Solar photovoltaic tile price

To give you an idea, the average 3.5 kW solar roof tile system will cost around £13,000, compared to approximately £7,000 for a regular PV system. However, remember that you are also getting a new roof with your solar tiles, so a direct price comparison is slightly misleading. Information last updated in April 2025.

Just like solar panels, solar roof tiles convert sunlight into electricity, but they're made to look just like traditional roof tiles. Some models are actual roof tiles with integrated solar cells.

An ideal choice for both roof refurbishments and new-build projects, Solar pv roof tiles are provide an uncluttered aesthetic with no visible brackets or racking, as well as easy maintenance and our market-leading 15-year guarantee. Marley SolarTile® can be fitted as part of a typical roofing project and installation is fast.

Solar panels, that is solar panels on slate roofs, are still the better investment overall compared to solar roof tiles. Roof tiles are expensive because you are ultimately installing a new roof, and while they look great, they can be less efficient than solar panels.

Sometimes called 'invisible solar', solar tiles are also an excellent option for solar power upgrades to listed buildings or buildings in conservation areas. They are also fantastic for complex roofs with cross-gables, dormer windows, sloped gables, and other non-standard pitched roofs.

Tesla solar roof tiles aren't currently available in the UK, and it's unclear when, if at all, they will be. If Tesla solar roof tiles become available, the company said they will cost $21.85 (£17.23) per square foot. That's equivalent to $235.12 (£185.37) per square metre.