Innovative Solar Roof Tile Design Eliminates Major Risks in Building Installations

As a building owner or homeowner, you wouldn’t intentionally put your property or your family at risk just to save on energy bills. After all, solar energy is designed to be a safe and sustainable solution. However, many of us don’t always consider the potential risks associated with the specific solar products we choose to install.

Typically, the contractor you hire will handle the details, selecting products that are compliant with regulations and following industry standards. You trust that they will install approved products correctly, adhering to all necessary procedures and rules. But the reality can sometimes differ from the initial quotation.

Often, the phrase “equal or equivalent to” appears in product specifications, which usually means the cheapest available option rather than the best or safest choice. While these products may be listed on accredited product lists, there are several hidden factors that could increase risk for homeowners: –

The journey of solar modules from their manufacturing facilities: Often in Asia, entails significant carbon emissions from transportation by sea, air, and land.

Handling during each stage of transit and storage: can impact the integrity of the modules.

The manufacturing date and storage duration: longer storage in warehouses may affect performance.

Whether the modules still meet the original factory standards: after handling and storage, do they have any microcracks not visible by the human eye.

The authenticity of the modules, are they genuine products from reputable manufacturers, or counterfeit copies using similar branding?

The materials used, are genuine components employed, or are inferior, counterfeit parts being used?

The visual similarity of solar modules makes it difficult for the untrained eye to identify quality issues without specialist testing equipment.

Are the solar modules taken from the same production batch: Often different colours of blue indicate a wide range of solar cells have been used effecting the performance of the solar module power output.

Solar modules contain combustible materials, so in-roof systems must incorporate fireproof designs, such as barriers in the cassette or flashing systems, to ensure safety.

During installation, cables maybe produced on-site, and variations in quality can occur. Proper jigs, fixtures, torque, and pressure controls are essential to ensure secure electrical and mechanical connections that meet manufacturer standards—something that’s difficult to guarantee outside a controlled factory environment.

Choosing the right solar solution isn’t just about cost; it’s about safety, reliability, and peace of mind. Our new solar roof tile design addresses these concerns by eliminating many of the risks associated with traditional installations, ensuring your property, and loved ones are protected while harnessing clean, renewable energy.

SCT roof tiles are manufactured in Blyth, Northumberland, UK, each individual solar module with a performance test that is then verified during installation, meaning the high-performance solar module will function as designed.

SCT manufacture cables in their high-tech factory which is a class 10,000 clean room ensuring cables are manufactured to the standard dictated by the component manufacturers eliminating potential failure points relating to mechanical and electrical strength and integrity.

SCT solar roof tiles are fire 100% fireproof meaning they don’t support combustion and are self-extinguishing therefore can be used to cover the entire roof of a building or house and can be used with standard flashing and ventilation systems that are available at roofing merchant outlets

This innovative system creates a weatherproof, wind-resistant roof that not only looks fantastic but also generates substantial amounts of electricity. It performs two functions, protecting your home from the elements while harnessing solar power, delivering a sleek, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing solution.

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