Photovoltaic roofs, as an important form of combining green energy with buildings, have been widely used in recent years. However, the particularity of photovoltaic roofs also brings many challenges, especially in terms of waterproofing, load, and fire prevention. This article will deeply analyze the pain points of photovoltaic roofs and explore how TPO waterproof membrane composite roof tiles can effectively deal with these problems.
1. Six major pain points of photovoltaic roofs
1. Waterproofing and leakage problems
Pain point: The installation of photovoltaic brackets requires drilling and fixing, which may damage the original waterproof layer and cause leakage risks.
Impact: Leakage will corrode the steel structure, affect the operation of the photovoltaic system, and even cause a fire.
2. Load and structural safety issues
Pain point: The self-weight of the photovoltaic system and the wind and snow load increase the burden on the roof, which may exceed the design bearing capacity.
Impact: The structural strength of the roof of old buildings is insufficient, and there are safety hazards in installing photovoltaic systems.
3. Fire safety issues
Pain point: Photovoltaic modules may cause fires under high temperature, electric arc, etc., and the fire protection level of traditional roofing materials is insufficient.
Impact: High fire risk, which may cause significant economic losses.
4. Heat island effect and material aging
Pain point: The temperature on the back of the photovoltaic panel can reach above 80℃, and the heat is transferred to the roof, accelerating the aging of the material.
Impact: High temperature environment reduces the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic modules and affects the system benefits.
5. Operation and maintenance problems
Pain point: Photovoltaic panels block the roof, and the waterproof layer or equipment needs to be disassembled for maintenance, which is complicated.
Impact: There are many safety hazards in high-altitude operations and the maintenance cost is high.
6. System integration and compatibility issues
Pain point: Photovoltaic systems and roof design belong to different professions and lack coordination, resulting in installation difficulties.
Impact: The roofing material and photovoltaic bracket are not compatible, affecting the stability of the system.
2. Solutions for TPO waterproof membrane composite roof tiles
1. Long-term waterproofing and anti-leakage
Solution: TPO waterproof membrane has excellent waterproof performance, high weld bonding strength, can form an overall waterproof layer, and effectively prevent leakage.
Advantages: The service life exceeds 25 years, which matches the life of the photovoltaic system and reduces maintenance costs.
2. High load and structural safety
Solution: TPO roll material is light and high-strength, with excellent puncture resistance, suitable for large-span roofs.
Advantages: Reduce the additional burden on the roof structure and ensure structural safety.
3. Fireproof and high temperature resistance
Solution: TPO roll has a fireproof grade of B1, and it is self-extinguishing when away from the fire, effectively reducing the risk of fire.
Advantages: Excellent high temperature resistance, can withstand high temperature conduction on the back of the photovoltaic panel.
4. Anti-aging and energy-saving performance
Solution: TPO roll has high reflectivity, reduces roof temperature, and reduces heat island effect.
Advantages: Extend the service life of the material and improve the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic system.
5. Convenient construction and low maintenance cost
Solution: TPO roll adopts hot air welding technology, which is easy to construct and has firm seams.
Advantages: Reduce the frequency of later maintenance and reduce operation and maintenance costs.
6. System compatibility and design flexibility
Solution: TPO membrane can be seamlessly connected with photovoltaic brackets, with flexible design and adaptable to complex roof shapes.
Advantages: Improve system stability and reduce installation difficulty.
TPO waterproof membrane composite roof tile effectively solves the pain points of photovoltaic roofs through its long-term waterproof, high load capacity, fire safety, anti-aging and other properties. Its high compatibility with photovoltaic systems makes it an ideal choice for scenes such as industrial plants, transportation hubs, and photovoltaic power stations. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology, TPO waterproof membrane will play a greater role in the field of photovoltaic roofs, helping the deep integration of green energy and architecture.
