Blyth, Northumberland – In a major leap forward for British solar technology, Solar Capture Technologies has launched its next-generation MCS-certified Composite Solar Roof Tile, combining market-leading fire safety, maximum energy output, and seamless installation in one system.
Unlike traditional solar panels — typically adapted from commercial-scale modules and retrofitted to homes — the SCT-437 tile has been purpose-built from the ground up for the UK housing market. Manufactured in Northumberland and now certified under MCS 012 and 005, it’s already being welcomed by housing developers, social landlords, and installers seeking a smarter, safer way to deploy solar at scale.
🔥 Integrated Fire Protection — Without Roof Barriers
Standard on-roof PV systems often require additional fire protection measures such as metal fire barriers or cassettes to meet building standards. These not only add cost and complexity, but also reduce the available roof area for solar generation.
By contrast, the SCT-437’s structure integrates fire-resistant materials directly into the tile body, achieving the highest UK fire classification — BROOF(t4) — without the need for extra barriers. This opens the door for full-roof coverage, maximising energy production and reducing labour time.
“At Solar Capture Technologies, we believe safety and performance should never be a trade-off,” says Lewis Caseley, Commercial Director. “Our solar roof tile is a game-changer — it’s a product that can be installed by roofers, scales with housing demand, and delivers long-term energy benefits without compromise.”
💡 Designed for Energy-Ready Homes
This new tile is not only fire-safe and fully certified, but also designed to meet the needs of the evolving energy landscape — from SHDF-funded retrofits to new zero-carbon homes.
Its benefits include:
- ✅ Dual-purpose: acts as both a weatherproof roof covering and solar generator
- ✅ No visible frames or brackets, delivering a sleek, low-profile aesthetic
- ✅ Faster, easier installation using familiar roofing techniques
- ✅ Built in the UK using local materials and tested to IEC 61215, EN 13501-5, wind uplift and watertightness standards
🌍 Powering the Next Generation of Homes
As solar adoption grows across the housing sector, SCT’s product is helping developers and landlords unlock more usable roof area, avoid planning delays, and reduce carbon emissions with ease.
“This is about more than just solar,” adds Gavin Sanderson, Managing Director. “It’s about designing energy solutions that support UK jobs, meet the highest safety standards, and accelerate the transition to net zero.”
📞 Find out more:
Visit: www.solarcapturetechnologies.com/composite-solar-roof-tile
Email: enquiries@solarcapturetechnologies.com