Roofit.Solar has unveiled its most advanced product to date, the Velario® Slim, which sets a new benchmark for power and energy efficiency of purpose-built solar roofing materials. The innovative company specializes in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels in the form of stylish solar roofs with a minimalist design, and the new Velario® Slim solar roof panels have launched across Europe and the UK to maximize output and boost energy generation.
The Velario® Slim is the newest product line launched by the company after the rollout of its popular Velario® and NuClick® solar roof panels across Europe. The key difference is the compact panel size of the Velario® Slim which offers greater flexibility in panel placement and ensures that even more roof space can be covered with energy-generating solar panels. The optimized design and technical upgrades make the Velario Slim® the most powerful purpose-built solar roofing product available on the market.
The narrow 471mm effective roof coverage of the Velario® Slim panels compares with the Velario® ’s 550mm size, but keeps the hallmark features of the original product – a discreet, Scandinavian design which aims to suit any property without compromising on its aesthetic appeal, exceptional levels of resistance to harsh weather conditions (including hail), and an easy 2-in-1 installation process. The barely-there style of the panels has made Roofit.Solar’s solar roofs an increasingly popular option for upscale home renovations and clean energy retrofits for heritage buildings, including the National Library of Estonia.
As well as boosting efficiency through increased roof coverage, the roof panels are also 18% more energy efficient thanks to advanced TOPCon cell technology, which delivers 190 W/m², compared with the original Velario® ‘s efficiency of 160 W/m². Solar modules with TOPCon integration are more durable, degrade more slowly, and perform more efficiently in low-light conditions, meaning they are less reliant on sunny weather for electricity generation.
The new addition to Roofit.Solar’s solar roof collection marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, which started in 2016 and has been followed by rapid expansion beyond Estonian borders and across Europe. Last year, Sifted named Roofit.Solar the fastest-growing solar energy startup in Eastern Europe and the Baltics, and the 12th overall on its Sifted 30: Eastern Europe and the Baltics Leaderboard.
Andres Anijalg, CEO and co-founder of Roofit.Solar, said: “Our other products are already high performers when it comes to energy efficiency, but the compact Velario® Slim will allow even more roof space to be covered and more free energy to be generated for property owners under the same roof. This will be especially significant for small or irregular roofs which are often most at risk of being left with uncovered areas due to these leftover spaces being too small to fit the larger panels. The slimmer design of these panels will unlock the full potential of this technology for all homes and buildings.”
Europe installed a record-breaking 56 GW of new solar capacity in 2023, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. However, an average of 70 GW of solar per year needs to be installed if European 2030 targets are to be met, meaning optimized efficiency and incentives to adopt solar could play a major role in putting the region on track.
He continued: “We take seriously our responsibility to provide solutions that support the solar rollout across Europe and help as many people as possible to power their homes and workplaces with solar energy. Part of this responsibility means that we must constantly develop and optimize our solutions to incentivize people to join the solar transition and give property owners the best possible return on their investment – that’s why we felt it was time to develop the Velario® Slim.”
The Velario® Slim solar roof panels are available for installers across Europe and the UK to order now, with the first deliveries due to take place in June 2025.