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Meet codes. Keep design.

Make solar part of your design from the start. You choose the layout, coverage and finish - giving your clients a beautiful solar roof that complements the home you’ve designed.

Why recommend Solarstone from the start?

More for your clients. Built into your design.

Lower electricity bills

Clients can use power from their roof for everyday needs and buy less electricity from the grid

More from the roof budget

Solar replaces regular roof covering in the free area, combining weather protection & power

Keep the intended design

Choose the solar layout and finish early, so the completed home stays true to your design

Avoid a second installation

Plan roofing and solar together, avoiding a separate solar installation over the finished roof
New EU building codes

Planning in-roof solar starts from you

The EU’s updated building rules already affect designs being prepared today. New buildings with permit applications submitted after 29 May 2026 must be designed to optimise their solar potential and allow future installation without costly structural changes.

Check your project’s national requirements before the design is fixed. Consider orientation, roof and façade design, and structural capacity early. This gives you time to coordinate solar with your client and engineers while keeping control of the architecture.

Solar installations on new public and non-residential buildings over 250 m² have an EU rollout deadline of 31 December 2026. For new homes, Commission guidance covers permit applications submitted from 1 January 2030.

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Architectural freedom

Make solar part of the architecture

Design the solar area alongside roof windows, chimneys and material choices. Choose the layout and finish early, so solar complements the building you’ve designed.

With full-roof and partial coverage options, including integration with compatible tiles, you can recommend solar while keeping the roof’s appearance part of your original vision.

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Close-up of integrated solar panels on a residential roof.
From design to installation

Clear plan to build in-roof solar

Work with SOLARSTONE on roof layouts, 3D models and material lists. Show your client how the roof could look and give the project team a clear basis for pricing.

Coordinate roofing details and electrical requirements before construction starts. Resolve questions with the right specialists early, helping your design reach the finished building as intended.

No reason to wait

Become a Partner

Join us in delivering some of the most advanced solar roofing solutions on the market. We are looking for long-term partners to help bring integrated solar roofs to more homeowners, businesses, and new markets across Europe.

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Questions answered

Will BIPV limit my architectural design?

No. BIPV is integrated into the roof structure rather than mounted on top, allowing you to maintain clean lines and design intent. It enables solar without compromising the visual identity of the building.

Does BIPV increase construction complexity?

No. BIPV simplifies construction by combining roofing and energy generation into one system. It reduces coordination between contractors and streamlines installation with a single, integrated approach.

Is BIPV cost-effective compared to traditional solutions?

Yes. While initial costs may differ, BIPV replaces conventional roofing materials while generating electricity, creating long-term value through energy savings and reduced duplication of materials.

How does BIPV support sustainability and compliance goals?

BIPV helps meet evolving energy regulations and ESG requirements by turning buildings into energy producers. It supports low-energy and nearly zero-energy building standards.

Is BIPV suitable for large-scale or repeatable projects?

Yes. The system is designed for scalability and consistent installation, making it suitable for residential developments as well as larger projects requiring repeatable, reliable solutions.

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