25 years
When installed by an Energy ReLeaf cooperative member installer.
Due diligence
Solar Shingle Warranty and Certifications
For homeowners, builders, inspectors and insurers: what the shingle is rated for, what each test means, and what the warranty covers.
The warranty, in plain terms.
25-year warranty on the roof and solar when installed by an Energy ReLeaf cooperative member installer.
Batteries and electronics: 10-year warranty (third-party components).
The 25 years covers the roof and the solar together, because on this roof they are the same part. Ask for the written warranty with your proposal so you can read the full terms.
10 years
Third-party components.
Ratings and listings
Tested like a roof, listed like a solar module.
A solar shingle has two jobs, so it carries two sets of ratings: roofing tests for fire, wind and rain, and module listings for electrical safety and durability. Every rating below applies to both the PH-055 and the PH-060.
| Rating | Standard | Result | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | UL 790 | Class A | The top fire rating a roof covering can earn. |
| Wind | UL 1897 | 110–200 mph | Uplift testing for roof coverings. The rating depends on the fastening schedule and the site's exposure category, so we confirm the number for your roof in the proposal. |
| Wind-driven rain | TAS 100 | Tested | A Florida Building Code test that drives water at the roof with high wind to check that it stays out of the deck. |
| Hail | Impact test | 2 in steel ball from 51 in | A 2-inch steel ball is dropped from 51 inches onto the shingle's glass. If a shingle is ever damaged, it is replaced on its own. |
| Module safety | UL 1703 | Listed | The U.S. safety standard for flat-plate solar modules: electrical, fire and mechanical safety of the module itself. |
| Module design | IEC 61215 | Certified | The international design and durability qualification for crystalline silicon modules, covering thermal cycling, damp heat, humidity-freeze and mechanical load tests. |
| Equipment lists | CEC and FSEC | Listed | Listed by the California Energy Commission and the Florida Solar Energy Center, two public equipment lists for solar products. |
| Temperature | Operating range | −40 to +90 °C | Rated to run from northern winters to roof surfaces in desert and Gulf Coast summers. |
Who asks for this
What each reader should check.
Ask your insurer
Tell your insurer the roof is a solar roof, and give them the Class A fire rating and the wind rating for your roof. Coverage depends on your policy.
Solar roofs for homesSpec it with confidence
The wind rating follows the fastening schedule, so match the schedule to the exposure category on the plans.
The roofer and builder programListings on request
Need a listing or test report for a job? Email peter@energyreleaf.com.
Full specs and partsQuestions
Warranty and rating questions.
How long do solar shingles last?
Energy ReLeaf solar shingles carry a 25-year warranty on the roof and solar when installed by an Energy ReLeaf cooperative member installer. Batteries and electronics carry a 10-year warranty (third-party components). The shingle is built to roofing standards and runs from −40 to +90 °C, and if one is ever damaged, its insert comes out by removing six screws.
What happens if solar panels are damaged by hail?
With solar shingles, a hail-damaged shingle is replaced on its own: the PV insert comes out by removing six screws and the roof underneath stays closed. Each shingle's glass is tested with a 2-inch steel ball dropped from 51 inches. Whether your homeowners policy pays for storm damage depends on the policy, so talk to your insurer or agent.
What wind speed are solar shingles rated for?
Energy ReLeaf solar shingles are rated from 110 to 200 mph under UL 1897. Where a roof falls in that range depends on the fastening schedule and the exposure category of the site, such as open coastal ground versus a sheltered suburb. We confirm the rating that applies to your roof in the proposal.
Are solar shingles fire rated?
Yes. Energy ReLeaf solar shingles carry a UL 790 Class A fire rating, the highest fire rating for a roof covering. The module itself is also listed to UL 1703, the U.S. safety standard for solar modules, which covers electrical and fire safety of the module.
Does the warranty transfer if I sell the house?
Ask for the written warranty with your proposal and read the transfer clause before you list the house.
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