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A precedent-setting moment for solar in historic city centers.

For the first time, Salzburg's Old Town Preservation Commission has approved a fully integrated photovoltaic roof in the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where no photovoltaic solution had previously received approval.

The project, developed by Strobl Architekten together with Roofit.Solar, uses our iron-grey "2-in-1" solar roof modules to replace a roof that hadn't been renewed in 60 years, while fully preserving the look of a traditional standing-seam metal roof ("Falzdach").

• 330 m² of roof surface
• 28.5 kWp installed capacity
• 60 years since the last roof renewal
• First PV approval of its kind in Salzburg's protected Old Town

Because the roof was considered the building's "second most important facade," visible from viewpoints across the city, the commission required an especially high aesthetic bar. It took a long, close dialogue between the architects and the commission to get there.

As our CEO Andres Anijalg puts it: "We wanted to create new design possibilities for buildings where conventional black solar modules aren't suitable, due to regulations, aesthetics, or heritage protection. This project proves that solar energy and monument preservation can go hand in hand."

Project executed by NIMMERVOLL-2 Dach GmbH-2.

Covered by pv magazine Deutschland. Link in comments.

🛣️ A new direction for sustainable roof design: form follows energy.

The old 'Form follows function' rule is getting an update.

💡 Solar panels bolted onto rooftops look exactly like what they are: an afterthought. They clash with lines architects spent months refining.

🔎 What if the roof itself was the solar panel?

That's what Roofit.Solar has built. Integrated solar roofing that fits the architecture, not the other way around.

As architect Paul Iddon put it: "It's not about hiding solar. It's about absorbing it into the design so it looks like it was always meant to be there."

Key takeaways from the article on the new way of design:

✅ Bolt-on solar works against the design, not with it.

✅ Integrated panels install like standard metal roofing, they just generate power too.

✅ A roof must deliver durability, function, and beauty. With integrated solar, it finally can.

Read the full piece: 👇

https://roofit.solar/form-follows-energy-a-new-language-for-sustainable-roof-design/

Form Follows Energy: A New Language for Sustainable Roof Design | Roofit.Solar Rethinking roofs as more than shelter—integrated solar systems turn them into energy-generating surfaces while keeping architectural integrity intact.

📣 Big scale, zero design compromise in New York

We are thrilled to share the latest on our 91 kW commercial installation at Harlem Valley Homestead! 🧺

💡 For a working farm resort like this, the challenge was clear: generate high-capacity energy without losing the traditional character of the buildings.

🤝 Working with our US partner, ArcEdge Power, we proved that it's possible to have a power plant that still looks like a premium metal roof.

Highlights of the project:

✅ Seamless integration: No bulky racks or frames, just the clean lines of the original architecture.

⚡ Serious power: A 91 kW system built to handle heavy-duty commercial needs.

💪 Proven durability: A 2-in-1 solution that protects the infrastructure while powering it.

This project is a great example of how high-end design and sustainability can coexist on a large scale. ✔️

See how we’re turning roofs into power plants without the bulky panels and learn more about Roofit.Solar: 👇

https://roofit.solar

Integrated Solar Roof | Nordic Design | Roofit.Solar Our award-winning integrated solar roof combines Nordic design with premium materials and highly efficient solar technology.

🗓️ Mark your calendar for 1-4 May: Roofit.Solar is heading to Grand Designs Live London! (And we have free tickets for you 🎟️)

Whether you are planning a self-build project or looking for a sustainable partner for your next architectural venture, come see our 2-in-1 integrated solar roofs in person. 🤝

📍 Stand J20
📅 1-4 May, ExCeL London

🔊 We are also excited to have architect Paul Iddon joining us at the event to discuss why integrated design is the future of modern architecture.

🎟️ Claim your free ticket and join us at Grand Designs Live:
https://gdllondon.seetickets.com/tour/grand-designs-live-excel?OfferCode=129795

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