Viridian Solar Panels
Sleek, roof-integrated solar panels
Viridian Solar is a Cambridge-based manufacturer of solar panels, established in 2004. We choose Viridian for their innovative, market-leading roof integrated panels which make for a stylish and sleek upgrade to your property.
Whereas solar panels have traditionally been installed above the roof using racks and brackets, Viridian’s Clearline Fusion panels are designed to replace your existing roof slates, giving a flush and aesthetically pleasing finish to your installation.
This isn’t just about looking good – integrated panels are much more resistant to wind, and with push-fit connections they’re fully weather tight.
But it’s not all style over substance: Viridian’s panels compete with other similarly-priced panels on performance with prices that match traditional above roof installations.

Viridian are our preferred choice for roof integrated solar panels.
Why go with roof integrated panels?
Besides simply looking better, there are a few important reasons for going with roof integrated panels:
Roof maintenance
It’s likely that your roof will need maintenance at some point during the lifespan of your new solar system. In that situation, above roof systems would need expensive decommissioning and removal to access the roof. With an integrated system there are no tiles behind the panels, so any roofing maintenance work can be done with the system left operational.
Ease of installation
Installing racks for above roof systems can be disruptive and damaging to the roof covering, and weather proofing is required around fixtures and broken tiles. Counterintuitively, a roof integrated system is actually simpler to install as it simply involves removing a patch of roof tiles, and the integrated panels are then fixed with flashing.
Birds & pests
Another big advantage to integrated panels is minimising sheltered space for nesting birds and pests. Roosting birds will foul above roof panels and walls & paths below and homeowners often have to retrofit bird proofing to above roof systems, which further reduces their appeal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a brand new roof to install integrated panels?
No: our engineers will simply remove the required number of roof tiles in order to accommodate your new panels. The tiles will even be kept intact for future roofing repairs!
Are integrated panels less efficient?
It is true that above roof systems benefit from greater ventilation and that PV efficiency declines as panel temperature rises. However studies have shown that the effect is negligible, around 3%.