en.Wedoany.com Reported - Russell Roof Tiles has formed a strategic partnership with Solfit to promote the deployment of roof-integrated solar systems in UK residential development projects.
Solfit provides specification-based roof-integrated solar solutions for the UK residential market, assisting homebuilders in the design, integration, and compliance management of photovoltaic systems in residential projects. Russell Roof Tiles operates three production bases in the UK, manufacturing concrete roof tiles and other roofing products for residential and commercial developments across the country. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the government target.
This partnership combines Russell Roof Tiles' roofing system expertise with Solfit's integrated solar platform and managed delivery framework. Solfit has developed a fully integrated in-roof solar system tailored for UK homebuilders, incorporating roof-integrated solar panels, panel-level microinverter technology, and an all-metal mounting architecture.
According to the statement, the Solfit system uses AC microinverters to convert power at the panel level, eliminating high-voltage DC cables on the roof and thereby reducing a major electrical fire risk common in photovoltaic systems. The system also replaces the plastic mounting trays often used in some in-roof solar installations with a dual-glass and all-metal architecture, aimed at enhancing fire resistance, durability, and long-term roof integrity. The use of high-output panels requires fewer modules to achieve the required system capacity, helping to simplify roof layouts and reduce penetration points in development projects.
In addition to hardware, Solfit offers a managed solar delivery framework covering specification support, contractor capacity building, compliance governance, installation audits, and long-term warranty support. This approach is intended to help homebuilders deploy solar more consistently across multi-plot development projects while ensuring alignment between design intent and on-site delivery.
The statement added that the collaboration between Russell Roof Tiles and Solfit focuses on strengthening the connection between roofing systems and solar deployment, with the goal of making solar an integral part of the roofing system rather than a standalone technical component. Lee Chadwick, Managing Director of Solfit, noted that as solar becomes a standard feature in new homes, the industry trend has shifted from simply adding photovoltaic panels to designing solar as part of the building structure. Closer coordination between roofing systems and solar delivery is increasingly critical for safety, compliance, and long-term performance. He stated that the partnership with Russell Roof Tiles reflects this shift, combining roofing expertise with integrated solar delivery to help homebuilders deploy solar consistently and systematically in their projects.
Daniel Hancox, Corporate Sustainability and Development Director at Russell Roof Tiles, added that solar is becoming a standard feature in new homes, making the integration of roofing systems and solar technology essential. Homebuilders need solutions that achieve energy generation goals while maintaining roof performance, construction efficiency, and long-term reliability. The partnership with Solfit integrates roofing expertise with solar delivery capabilities, supporting a more coordinated solar deployment strategy in residential developments.
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