to benefit from the tariffs from their introduction in April through December.

The guaranteed prices were introduced by the Labour government before it lost the general election last May. The new coalition government, in an October review of spending across all departments, said it would maintain the tariffs until a review in 2013.

The tariffs are guaranteed for 25 years and vary according to capacity and whether panels are fitted to old buildings or new ones. 


Source:   Click Green

London's New Black Cabs Must be Electric by 2020

In a push to improve air quality in London, city officials will require that all new black taxi cabs be electric by 2020.


Under increased pressure to reduce the worst air pollution in Europe, London Mayor Boris Johnson says the city will refuse licenses to any taxi older than 15 years beginning in 2012, a move that will remove about 1,200 black cabs from London’s roads. 


Beginning in 2013, the city will require that cabs undergo two emissions inspections annually. In Central London, vehicles account for about 80 percent of air pollution, with black cabs contributing about 20 percent of the emissions. 


The new policy in London comes as officials announced plans to install 4,000 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout the UK, calling 2011 the “year of the electric car.”

UK government decides against solar feed-in tariff cuts

The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced the coalition government's Comprehensive Spending review, revealing that there will be no immediate cuts to the country's solar feed-in tariff.

After much speculation that the coalition government would slash the feed-in tariff set by the country's Department of Energy and Climate Change, it was finally announced by the Chancellor that:

"The efficiency of feed-in tariffs will be improved at the next formal review, rebalancing them in favour of more cost-effective carbon abatement technologies. This will save £40 million in 2014-15. Support for lower value innovation and technology projects will also be reduced, saving £70 million a year on average over the Spending Review period."

Therefore feed-in tariffs will be refocused on the most cost-effective technologies in 2014-15. The changes will be implemented at the first scheduled review of tariffs unless higher-than-expected deployment requires an early review.

The Renewable Energy Association's (REA) PV specialist consultant, Ray Noble, said of the review, "This is excellent news for the UK solar industry. It's exactly what the market needs in order to fulfill its fantastic potential. The outcome of today's review could not have been better."

Source:  Solar Power Portal

The Big Question: Will the UK's FiT Ensure its Solar Sector's Future?

 Given recent developments in Germany and Spain, will the UK's solar feed-in tariff be enough to engender a long-term sustainable solar manufacturing and installation industry in Britain? If not, then how can this be achieved? And how should the UK's policymakers seek to avert a boom-and-bust-scenario?

Leading players in the British solar industry share their views on the likely impact of the UK's feed-in tariff, which came into effect in April 2010.

Source:   Renewable Energy World     To read the full article click here.

Sharp to Expand Annual Solar Cell Module Production Capacity in the UK to 500 MW

Sharp Corporation will double its annual production capacity for crystalline solar cell modules to 500 MW at Sharp Manufacturing Company of U.K. (SUKM), its production base in the UK (Wrexham, Wales), starting December 2010.

SUKM began producing solar cell modules in the spring of 2004, becoming Sharp’s second international production base for solar cell modules following a facility in the US. To meet the growing demand for solar cells, SUKM’s production capacity will be gradually increased, starting December 2010, from the current level of 250 MW per year to 500 MW by February 2011.

The solar cell market is expected to see expansion on a global basis, spurred on by environmental government policies in countries around the world. Sharp began research into solar cells in 1959 and since then has built up technologies and know-how as well as earned a reputation for reliability. Based on these achievements, Sharp is currently expanding its solar cell business from two sides—crystalline solar cells and thin-film solar cells. Sharp is also pushing forward with a “local production for local consumption” approach in order to increase cost competitiveness and shorten delivery times.

Sharp is aiming to become a company that provides total solutions in the field of solar power by globally expanding its new business model, which includes solar cell development, solar cell sales, and running a power generation business.

• Target date:    Increase gradually from December 2010
• Capital investment:   Approx. 4 billion yen
• Annual production capacity:  500 MW (in February 2011)

Free Solar Panels Available To Some UK Households

A new plan has cropped up that promises to make solar energy available to many UK householders who could never afford it. Action groups warn participants to "proceed with caution."

In an effort to capitalize on the UK feed-in tariff, UK-based HomeSun announced that it will be giving away solar panels to more than 100,000 British households over the next 3 years. The company says it will spend £1 billion on the effort.

According to the company press release, HomeSun asks interested consumers to input information about their home on the HomeSun website and if the home qualifies, it could receive free solar panels that would be owned, operated and maintained by HomeSun for the next 25 years.  HomeSun states that in the UK an average solar PV system costs consumers approximately £11,000 and under the FIT the homeowner would see an average rate of return in the 5-8% range after 10 years.

Under the company plan, the homeowner only has to come up with £500 for the installation plus agree to pay a £5 monthly fee for the system.  HomeSun says customers will see the immediate benefit of lower monthly electricity costs from the solar energy generated.

Sound too good to be true?  It might be.

According to an article in the Guardian UK, consumers should be wary of the free panel offers and enter into transactions like this with their eyes wide open.  The article states:

Under the "free solar" model, a homeowner would save in the region of £2,750 on energy bills over 25 years, the length of the tariff offer. By paying for their own panels with a loan at 7.7% interest repaid over 10 years and earning income from the feed-in tariff, they could save around £6,506 over the same period.

Consumer watchdog organization, Consumer Focus, also issued a warning about the potential pitfalls of the plan.  The group has published an information sheet on microgeneration that includes 24 questions to ask before signing up for a free solar plan.  You can download the factsheet here.

Source:  Renewable Energy World

New UK FIT Spurring PV Market Growth

Cornwall, the region in the far southwestern corner of England that is associated for many with images of cream teas, fishing boats and childhood seaside holidays, now appears set to lead the UK into new territory: solar farming. According to Ray Noble of the Renewable Energy Association, more than 40 planning applications are about to be submitted for ground-mounted PV systems up to 5 MW in size in this county alone. And the new feed-in tariff – introduced in April this year – will ensure that they generate not only power, but a steady stream of income.

And it’s not just in Cornwall that potential sites are being investigated, but right across southern England, much of which enjoys insolation levels at least as good as those in northern Germany.

With the UK’s new feed-in tariff (FIT) carefully designed to provide gentle, long-term (25 years) support largely to rooftop PV, it is perhaps curious that the opportunity to develop solar farms might be being seized on so readily. As one industry expert said recently: “This interest in large systems is not what the government intended!” Meanwhile of course, the changes in Germany’s feed-in rates make new ground-mounted solar power plants there much less attractive – and perhaps mean there will be a lot of expertise, and investors, looking for new pastures. Those pastures could be in the UK.

At Solarplaza’s “UK PV Conference,” which took place in London in late June, more than half of the participants were potential investors, developers or manufacturers looking to enter – or at any rate explore – the UK market. The message they received from the UK solar veterans was that there is plenty of room; the market has so much scope for growth that, as one speaker put it, “we need all the help we can get” in achieving it.

The FIT in the UK was primarily introduced to stimulate microgeneration and is capped at 5 MW (wind power of 5 MW and above, for instance, is still stimulated by a quota system, the Renewable Obligation). The FIT for PV is designed so that – where power is produced and used on-site – there are three benefits. First, the consumer saves money on the electric power they would have purchased. Second, they receive the generation tariff, paid whether the power is used on-site or exported to the grid. Third, they receive an export bonus set at 3 pence [US $0.0X] per kWh (with an opt-out clause in case system owners wish to negotiate a better rate with a power company). The rooftop rates are higher than those for ground-mounted systems, ranging from 41.3 pence per kWh [US $ 0.62 or 49.8 eurocents] for retrofit systems of 4 kWp or less, down to 29.3 pence per kWh [US $0.44 or 35.3 eurocents] for rooftop systems between 100 kWp and 5 MWp, whether retrofitted or on new build (this is also the rate for ground-mounted systems).

The FIT was designed to provide return on investment in the 5-8% range, which is generally expected to give payback periods of about 12 years. According to Jeremy Leggett, the FIT was not supposed to offer sufficient incentive for utilities and developers to become seriously involved. While the UK has a commitment to produce 15% of its total energy (not just electricity) from renewable sources by 2020, the target is for 700,000 households to have some kind of electricity producing microgeneration installed by 2020, expected mostly to be solar. Policymakers expect all the FIT-eligible technologies combined to supply no more than 2% of UK electricity by 2020 – but this is neither a target nor a cap, and the government has indicated they would welcome a higher proportion.  (By way of calculation, installation of 700,000 3 kWp systems would be total rooftop capacity of 2100 MWp by 2020 – and the most recent UK building code for zero carbon homes requires all houses to generate 10-20% of their electricity on site.)

Yet industry experts think PV penetration levels could grow further, faster, than government targets. The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) estimated the market will grow to 20–40 MW in 2010, and 80–100 MW in 2011. Noble – who runs the Renewable Energy Association’s ‘Solar Power’ organization -- thinks that by 2012 the market will be in the range of 200–750 MWp.  And if that pace continued at a steady rate, by 2020 the market would reach more than 4000 MWp or 4 GW.

Money is No Object

With interest rates low and investor’s favourable outlook for solar, it’s likely that UK solar could prove highly attractive to pension fund investors and others looking for a long term, assured income – even if banks are still shy of financing. Several of the conference speakers agreed that finding investors for solar in the UK would not be a problem – as Solar Century’s Jeremy Leggett put it, there are “investors crawling out of Eurostar” (the high-speed train that connects Great Britain with continental Europe).

Leggett has calculated that – in certain circumstances – return on investment (ROI) on large ground-mounted systems could be over 16%. In fact, the Guardian recently reported that the proposed 2 MW facility at Cornwall’s Benbole Farm – which would be the first utility-scale solar farm in the UK – could have a yearly turnover of £700,000 [US $ 1 million] within seven years. According to the business plan, by year 25 of its operation the farm will have generated a total revenue of £13 million [US $19.6 million].  

In order to mobilize much of the potential investment, however, appropriate financial vehicles will be needed that enable institutional investors to invest on a sufficiently large scale, such as in multiple commercial rooftop packages and schemes.

While the financial community is apparently waiting to pour cash into UK solar, there are the usual, and some unusual, hurdles to cross.

Transmission, Permitting and Certification Causing Delays

As always, there are issues of transmission and distribution. The distribution network operators (DNOs) “need to be brought on side,“ said Noble – but mostly it’s a matter of overcoming their lack of familiarity with the PV generation and inverter technologies.  In his experience objections are usually quickly overcome with the right information.

In addition to transmission hurdles, there are permitting and planning challenges. In line with new planning legislation introduced by the previous (Labour) government, planning permission is no longer required for the siting of PV on rooftops (other than on so-called listed buildings – those of special historic or architectural interest). Noble says the planning situation for solar farms can be straightforward too – especially if a flat site is chosen, not overlooked from nearby hills, and preferably a brownfield site (i.e land that has previously been used for non-agricultural purposes).

And one tricky issue, which everyone agrees needs rapid streamlining, is the process for certification of products to receive the FIT in the UK market. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) was designed to ensure that only high quality products enter the UK market, and only certified installers can operate, in order to protect the reputation of PV (and other renewable/microgeneration technologies). However, the MCS – essential for PV installations of up to 50 kWp, which will otherwise not qualify to receive the FIT – is causing headaches for various reasons. One is the sheer number of certifying bodies (and the wide-ranging fees and speeds at which they reportedly act). Another is the backlog created because so many manufacturers had not yet applied to have their products licensed for the UK market and are now seeking to do so. A further issue is whether the UK certification process is in fact contravening European legislation by acting as a market barrier, and whether products certified in other European member states should automatically be approved in the UK. Bodies such as the National Energy Foundation agree that clarification is needed, and say it is on its way.

Leggett warns against complacency, saying lobbying efforts must be continued to ensure that once the FIT has “bedded down,” current policymakers (a new government has come into power since the introduction of the FIT) continue to support it. Meanwhile, it seems the UK is finally serious about PV, and the PV industry is serious about the UK.

Source:  Renewable Energy World

Britain's Churches Can Raise $51 Million / Year through Solar Power

 Churches and other religious buildings in Britain can earn £34 million ($51 million) annually through solar panel installations, a study by British Gas’s Green Streets program reveals.

The buildings can bring in £29 million pounds every year through Britain’s feed-in tariff scheme and can save nearly £5 million in energy expenses, since they rely only on solar energy for their electricity needs.

Aside from the economic benefits they bring, photovoltaic installations on religious buildings can also reduce 42,000 metric tons of carbon emissions per year, which is equal to the carbon produced by more than 600 transatlantic flights.

“These potential savings are great news for Britain’s religious buildings and their congregations, and give them the opportunity to lead their communities in tackling climate change and helping Britain move towards a low-carbon society,” said Phil Bentley, managing director of British Gas.

Churches and other religious buildings have been badly hit by the recession. The Times reported that one-fourth of all 44 dioceses in Britain are experiencing deficits, thus spending their reserves to pay for stipends and pensions, while a similar number of dioceses are left with liquid reserves to last them a month or less.

For instance, the Church of England spends £1 billion annually for clergy salaries and pensions as well as for building maintenance – an amount barely covered by donations from parishes.

Therefore, the money-making potential of solar energy systems serves as a welcome solution to the religious buildings’ financial problems.

Mr. Bentley noted that religious buildings are particularly well suited for solar installations because the structures tend to have large roofs that face south, making them receptive to direct sunlight during most of the day.

British Gas is already involved in several solar panel installations on religious buildings across the country.

The utility launched the Green Streets program in January 2008 to help local British communities become more sustainable. British Gas allocated £2 million for microgeneration and energy efficiency measures to help 14 communities across the country to save and generate clean energy.

These communities were selected from almost 100 applicants to take part in the program. The participants are all competing until January 2011 to win up to £100,000 which they can invest in a local environmental project of their choice.

If the Green Streets program were implemented across Britain, it would help save £6 billion in energy expenses and eliminate 35 million metric tons of carbon emissions, British Gas estimated. This is approximately the equivalent to the emissions of four coal-fired power plants and one-third of Britain’s carbon emission reduction goal by 2020.

Enecsys PV Micro-Inverter Increases Solar Power Harvesting

Cambridge, U.K.-based Enecsys Ltd. has introduced its first solar PV grid-connected micro-inverter for the European and North American markets. According to the company, a solar PV system based on Enecsys' micro-inverters will have improved energy harvest and, therefore, cut the cost of harvested power by up to 20% over the lifetime of the installation, compared with a conventional system using string inverters.

The Enecsys micro-inverter is equipped with a built-in ZigBee wireless communication system that connects to the Internet via a gateway and provides detailed information on the performance of each solar module.

The micro-inverter is designed for high-reliability operation and to have a life expectancy of at least 25 years, thereby matching the life of solar modules to which they are directly connected, Enecsys adds. Three product versions are available: one for 200 W maximum inverter input power, one for 240 W output and one for 280 W output.

The products operate on both European (220-240 Vac, 50 Hz) and North American (110-120 Vac, 60 Hz) electricity grids. Products are presently CE-certified, and country-specific requirements, including VDE V 0126-1: 2006 compliance, are achieved through the use of specific Enecsys installation products. The North American market certification, UL1741, is expected in July.

Source: Enecsys Ltd

UK Goverment Expands Feed In Tariff Program

Less than two months after Britain's Labour Party launched its highly regarded feed-in tariff program, the newly elected conservative government has announced the program will be expanded. The announcement is included in the coalition government's agreement published as the new government took office.

Britain is one of Europe's renewable energy laggards. Despite the best wind resource in Europe, the county has only developed 4,000 megawatts (MW) of generation after two decades of effort. During the same period, Germany has installed 25,000 MW of wind capacity. France, itself a laggard, has installed as much as Britain in half the time. Both Germany and France use feed-in tariffs. 

Is this political rhetoric or a promise?   Given the success of Feed In Tariff programs throughout the rest of Europe ... and the economic benefits it has led to ... we're anticipating that further announcements will be forthcoming.

Source: Renewable Energy World    Read the full article here.

System Photonics Introduces Innovative Solar Roof Tiles

System Photonics today announces the availability in the UK of their solar roof tiles.

System Photonics has combined its ceramic industry know-how with photovoltaic technology to create a unique solar roof tile, a highly aesthetic and functional photovoltaic solution designed from the outset as a roof covering that can be integrated seamlessly into the building design, without compromises on the efficiency of the photovoltaic system.

“We are very excited both about the start of our operation and the availability of the Feed- in Tariff in the UK. The crucial thing about the feed-in tariff is the benefit goes back directly to the homeowner. We are confident that our superior solar roof tiles and comprehensive service and support programme will benefit our partners in the market and their customers who are the home owners”, said Reza Shaybani, Director of System Photonics UK.

“The issue with solar power has been a matter of aesthetics, homeowners have hesitated to install solar panels on their roofs due to the bulky, unsightly systems available on the market and their possible effect on the curb appeal of a property” said Gianluca Aiazzi, CEO of Solar Photonics.

“Our unique roof tile has a ceramic back sheet and is available in a wide range of colours. As well as being pleasing to they eye, System Photonics roof tiles are modular, tough, waterproof, easy to install and eco-friendly, since they are almost entirely made of recyclable materials”.

System Photonics solar roof tile features:

• Aesthetics –built on 3mm ceramic substrate, available in 13 permanent colours including slate grey and clay red.

• Solid durable construction - ultra-resistant thermally conductive ceramic dissipates heat from cells. Our Laminam ceramic is non-porous, weatherproof and recyclable. Tempered glass front.

• Efficiency - we use crystalline cells for high efficiency, equal to normal solar panels.

• Reliability - 10 year guarantee from defects, 25 year performance guarantee.

• Complete solution – solar roof tiles and complementary passive ceramic tiles complete with mounting accessories ensure architectural consistency.

• Fast installation – solar roof tiles can be installed rapidly on an existing roof, no extra precautions are needed for waterproofing, and our solar roof can be walked on.

• Recyclability – unlike solar panels, at the end of our product’s useful lifetime, all materials can be separated by heating and recycled.

• Company strength - the System group is the largest manufacturer of machinery for the ceramic tile industry, it also makes the machinery to manufacture System Photonics solar roof tiles.

• Standards - TÜV certified at full 110 PSF loading, IEC 61215, IEC 61730 security certified, protection class II, CE marked. UL and MSC pending.


Source:  System Photonics