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Advantages and benefits for the roof
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LIGHTWEIGHT
The module weighs 7.3 kg, corresponding to 3.27 kg/m² (without the substrate membrane), and accordingly, is ideal for renovations and repairs where roof structures are unable to support additional loads.
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NO HOLES, FRAME OR BALLAST ON THE ROOF
The General Solar PV system uses a non-penetrating, adhesive method of installation: no holes, no ballasts. With no frame components, there is no overloading of the roof structure and no stress induced by wind uplift (sail effect).
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INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
Being completely integrated onto the waterproofing of the roof, the system is suitable for installation on buildings subject to landscape constraints.
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NO GLASS
The General Solar PV module contains no glass and is therefore less sensitive to shocks. In addition, the opaque surface coating ensures anti-reflective behaviour.
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FLEXIBLE
Flexibility allows adaptation of the General Solar PV system to any type of building, i.e. vaulted roof, industrial shed, and even to structures of more complex geometry.
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RESISTANT TO HAIL
The system has passed the hail resistance test without any sign of functional damage or impairment of performance in terms of power output (IEC 61215).
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WALKABILITY
The protective coating applied to the modules ensures that they are walkable, both during installation and when carrying out routine maintenance on the panels once in service.
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SELF-CLEANING
The special surface coating adopted for the product is such that the PV module will be kept generally clean by the normal run-off of rainwater.
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FIRE CERTIFICATION
The General Solar PV system responds to the requirements of fire resistance according the Broof standards.
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SPEED OF INSTALLATION
General Solar PV system ensure a quick installation and therefore a greater quantity of kWp can be installed per unit of time compared to the traditional system.
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WARRANTY
General Solar PV offers the following warranties:
• 12 years on defects of manufacture (PV panel)
• Guaranteed minimum electrical power output (at least 84.8% after 25 years)