Ridge vents and deck covers are disclosed that have a fibrous mesh mat and a moisture barrier. The mesh mat may be contoured to define a variety of structures and may have regions of relatively higher fiber density and regions of relatively lower fiber density. Solar cells may be exposed on the ridge vents to collect solar energy when the vents are exposed to sunlight.

Ridge vents and deck covers are disclosed that have a fibrous mesh mat and a moisture barrier. The mesh mat may be contoured to define a variety of structures and may have regions of relatively higher fiber density and regions of relatively lower fiber density. Solar cells may be exposed on the ridge vents to collect solar energy when the vents are exposed to sunlight.

This application relates to the ventilation of a solar roof. For example, a solar roof can include a solar roof tile and a spacer, batten or other ventilating components to space the solar roof tile from the roof deck, and provide ventilation to the solar roof tile, for reduced operating temperatures and improved efficiency in electricity generation.

This application relates to the ventilation of a solar roof. For example, a solar roof can include a solar roof tile and a spacer, batten or other ventilating components to space the solar roof tile from the roof deck, and provide ventilation to the solar roof tile, for reduced operating temperatures and improved efficiency in electricity generation.

The invention relates to a solar energy roof tile (20) for the production of electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation. The shape thereof essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, having a base tile (22), for mounting the solar energy roof tile (20) onto a rooftop and furthermore comprising a photovoltaic module (90) arranged on top, which is connected to a first power line (96) and a second n power line 98), and an absorber (26) with an inlet line (34) and an outlet line (36) passed-through by a medium, wherein the inlet line (34), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (38), the outlet line (36), at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (40), at least one of which lines (34, 36) are designed as being changeable in length in a base state, both connecting elements (38, 40) are arranged within the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile (20), at least one of the two connecting elements (38, 40) being expandable beyond the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile (20) in an assembly state and being connectable to a corresponding connecting element (38, 40) of an adjacent solar energy roof tile (20) while in medium communication and electrically conductive, the length-variable line (34, 36) comprises one of the two power lines (96, 98).

The invention relates to a solar energy roof tile (20) for the production of electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation. The shape thereof essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, having a base tile (22), for mounting the solar energy roof tile (20) onto a rooftop and furthermore comprising a photovoltaic module (90) arranged on top, which is connected to a first power line (96) and a second n power line 98), and an absorber (26) with an inlet line (34) and an outlet line (36) passed-through by a medium, wherein the inlet line (34), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (38), the outlet line (36), at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (40), at least one of which lines (34, 36) are designed as being changeable in length in a base state, both connecting elements (38, 40) are arranged within the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile (20), at least one of the two connecting elements (38, 40) being expandable beyond the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile (20) in an assembly state and being connectable to a corresponding connecting element (38, 40) of an adjacent solar energy roof tile (20) while in medium communication and electrically conductive, the length-variable line (34, 36) comprises one of the two power lines (96, 98).

A layered insulation system comprising one or more layers. A variety of types of layers can be used in conjunction with one another to deliver a range of desired Low-E and/or Low-U insulation properties and/or venting choices. Some types of layers can be foam layers with foam that inhibits heat conjunction interspersed with microparticles and/or nanoparticles that reflect, scatter, abate, and/or negate infrared radiation (IR) wavelengths, including dampening Ideal Model Matrix vibrations to inhibit heat flux through an IR opaque system. Other layers can be Low-E layers, Low-U layers, primarily empty layers, and/or other types of layers.

A layered insulation system comprising one or more layers. A variety of types of layers can be used in conjunction with one another to deliver a range of desired Low-E and/or Low-U insulation properties and/or venting choices. Some types of layers can be foam layers with foam that inhibits heat conjunction interspersed with microparticles and/or nanoparticles that reflect, scatter, abate, and/or negate infrared radiation (IR) wavelengths, including dampening Ideal Model Matrix vibrations to inhibit heat flux through an IR opaque system. Other layers can be Low-E layers, Low-U layers, primarily empty layers, and/or other types of layers.

The invention relates to a solar thermal pantile (20) for the production of thermal energy from solar radiation, the shape of which essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, comprising an absorber (26) passed-through by a medium, having an inlet line (34) and an outlet line (36), which is arranged on a base tile (22), which is for mounting the solar thermal pantile (20) on a roof, wherein the inlet line (34), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (38), the outlet line (36) is formed, and, at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (40), at least one of the two lines (34, 36) is formed as being variable in length, the two connecting elements (38, 40) are connectable to each other, in an initial state, both connecting elements (38, 40) are arranged within outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (20), in an assembly state at least one of the two connecting elements (38, 40) may be pulled out beyond the outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (20), so that it is connectable to a first connecting element (38, 40) of an adjacent solar thermal pantile (20).

The invention relates to a solar thermal pantile (20) for the production of thermal energy from solar radiation, the shape of which essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, comprising an absorber (26) passed-through by a medium, having an inlet line (34) and an outlet line (36), which is arranged on a base tile (22), which is for mounting the solar thermal pantile (20) on a roof, wherein the inlet line (34), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (38), the outlet line (36) is formed, and, at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (40), at least one of the two lines (34, 36) is formed as being variable in length, the two connecting elements (38, 40) are connectable to each other, in an initial state, both connecting elements (38, 40) are arranged within outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (20), in an assembly state at least one of the two connecting elements (38, 40) may be pulled out beyond the outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (20), so that it is connectable to a first connecting element (38, 40) of an adjacent solar thermal pantile (20).