When this Roundhay homeowner undertook a full roof replacement, they saw an opportunity to do something most people don't consider — integrate their solar panels directly into the new roof covering rather than mounting them on top.

Associated Clean Technologies installed 17 all-black solar panels across two roof aspects using an in-roof mounting system. This approach sees the panels sit flush within the roof surface, replacing conventional tiles in the areas they occupy. The result is a clean, streamlined finish that looks as though the panels were always part of the building's design, rather than an afterthought bolted on afterwards.

The 7.65 kWp system is expected to generate approximately 4,806 kWh of energy each year. With panels positioned on two aspects of the roof, the system captures sunlight across a wider window of the day, improving overall yield from morning through to evening.

To make the most of that generation, we paired the panels with an EcoFlow 6 kW inverter and 15 kWh of battery storage. This combination means the household can store excess daytime solar energy and draw on it throughout the evening and overnight - reducing their reliance on the grid and keeping more of their renewable energy where it's most useful: in their home.

For anyone planning a re-roof, this project is a great example of how solar PV can be built into the process from the start - achieving a better aesthetic and a smarter energy setup in one go.

Roundhay

7.65 kWp