Photovoltaic cells implanted directly on the concrete tiles capture solar energy, replacing traditional solar panels.

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Photovoltaic cells implanted directly on the tiles capture solar energy, replacing traditional solar panels. The manufacturer of construction materials and responsible for the technology, expects that its commercialization will start only from 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 finishing options and five colors: graphite gray, pearl gray, straw ivory, colonial beige and red.

According to the commercial director of the Eternit Group, Rodrigo Inácio, the estimate is that the concrete tile capable of producing solar energy will allow the consumer to save between 10% and 20% in the total purchase and installation cost of photovoltaic tiles, in relation to solar panels mounted on top of common roofs. The return on investment occurs between 3 to 5 years, depending on the system.

According to Eternit, a small residence needs around 150 tiles, while larger houses should use around 600 solar tiles. The rest of the roof can be done with ordinary tiles.

The company claims that, once installed, the system can generate returns over a period of 3 to 5 years.

A select group of customers will have early access to the new technology, which will be produced in a factory in the interior of São Paulo, belonging to the company Tégula Solar, which belongs to the Group Eternit.

Check out the video of the tile that generates solar energy that will be sold by Eternit