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Metrotile Photovoltaic System
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
Contact our sales team to discuss how our innovative Photovoltaic System can be part of your project
Tel: + 44 (0)1249 658514 email:
To find out more
Available for ALL
METROTILE SLATE
AND
METROTILE BOND
PROFILES
Metrotile have a very flexible portfolio of PV tiles and panels
covering all the options open to the specifier or end user. We can
provide the solution for all installations ranging from the individual
home, large social housing projects through to schools, and
commercial and industrial buildings of all shapes and sizes.
The Metrotile Photovoltaic System is simple and easy to fit. One
tile is one installed Photovoltaic Panel. The tiles interlock and are
screwed not nailed for easy removal should a cell be damaged.
There are no special flashings or mounting systems and no other
waterproofing or sealing materials are required.
Harness energy from natural light with the Metrotile Photovoltaic System
52 watt panel bonded directly to the weather surface of the tile
Fourteen Polycrystalline PV Cells connected
in series with embedded strings within the laminate
Top: Work continues assembling the pre-constructed pods
Centre: The site as seen looking towards the sea
Bottom: Pods arriving by sea aboard the MCS Ailsa
The new Fair Isle Bird Observatory:
powered by Metrotile
The Metrotile Photovoltaic System has been tested in compliance
with European and International Standards, including draft
Dutch Building Standard, EU ‘prescript’ pre-standards and has
been tested for wind uplift, code F-02-BRE 36-6 and water
ingress tests according to procedures in CEN standard PrEN
15601:2006 by the British Research Establishment, UK.
The laminates are manufactured in an ISO 9001-2002 certified
factory and produced in a TUV IEC 61212 & Safety class 2
approved process.
Quality Assurance
Alternative Metro Larger Panel Systems
In addition, Metrotile is able to supply an over-tile retrofit
system with a complete flashing option for all Metrotile
profiles. Larger panels are available in 70, 80, 115, 120 & 185
watt outputs and conform to the Low Carbon Building
Programme Phase 2 (LCBP2E) and are manufactured by an
MCS certified supplier.
We can provide a full design, installation and commissioning
service or simply supply the system required including inverters
to specification. A Technical Adviser visit can be arranged.
As Fair Isle is detached from the National Grid it has always been
powered by a combination of generators and renewable resources,
such as wind power. So when a new observatory building was
touted, the implementation of sustainable and renewable energy
resources was an essential part of the design process. The result was
an observatory that utilised modern methods of construction:-
32 individual pods would combine to form the building and were
built off-site utilising Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The seperate
pods were transported to Fair Isle by land and sea before being
craned into position, creating an observatory that also provides
accommodation for the Fair Isle bird watching community.
The Metrotile Photovoltaic System was chosen as the lightweight
nature of the product enabled for swift transportation to site and a
fast installation of the building, while the 100 Photovoltaic panels will
power around the clock ventilation and lighting at the observatory.
Photographs
©
DaveWheelerPhotography
Polycrystalline PV Cells
Integrated PV and Tile System
JUNCTION BOX, CABLES AND MULTIPOINT
PLUG AND PLAY CONNECTORS
The beautiful island of Fair Isle is a renowned bird watching spot
located off Scotland’s north east coast and home to a stunning project that
utilises the Metrotile Photovoltaic System
FULLY VENTILATED
CARRIER PANEL
WITH A
NON REFLECTIVE
GLASS LAMINATE
SURFACE
PHOTOVOLTAIC TILES SOUThPORT COLLEGE
SEE PAGES 28 & 29
