Released on: September 16, 2008, 5:54 am

Press Release Author: Andrew Lacey/apt marketing & pr ltd

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: PV Systems has launched the UK’s first ‘solar slate’ roof
tile, blending the latest photovoltaic technology with a slate tile so convincing,
it has been successfully installed on a Grade 1 Listed building.

Press Release Body: ‘Heritage Solar Slate’ is a newly released, leading-edge product
from PV Systems, the UK’s longest established photovoltaic company. Solar Slate
embodies the usual benefits of solar, but overcomes some of the obstacles met by
traditional installations. Because of its remarkable slate-like appearance, it has
been successfully installed on a Grade 1 Listed property in Wiltshire, and has met
with full planning approval.

MD of PV Systems, Bruce Cross, comments: “Before Heritage Solar Slate, solar powered
roofs were too conspicuous to stand a chance at meeting strict planning guidelines.
Even for unrestricted buildings, some people have felt that traditional solar panels
are an ugly addition and so decided against installing them. These slates are almost
indistinguishable from standard slates, overcoming both aesthetic and planning
concerns and making solar power available to everyone.”

Heritage Solar Slate comes in ‘easy install’ kit form, producing between 600 Watts
and 3 Kilowatts per pack. The installation requires no additional training or
equipment and no niche trades on site. The roof, at Maslands Farm in Marlborough,
was completed using standard techniques by local firm, Marden Roofing. The original
architect, Ron Dobson of Humberts, specified the materials for the project.

Further information, images and interviews are available on request.


Web Site: http://www.heritagesolarslate.co.uk/

Contact Details: Andrew Lacey
apt marketing & pr ltd
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01242 250692
andrew@aptmarketing.co.uk