Solar


Winner of the Swiss Solar Prize for Best Integrated Solar in 2006, Solrif is noted for its future-proof, innovative design and complete integration, the roof consisting solely of PV


V panels


provides a compelling alternative to standard on-roof arrangements at very little extra cost. Solrif is fully certified IEC 61215/61730, TÜV and MCS. The advantages of PV


The advantages of PV roof integration include: • Aesthetic appeal;


• Financial savings as well as CO2 reductions as roof tiles are substituted by eno vation;


• Financial savings as well as CO2 r PV panels in construction or renovation; • Suitable for both new-build and reno vation;


• Suitable for both new-build and renovation; • Lower insur


• Lower insurance c ost as sy stem is part of the building.


The huge scope for aesthetic considerations in renewable energy was highlighted by the world-leading architect Lord Foster on accepting the inauguralWorld Solar Prize in 2005.


“The public will only accept solar technology if they see convincing and compelling examples of its use,” said Lord Foster, who helped draft the European Charter for Solar Energy in Architecture and Urban Planning. “Architectsmust analyse local building conditions and design buildings that respond to them– harnessing available ecological sources of energy, such as sun, wind, and geothermal heat. The built environment must be understood holistically … and the civic realm developed in a way that reduces energy ,


consumption promotes renewable forms of energy, and encourages sustainable development .”We couldn’t agree more. • Martyn Johnson is sales manager UK and Ir


for Ernst Sch


• Martyn Johnson is sales manager UK and Ireland, for Ernst Schweizer, a metal engineering company serving the construction industry.


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