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Technical Information

The Viridian Solar Clearline is available in three sizes. These can be combined to achieve a full range of installed areas.

Type  
V15
V20
V30
Nominal Area
sq m
1.5
2.0
3.0
Weight (empty)
kg
31
42
62
Weight (full)
kg
32
43
64
Panel Width (across roof)
mm
1,167
1,167
1,167
Panel Length (up roof)
mm
1,479
2,043
2,892
Glass Height (above batten)
mm
80
80
80
Area of tiles replaced
sq m
2.0
2.5
4.0
Roof Pitch  
20 - 60 degrees
Tile compatibility  
Interlocking and plain tiles
Artificial and natural slate
Maximum pressure
bar
3.0
3.0
3.0
         
Regulatory        
Wind exposure limitations  
4,100 Pa
Fire rating to BS 476-3  
AA
AA
AA
         
Warranty
years
10
10
10
Thermal Performance for SAP  
V15
V20
V30
Absorber Area (SAP H1)
sq m
1.49
2.10
3.0
Zero loss efficiency N0 (SAP H2)  
0.81
0.81
0.81
Heat loss coefficient a1 (SAP H3)  
3.9
3.9
3.9

Control Unit    
200 Drainback Controller
Height
mm
730
Width
mm
340
Depth
mm
200
Weight (filled)
kg
20


Accreditation

First ever BBA accreditation for a solar panel

Certified for the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme

Complies with:
BS EN 12-975 PT 1
BS EN 12-975 PT 2
BS 476 PT 3

 

Solar Sizing Guidelines

Average Household Size
(not maximum)

Recommended Solar Panel Area
(sq. m)

2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 6

NOTE: If you are designing to a particular energy performance target for planning or Code for Sustainable Homes, Viridian offers a free of charge design service to help developers to optimise the solar provision and demonstrate compliance. Contact us for more information.

More Information on Panel Sizing here

SEE ALSO

Solar Panel sizing guide
Panel selection guide


Viridian Solar offers the widest range of solar panel sizes, giving building designers more flexibility to choose the best aesthetics to suit the property, and the most cost-effective route to compliance with energy performance targets.

Panel Combinations

Panel Area

Panel Combinations to Achieve Area

2.0 sq m

   
3.0 sq m
 
4.0 sq m
   
4.5 sq m
6.0 sq m
       

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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2010