Meyer Burger purchases IP for solar roof floor tiles, to present brand-new item in Oct

• Meyer Burger Technology AG (SWX: MBTN) has actually obtained from an unnamed German design solution company the complete intellectual property (IP) for a solar roofing ceramic tile service in order to increase its very own product portfolio in the premium roof section.

The Swiss company initiated solar modules manufacturing simply lately as well as currently wishes to present a roof-integrated solar system that can be deployed as conveniently as typical roofing system ceramic tiles. It plans to provide the new item at the Intersolar trade convention in October. First shipments are prepared for the second fifty percent of next year.

" With our unique solar tile service, we prepare to take roof-integrated services out of the specific niche and into a larger market," said Gunter Erfurt, CEO of Meyer Burger. "There is a significant dormant capacity for roof photovoltaics today since in several scenarios, basic modules are not a choice for different reasons, however existing roof-integrated solutions do not stand for a satisfying solution for the customer either," he discussed.

The IP purchase has actually provided Meyer Burger with all needed licenses, certifications and also technical authorizations, together with the technological knowledge, the announcement mentions.