Aeroquest's Solar Roof System
AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System (Patented) is a pre-fabricated, monolithic,structural insulated photovoltaic solar roof, designed for residential housing, commercial buildings and other structures. AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System is for “new” construction – ONLY! AeroQuest has no plans to produce conventional “bolt-on” solar panel systems for pre-existing structures.
The Aeroquest Solar Roof System is totally different than conventional PV solar systems in design, manufacturing process, and assembly method. AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System is assembled at the jobsite from several 6” thick interlocking roof panels that are typically 8 foot wide by up to 60 feet of free-span. AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System will vastly improve a roof’s overall strength when considering the effects of earthquakes, high winds, or heavy snow loads. Additionally, the AeroQuest Solar Roof System will have a much higher insulation value(R-42 rated); nearly double that of conventional roofs. As a result of the monolithic sandwich panel design, conventional roof trusses and joists are not required. Both the exterior and interior sides of AeroQuest’s solar roof panels are manufactured with a Class I fire and smoke rating (ASTM E-84 and E-119) and as a result, dry wall is not required.
High effeciency photovoltaic solar cell modules are integrated into the roof panels thereby generating a considerable amount of electricity; generaly, more power than the structure itself will use. The power “overage” generated by AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System may be stored for later use or sold to “grid-tied” power companies. The AeroQuest Solar Roof System is transported to the jobsite and, when the interlocking panels are installed, the roof will require no additional fabrication like sealants, barrior coats or shingles.
Pitched roofs may be produced using light-weight composite shingles (slate, wood or tile) on the exterior of the roof panels surrounding the photovoltaic solar modules. Roof edges and conecting brackets will be attached prior to injecting polyurthene foam between the sandwich panel skins. The 6” thick structural insulated solar roof panels are very light weight; on average, less than 3 lbs. per square foot. The solar roof panels are lifted into place and secured by bolts to the vertical bearing walls of the structure. As an option, AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System may have fire protection sprinklers or skylights incorporated within the solar roof panels.
When considering Federal, State and other “solar power incentives”, AeroQuest’s Solar Roof System may cost no more than a conventional roof without a solar power system! When at full production, AeroQuest will integrate up to 20 mWs of photovoltaic solar modules each year; enough electricity to power a community of 7,000 homes.
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