Tegosolar Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles

Italbuild Group LTD: tegola canadese Tegosolar Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles 

Tegosolar photovoltaic roofing shingles by Tegola Canadese are building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules that replace conventional roofing while generating clean electricity. Unlike traditional bolt-on solar panels, these flexible thin-film shingles integrate directly into the roof surface, eliminating the need for mounting frames and preserving the building’s architectural profile. The triple-junction amorphous silicon cells (UNI-SOLAR technology) deliver consistent energy output even under partial shading, high temperatures, and diffuse light conditions, producing 10 to 20% more kWh per watt-peak annually compared to conventional crystalline silicon panels. With no glass components, the shingles are lightweight, walkable, and non-reflective, making them suitable for both new construction and retrofit projects across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Technical Specifications

• Cell technology: Triple-junction amorphous silicon (a-Si), UNI-SOLAR
• Module configurations: 11-cell (68W) or 22-cell (136W)
• Dimensions: 288 x 44.5 cm; exposure area 285 x 39.5 cm
• Weight: 12 kg per module
• Cost per m2
• Roof pitch range: 5 to 60 degrees
• Surface coating: ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) polymer, self-cleaning and anti-glare
• Operating temperature: Performs up to 80°C with minimal efficiency loss
• Hail resistance: Tested to 25 mm hailstones at 23 m/s impact velocity
• Installation methods: Nail-fixed or torched on to bituminous substrate
• External wiring protection: Copper or zinc-titanium hoods
• Annual yield: Up to 2,000 kWh/m²/a in favourable solar irradiance zones
• Output guarantee: 25-year warranty at 80% of rated output
• Supplier in Kenya: Italbuild Group / Scala Enterprises Ltd

Sustainability Features

• Generates on-site renewable electricity, directly offsetting grid dependence and fossil fuel consumption
• Energy payback period of 1 to 2 years, meaning the module produces far more energy over its lifespan than was used to manufacture it
• Replaces conventional roofing material entirely, reducing total material use compared to roof-plus-panel systems
• No glass content eliminates breakage risk and reduces embodied energy relative to crystalline panel assemblies
• ETFE coating is chemically inert, UV-stable, and does not degrade into harmful compounds
• Manufactured under ISO 14001 environmental management certification
• Non-reflective surface avoids glare pollution for surrounding buildings and aviation corridors
• Equivalent energy offset: each square metre of active roof surface displaces approximately 1.5 barrels of oil equivalent annually