General Information

Serial #

101-1010-B

Part Number

1

Total Parts

2

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Large dark blue/purple woven-textured rectangular panels are set against, and bordered by, black moulded synthetic tile; black synthetic-covered wire runs along length of one long side.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

88.0 cm

Width

49.0 cm

Height

8.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Energy-electric

Category

Generation

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

SRS Energy

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Pennsylvania

City

Philadelphia

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

This tile new/never used.

Canada

The Solé roof tiles are an example of BIPV, the Building Integrated Photovoltaic, the photovoltaic technology that forms part of the structure to which it is affixed. In the early 21st century, solar technologies are developed on a global , not national scale. This tile was produced for U.S. Tile, one of the largest producers of roof tiles in North America with a large market in Canada. It represents U.S. based research that is intended for global market.

Function

Unknown

Technical

The tile represents a cutting edge solar technology being developed and tested in selected markets in 2010. Producers of alternative energy technologies recognize that aesthetics play a role in the dissemination of their technologies on markets, and solar panel producers have started to experiment with tiles or shingles rather than solar panels. At the time of purchasing, the technology was in the market test stage (it has already passed laboratory testing) and the tiles were installed only on selected houses to gather data on their performance. SRS is competing with Dow Chemical, which is also testing solar shingles rather than solar panels. Solé Power Tiles feature light-weight polymer technology engineered tough for roofing applications. SRS Energy materials are UL recognized as trusted and safe solar roofing components. Solé Power Tiles use a flexible solar cell produced by UNI-SOLAR. The patent pending technology enables Solé Power Tiles to perform even better than bulky solar panels under high-heat and dynamic-lighting conditions. The technology is proprietary and no technical data has been released to the Museum. The Solé Power Tile system was designed to integrate with US Tile's clay tile, an inherently sustainable roof product. Clay tile roofing systems are produced from raw materials that do not dilute or harm our natural resources. They are valued for their aesthetic appeal and superior durability. US Tile maintains a zero waste facility and all of their products can be reused or recycled at the end of their life. US Tile's Cool Roof products not only beautify and protect a home or building but reduce its energy needs as well. It is estimated that a US Tile Cool Roof can reduce heating and cooling requirements by 5-20 percent. US Tile offers more Cool Roof colours than any other manufacturer in the nation, with no paints, dyes, or special coatings. US Tile is also the only clay tile manufacturer in the U.S. to obtain a Cradle to Cradle designation for environmental excellence.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

White decal fixed to underside of tile reads " [logo]/ SRS/ ENERGY/ Made in U.S.A./ Patent Pending/ SOLÉ POWER TILE SPT16/ Part #: 202- 1010 REV A/ Fire Rating: Class C/ [ETL US logo]/ 4000290/ Conforms to UL Std 1703/ www.srserergy.com/ [barcode]/ W10AD029/ Electrical Ratings/ All ratings at STC 1000 W/m2 , AM 1.5 spectrum, 25 [degree symbol] C/ Maximum System Voltage 600 V/ Peak Power (Pmax) 15.75 W/ Rated Voltage (Vmp) 4.5 V/ Rated Current (Imp) 3.5 A/ Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 6.3 V/ Short Circuit Current (Isc) 4.6 A/ Bypass Diode 10 A/ Maximum Series Fuse 8 A/ Field connections:/ Use copper wire only, minimum No. 14 AWG, Insulated for 90 C". "MADE IN U.S.A./ PN: 101-1010- B/ >TPO< " and date of mfr grid markings cast in raised print on underside of tile. "DO NOT DISCONNECT/ UNDER LOAD/ NICHT UNTER LAST/ TRENNON". and "+" printed in black ink on white paper labels secured to wires. "TYCO ELECTRONICS 12 AWG (3-31-mm2 ) XHWW-2 OR XHH OR RHW-2 OR RHH SR OR USE 2- SUNLIGHT RESISTANT 7UL4 600V VW UL LISTED" printed at repeating intervals on wire covering.

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Large dark blue/purple woven-textured rectangular panels are set against, and bordered by, undulating black moulded synthetic tile; black synthetic-covered wire runs along length of one long side.

Decoration

N/A