Eternit's Solar Energy-Generating Roof Tile Approved by Inmetro and Ready for Sale in Brazil

Eternit’s Solar Energy-Generating Roof Tile Approved by Inmetro and Ready for Sale in Brazil

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 17/09/2020 at 15:44

Updated on 17/09/2020 at 15:58

As células fotovoltaicas implantadas diretamente sobre as telhas de concreto captam energia solar, substituindo os tradicionais painéis solares.

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Photovoltaic Cells Installed Directly on Concrete Tiles Capture Solar Energy, Replacing Traditional Solar Panels.

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has granted Eternit the authorization to sell concrete tiles capable of producing solar energy. With the certification, the company can now start selling the product. The Director of Aneel Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in Solar Energy in Paraíba with the Expectation of Generating 50 Thousand Jobs in the Region by 2025

The photovoltaic cells installed directly on the tiles capture solar energy, replacing traditional solar panels. The construction materials manufacturer and responsible for the technology expects that its commercialization will only begin in the second quarter of 2021.

Each solar tile from Eternit Solar produces 9.16 watts and measures 365 x 475 mm. The average monthly production capacity of a single tile is 1.15 Kilowatt-hours per month (kWh/month). The concrete models have two finish options and five colors: graphite gray, pearl gray, straw ivory, colonial beige, and red.

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