Open Energy has announced that a new four foot 48-watt version of its SolarSave PV Tiles is now available. The Four Foot 48-watt SolarSave PV Tiles are designed to blend with standard roofing color schemes and maintain the natural look and aesthetic appeal of the home.
Open Energy unveiled the new tiles at the 2008 Solar Power International Conference in San Diego, California.
The SolarSave PV Tiles represent the next generation in solar energy systems by overcoming one of the biggest hurdles to the widespread adoption of solar energy " aesthetic concerns.
To address aesthetic concerns, the new four-foot 48-watt SolarSave tiles are available in three colors: slate gray, brown and terra cotta. With this wide availability of colors, the tiles and the frame can be matched with the roofing tile to blend seamlessly to provide an elegant solution to a solar installation
"In order for homeowners to embrace solar energy, they need to be sure that the system will not detract from their single biggest investment, their home," said David Field, president, Open Energy."
"With the Open Energy SolarSave PV Tiles, we are giving homeowners a functional and aesthetically-pleasing option that is cost-effective and easy to install which overcomes virtually all of the obstacles a homeowner may have to installing a solar system."
In addition to the aesthetic improvements, the SolarSave four foot 48-watt PV Tiles provide homeowners with more wattage and a higher installed efficiency.
They are light weight, safe and easy to install. With fewer electrical connections, fewer panels and fewer boxes, the new SolarSave PV Tiles make installation a much simpler process, while maintaining all of the benefits of a solar energy system, including quiet and reliable power generation, lower energy bills and adding significant value to the home.
The 48-watt four foot SolarSave PV Solar Tiles generate clean, safe and efficient electricity from the sun. Because the tiles were designed to be integrated with roof tiles, they are easier to install and maintain than traditional solar panels and can be installed by roofing contractors or solar integrators.
The tiles are an excellent solution for residential or commercial sloped roofs, have a 25 year warranty as a solar product. They are so durable they can withstand a snow load of more than 200 pounds per square foot and a wind load up to 80 mph.
