Award-winning global roofing company Nu-lok Roofing Systems, has launched the world’s first fully integrated solar roofing system.
Traditional panels might require expensive and heavy fixing structures to attach them to the roof. This system from Nu-lok simply locks the panels into the existing battens to provide a safe power source, which seamlessly integrates into the existing roof.
Nu-lok’s existing patented fixing system - which replaces traditional wooden battens with a lightweight, galvanised steel grid system - combines with specially designed solar PV (photovoltaic) panels.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels work by converting solar energy into electricity. PV panels consist of one or two layers of a semi-conducting material, usually silicon. When light hits the solar PV panels on the roof, it creates an electrical field across the layers, thus generating electricity. This powers all appliances and lighting, much the way electricity from a mains supply does.
Nu-lok solar roof claims the following benefits:
• A dedicated, clean, safe power source
• Reduced electricity bills; and protection against rising energy costs
• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions; increased property value
• Minimal maintenance with long operational life
• No moving parts - silent operation Seamless integration with an existing roof
Nu-lok’s founder Bob Hick explains: “We were surprised to discover that people don’t realise the manufacture of support carriages for solar panels actually creates additional CO2 emissions. These emissions extend the time needed to obtain a positive return from your investment in solar panels.
“Nu-lok is pleased to offer a solar roofing solution that not only looks fantastic, but really does keep CO2 emissions to an absolute minimum,” Hick explained.
Nu-lok’s system doesn’t require any nails or screws, which means installation costs are significantly reduced and panels can be easily removed or replaced. Extra panels can also be simply added to increase the amount of electricity generated.