Project Reference
Pioneer Residential Retrofit
One of Sunlit's proud early milestones—a pioneer BIPV retrofit for an urban villa. This 10 kW pilot project laid the groundwork for the flawless BIPV solutions delivered today, proving long-term waterproofing durability …
Project Overview
One of Sunlit's proud early milestones—a pioneer BIPV retrofit for an urban villa. This 10 kW pilot project laid the groundwork for the flawless BIPV solutions delivered today, proving long-term waterproofing durability through rigorous on-site water-spray testing.
Project Challenge
This project represents one of our proud early milestones—a pilot BIPV retrofit for an urban villa. The challenge was to upgrade an existing, complex traditional roof with solar power without resorting to bulky, elevated BAPV racks. At this early stage of BIPV technology, the goal was to successfully adapt modular solar panels to sit as flush as possible alongside standard roofing tiles, ensuring long-term structural safety and waterproofing.
Sunlit Solution
We designed a custom metal batten substructure to securely anchor the solar modules into the existing roofline. While this pioneer installation features a slight transitional seam compared to our current, perfectly flush Lumina Slate series, it successfully achieved a low-profile, integrated aesthetic. As demonstrated by rigorous onsite water-spray testing, the system's waterproofing remains flawless. This early 10 kW pilot project continues to reliably generate clean energy today.
Architectural Outcome
This residential reference records Others as the roof-integrated system for Pioneer Residential Retrofit. Review the project facts and images with Sunlit when assessing a comparable roof.
Technical Notes
System Scope Referenced in This Project
The project record identifies these roof-system categories. Exact quantities, interfaces and documents must be confirmed for the current roof design and local requirements.
