GB2463673A - Photovoltaic roof tiles - Google Patents

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GB2463673A
GB2463673A GB0817182A GB0817182A GB2463673A GB 2463673 A GB2463673 A GB 2463673A GB 0817182 A GB0817182 A GB 0817182A GB 0817182 A GB0817182 A GB 0817182A GB 2463673 A GB2463673 A GB 2463673A
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Mark Andrew Ashdown
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H02S20/22—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
    • H02S20/23—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
    • H02S20/25—Roof tile elements
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/10—Photovoltaic [PV]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

Abstract

The photovoltaic devices can be stuck onto traditional roof tiles and interconnected with one another to form a photovoltaic panel. The photovoltaic roof tiles are compatible with existing roof the structures and can be retro-fitted. The electrical connections are configured so that they are located away from nail holes and the sides of adjacent tiles. The photovoltaic tiles can be mixed and matched with traditional roof tiles.

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Description
Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles.
Most plain roof tiles are of a standard nominal size. Traditionally 6 /2 inches wide / horizontally (165mm) and 10 /2 inches vertically (268mm).
Most traditional plain roof tiles of this nature are lapped with a 4 inch (100mm) gauge. The "Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" has been specifically designed to fit onto the appropriate visible area of plain roof tiles. This is the same area that will be available for sunlight collection.
Any number of individual tiles can be connected to produce an electrical current a series to generate electricity. This gives more flexibility than most of the currently available solar panels.
The positive and negative electrical connection tails are designed to miss the tile nail holes and sides of adjacent tiles.
Currently there is no equivalent photovoltaic option available on the market for this specific location.
The variable voltage generated can be regulated and controlled by readily available electrical equipment to stabilise the supply. This equipment is already on the market.
Currently there is no equivalent photovoltaic option available on the market for this specific location.
The panels can be utilized with new roofing or replacement roofs as they fit a standard plain tile.
The larger panels available on the market are not easily installed and do not necessarily fit in with traditional tiles or fit in with the usual street scene. The larger panels present problems at certain locations on a roof such as the valleys where normal plain tiles have usually to be cut.
"Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" can be blended in with the normal plain tiles in order to overcome this problem. The traditional tiles can be used for the cuts.
"Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" can be used on either concrete or clay traditional roof tiles.
A user has the ability to introduce small as well as large quantities of"Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" as they fit in with the other existing tiles. This is not so easy with many of the other proprietary systems.
As the main tiles will be of the same gauge as the existing tiles of an existing roof, it would be possible to replace the roof covering using the "Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" with out necessarily replacing the existing roofing battens or close boarding, thus saving waste disposal and energy.
The invention combines the collection of solar energy with the ability to mix with the traditional tile.
Figure 1 shows the panel on its own for the sake of clarity.
Figure 2 shows the panel in the fixed position to a plain roof tile.
Specification
Photovo1taic panel for plain roof tiles" Dimensions The base length of the main panel will be 165mm. The height of the main panel will be mm. The overall length from the base to the top where the positive and negative tails are attached will be 268mm.
Figure 1 shows the panel on its own for the sake of clarity.
Figure 2 shows the panel in the fixed position to a plain roof tile.
Most plain roof tiles are of a standard nominal size. Traditionally 6 /2 inches wide / horizontally (165mm) and 10 V2 inches vertically (268mm).
Most traditional plain roof tiles of this nature are lapped with a 4 inch (100mm) gauge. The panel has been designed to fit onto the appropriate visible area of plain roof tiles. This is the same area that will be available for sunlight collection.
Photocell panel for plain roof tiles combines a standard photovoltaic panel specially profiled to coincide with the sunlight visible area of a plain roof tile.
"Photovoltaic panel for plain roof tiles" is stuck to an existing roof tile and then joined up in series to produce an electrical current.
The tails of the panel can be connected to readily available voltage stabilizing equipment for either storage use or feeding back into the electrical grid system.
Figure 1 shows the panel on its own for the sake of clarity.
Figure 2 shows the panel in the fixed position to a plain roof tile.
GB0817182A 2008-09-22 2008-09-22 Photovoltaic roof tiles Withdrawn GB2463673A (en)

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Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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DE4227828A1 (en) * 1991-08-23 1993-02-25 Rosss Dei Fratelli Bettini S N Sheet metal shelf for racking - has at least one lengthwise reinforcement support, and side reinforcement ribs, with cross bars
WO1996024013A1 (en) * 1995-01-30 1996-08-08 Star Unity Ag Roof covering building element
EP0924775A1 (en) * 1997-12-20 1999-06-23 abac Elektronische Kommunikationseinrichtungen GmbH Solar battery
WO2007013115A1 (en) * 2005-07-29 2007-02-01 Enzo Nicchi Element covering the roof and relative system capable of producing energy by solar radiation
WO2007035677A2 (en) * 2005-09-19 2007-03-29 Solar Roofing Systems, Inc. Integrated solar roofing system
GB2431773A (en) * 2005-10-28 2007-05-02 Enigma Glass Ltd Solar panel devices
WO2008020462A1 (en) * 2006-08-16 2008-02-21 Maurizio De Nardis Solar roof tile with solar and photovoltaic production of hot water and electrical energy
US20080098672A1 (en) * 2006-10-25 2008-05-01 O'hagin Carolina Stollenwerk Form-fitting solar panel for roofs and roof vents
US20080105291A1 (en) * 2006-11-07 2008-05-08 Stephen George Pisklak Methods and systems for asphalt roof integrated photovoltaic modules

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4227828A1 (en) * 1991-08-23 1993-02-25 Rosss Dei Fratelli Bettini S N Sheet metal shelf for racking - has at least one lengthwise reinforcement support, and side reinforcement ribs, with cross bars
WO1996024013A1 (en) * 1995-01-30 1996-08-08 Star Unity Ag Roof covering building element
EP0924775A1 (en) * 1997-12-20 1999-06-23 abac Elektronische Kommunikationseinrichtungen GmbH Solar battery
WO2007013115A1 (en) * 2005-07-29 2007-02-01 Enzo Nicchi Element covering the roof and relative system capable of producing energy by solar radiation
WO2007035677A2 (en) * 2005-09-19 2007-03-29 Solar Roofing Systems, Inc. Integrated solar roofing system
GB2431773A (en) * 2005-10-28 2007-05-02 Enigma Glass Ltd Solar panel devices
WO2008020462A1 (en) * 2006-08-16 2008-02-21 Maurizio De Nardis Solar roof tile with solar and photovoltaic production of hot water and electrical energy
US20080098672A1 (en) * 2006-10-25 2008-05-01 O'hagin Carolina Stollenwerk Form-fitting solar panel for roofs and roof vents
US20080105291A1 (en) * 2006-11-07 2008-05-08 Stephen George Pisklak Methods and systems for asphalt roof integrated photovoltaic modules

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