Amsterdam tile solar installation

The design of the solar tile is identical to that of the traditional black Alegra 10 flat tile, and the accessories are also available in the same color. Following a pilot project in Switzerland, the innovative roofing solution will be offered in the Netherlands – and later also in other countries – under wienerberger's Wevolt brand.

The Dutch solar roof tile marks wienerberger's first step towards a comprehensive portfolio of energy systems and developing the product required innovative approaches: “clay products are part and parcel of wienerberger's day to day business and our expertise in the field is unbeatable.

The solar roof tile is currently manufactured and sold in the Netherlands, where it has passed the necessary technical tests and quality approvals. A roll-out to other European countries is planned. “In the Netherlands, the solar roof tile has generated significant interest.

Solar roof tiles that supply buildings with energy from the sun: wienerberger is implementing an innovative solar energy roof system in the Netherlands. To power homes by collecting energy from the sun while preserving the aesthetics of the tile roof.

In wienerberger's solution the solar cells are combined with a traditional ceramic rooftile and actually built into the roof tile. This preserves the aesthetic appeal of the roof. “The new solar tile means we can combine the best of both worlds: a typical clay tile roof and efficient energy generation using solar power.

“The new solar tile means we can combine the best of both worlds: a typical clay tile roof and efficient energy generation using solar power. This is a sustainable solution that meets today's energy and sustainability needs and will continue to do so in the future”, says Jacco Venema, New Business Manager at wienerberger Netherlands.