August 2020

Advertorial: Solar
SHINE ON: CREST’S INTEGRATED
SOLAR OFFERING FOR ROOFERS
The experts at Crest outline the benefits of the Crest *Planum PV Integrated solar system,
which can help roofers easily diversify their offering...
With an increasing focus on sustainable
solutions in the built environment as the
UK looks to reduce its greenhouse gas
emissions, Crest Building Products offers the
Crest *Planum PV Integrated solar system.
Engineered to fit quickly and easily with the Crest
*Planum concrete flat tiles and Crest S9 clay
tiles, Crest’s PV Solar Tile solution provides an
almost seamless, attractive finish to the
completed roof, whilst supplying the homeowner
or building owner with an instant clean and
efficient energy supply.
A key benefit for installers is that the simple and
quick interlocking ‘plug and play’ installation
method makes the solar roof tile ideal for both
new build and renovation projects. This makes it
an ideal and accessible option for roofing
contractors who are looking to expand their
offering and capitalise on the demand for energy
efficient products.
The *Planum PV solar roof tiles are made from
“It’s an ideal and
accessible option for
roofing contractors
who are looking to
expand their offering”
quality materials which have been specifically
selected and tested to ensure optimal solar return
with highly efficient monocrystalline solar cells.
The *Planum PV solar system comes with a
product guarantee of 10 years, whilst users will
enjoy a performance guarantee of 90% of rated
performance for 10 years, and 80% for 25 years,
ensuring they can make the most of their
installation.
The Crest *Planum PV Integrated solar system is
a quick and easy to fit system that works
seamlessly with the Crest *Planum roof tiles and
offers a state-of-the-art solution on the
completed roof.
Warranty & Certification
The *Planum PV solar roof tile has been tested to
standard EN 7250: Solar energy systems –
Integration in roofs and facades – engineer
aspects.
• UV testing according to double ECE R110
automotive test - sunlight exposure
• Wind load test according to EN 14437: 2004
• Snow load test according to EN 1991-1-3
• Water resistance test according to EN 2778
• Fire safety test according to EN 6063, see
NPRCEN / TS 1187: 2012
• Electric power generation guaranteed for 25
years from the date of installation; 80% initial
performance according to IEC 61215: 2004
• Construction and electrical safety
guaranteed according to IEC 61730-1: 2007
and IEC 61730-2: 2004
Head over to www.roof-tube.co.uk to see for
yourself how easy it is to install the Crest *Planum
PV Integrated solar system.
Find out more about Crest’s range of solutions
www.crest-bst.co.uk
@CrestBuildProd
Above: an installation of the Crest *Planum PV Integrated solar system. Inset; aerial shot of the finished project.
*As per European trademark Nr.7287956, filed on 2nd October
2008, the Trademark PLANUM belongs to La Escandella. It is
Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp as authorised licensee of the owner
allowed to use the mark PLANUM for its concrete product.
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