How much does solar photovoltaic tiles cost

Solar roof tiles typically cost up to three times as much as solar panels. For a 3KW system, you could be looking at up to £10,000 to £12,000. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that solar roof tiles can earn a homeowner around £7250 in FIT payments over 25 years, so you could have a long wait to recoup your costs.

Solar panels, that is solar panels on slate roofs, are still the better investment overall compared to solar roof tiles. Roof tiles are expensive because you are ultimately installing a new roof, and while they look great, they can be less efficient than solar panels.

Just like solar panels, solar roof tiles convert sunlight into electricity, but they're made to look just like traditional roof tiles. Some models are actual roof tiles with integrated solar cells.

Solar roof tiles are ideal for those who want the benefits of renewable energy without the traditional look of solar panels. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Lower energy bills: Solar panels reduce reliance on grid electricity, significantly cutting monthly energy costs.

Tesla solar roof tiles aren't currently available in the UK, and it's unclear when, if at all, they will be. If Tesla solar roof tiles become available, the company said they will cost $21.85 (£17.23) per square foot. That's equivalent to $235.12 (£185.37) per square metre.

If you want to benefit from solar power for your home while preserving the aesthetics of a tiled roof, then yes, you should definitely consider buying solar tiles. Sometimes called 'invisible solar', solar tiles are also an excellent option for solar power upgrades to listed buildings or buildings in conservation areas.