The elements of our roof system are significantly lighter than those of a conventional roof. As a result, they can be assembled more easily and quickly with less personnel costs. There is no need for complex work with heavy wooden beams. Our system is designed in such a way that it can be flexibly adjusted directly on the construction site without heavy tools. Recesses, for example for skylights, can be easily and precisely created on site with a saw.

The integrated solar thermal system offers an innovative additional benefit. The smooth surface of the photovoltaic film could lead to increased avalanche formation in winter. This risk is counteracted by passing a warm medium rather than cold through the system in winter. For example, the system can be switched over automatically at a fixed time so that the roof is heated and thus de-iced before avalanches can form. The medium used is then stored and can be reheated during the day.

The photovoltaic film has a specially designed surface structure that is based on a golf ball. This structure offers two major advantages: First, it creates a lens effect that optimally directs sunlight to the surface from various angles and thus increases efficiency. Second, the self-cleaning surface ensures that less dust and dirt stick, allowing the film to withstand extreme conditions such as desert dust, seawater and ice. In addition, the surface in the production process can be adapted for various areas of application.

Carbon fiber threads are integrated into the insulation elements of our roof system, which are firmly connected to the insulation material during the production process. These threads not only ensure the necessary stability of the self-supporting elements, but are also extremely heat-resistant. In an emergency, such as a fire, the insulation material melts due to the heat, but the sturdy carbon fiber struts remain intact. As a result, the overlying PVD film is still supported and the roof remains stable. This prevents the entire building from collapsing.

The development of photovoltaic technology is progressing rapidly due to its growing importance. PV elements are continuously becoming more efficient, their efficiency is increasing, and they are becoming ever more robust, lighter and more powerful. Our system is optimally prepared for this. Should it prove useful to upgrade to more modern technology 10 to 20 years after building the house, the new film can simply be applied over the existing one. The time required is minimal and the costs for an upgrade are also significantly lower. In this way, you always stay up to date with the latest technology.

Our energy roof is self-supporting and therefore does not require an additional roof truss, which saves a considerable cost factor when building a house. Most of the insulation elements consist of a styrofoam-like material that is extremely lightweight. This allows the roof to be erected more quickly and reduces the need for manpower. In addition, with our system, you benefit from various funding options that enable further cost savings. SurPlus Energy is making house construction attractive again.

By intelligently combining three different energy sources, our roof can generate energy around the clock. During the day, electrical energy is generated by solar radiation on the photovoltaic film, while the resulting heat is simultaneously converted into thermal energy and stored. When wind blows during the day, our wind turbine generates additional mechanical energy. At night, during storms or renewed wind, the turbine is set in motion again and produces energy again, which is fed into the system and stored.