SolTech Glass Roof Tiles

The glass roof tiles by SolTech System mark a revolutionary and award winning method of integrating solar energy into any building. Instead of traditional roof tiles made of concrete or clay, these tiles are made of glass, allowing the sun to shine through onto the absorbing surface underneath. According to Inhabitat, the energy generated is integrated with the building’s existing heating system or electrical grid. A major advantage of the SolTech System is that it does not need bright sunshine to work, which means that it also generates energy on a day with slight overcast.



The glass roof tiles allows the sun to shine through on to the special absorption fabric underneath that absorbs the sun’s rays. Beneath the absorption fabric, special beams form a column where the air is heated and circulated through a patented technology. The energy captured is then directed into the house and integrated with the house’s existing heating system. The system can be integrated with the house’s existing energy solution, both air based and water based.



The company’s official webpage has details about each of the four solutions available for this type of solar heating.