Solar Panel Roofing Tiles
We have a 90 year old spanish tile roof but I want to put up solar panels. Any bulkless solar framework.?
I would like a really nice solar system but mounting the panels on some bulky framework is a pain in the neck. They have to remove the tiles and put them back up.
I have investigated solar tiles (low voltage output). Any suggestions?
I have successfully installed solar panels on a concrete tile roof using only stainless steel or galvanised wire to secure the panels to the wooden rafters under the tiles.
Each panel with its aluminium frame is mounted directly on top of the tiles, after the wires are run under the tiles by gently lifting them and pushing them back down again. I used 2 sets of wires for each panel, one at the top and one at the bottom passed through holes drilled in the aluminium frame, and none of the wires were visible when the job was completed.
The gauge of wire required would depend on wind loadings etc. but panels installed this way have been operating successfully without problems for 15 years.
Another advantage of the tiles is that the electrical output wires can also be passed under them into the attic cavity without using any sealants and without compromising water tightness.
Edit: Once the panels are positioned on the tiles, the wires are twisted to tension them, and to prevent any future panel movement, before securing the wires to the rafters. Very simple, and it works!
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