Kalzip ‘AluPlusSolar 68W & 136W’ solar roof
Integrated PV / alumnium profiled roofing system
AluPlusSolar was developed by Corus with solarcentury's expertise. This glass free photovoltaic (PV) system comprises flexible PV laminate (PVL) adhered to the surface of a specific Kalzip profiled standing seam roof. This is a common construction roofing material which enables seamless and discrete integration of PV, an application that is not possible with glass module systems that require rigid framework to hold them to the roof.
They can be installed using the same methods as standard Kalzip roofing and DC electricity roof connections can be carried out by any roofing contractor.
The high quality ‘Triple Junction’ PV laminate works well in low light conditions inherent to cloudy climates and low pitch roof angles. With no glass, the product is vandal resistant, and its non-stick surface makes the modules graffiti resistant and self-cleaning in UK rainfall. '
| Material/s: | unknown |
| Environmental statement: | none |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | ISO 14001 |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | unknown |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
non-renewable electric generation |
| Downloads: | solarcentury product brochure Kalzip Solar Systems product brochure |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | USA (PV) and Germany (Kalzip roof) |
| UK distribution location: | Lancashire |
| Alternative products: | PV cells |
| Further information: | Guide to PV cells |
| Information last updated: | Thursday 1st, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Corus Building Systems |
| Address: | Corus Building Systems, Haydock Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9TY |
| Telephone: | 01942 295500 |
| Fax: | 01925 852944 |
| Email: | kalzip-uk@corusgroup.com |
| Website: | www.kalzip.co.uk |
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer |
| Supplier: | Corus Building Systems |
| Telephone: | 01942 295500 |
| Email: | kalzip-uk@corusgroup.com |
| Website: | http://www.kalzip.co.uk |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
