PhotonRoof - photovoltaic roof tiles are products of the Polish technology company ML System, which enables every designer and contractor—whether working on a new building or renovating an old one—to create aesthetic, practical, and unique projects while meeting the requirements of solar energy technology.
Breakthrough in roofing technology - PhotonRoof – solar roof tiles
This solution combines the benefits and durability of traditional tiles with the functionality of producing free electricity and improving thermal insulation. The innovative design of the tile pattern, consisting of carefully designed microstructures, allows for high energy yields.
Solar architecture, or the use of materials that generate free and emission-free energy, is a new reality that combines utility value and business efficiency with environmental responsibility. PhotonRoof is of interest to designers, investors, and contractors. Why? Mainly because they are a source of free electricity, an inexhaustible well of architectural inspiration, and an effective tool in combating climate change.
The manufacturer of the PV tiles under the PhotonRoof brand is ML System, a highly specialized technology company with its own production facility equipped with a modern machine park and a strong R&D background with world-class laboratory equipment. Since 2018, it has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The company develops groundbreaking technologies that are the perfect answer to the current needs of the energy transition process—from conventional to renewable energy sources. ML System's products are used in classic rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic installations, sustainable construction, land and water transport, and the automotive industry.
In 2021, the company launched the world’s first production line for transparent glass with a quantum coating that generates electricity from the sun. This event, dubbed the "quantum revolution in global construction," was one element of the company's announced "new quantum era" strategy, opening new possibilities and applications for glass in the BIPV and automotive industries. ML System's activities align perfectly with the trends and expectations of the photovoltaic market in Poland and worldwide. With rising energy prices and falling PV technology costs, leading to a relatively quick return on investment, the market is experiencing dynamic growth. ML System's BIPV components are not only an aesthetic, protective part of building finishes but are also an active source of solar energy. Additionally, they improve the thermal insulation properties of buildings, making them energy-efficient.
Combating climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the modern world. As buildings are currently the main consumers of energy, and this trend is expected to continue, the construction industry faces this challenge. Governments worldwide increasingly recognize the potential of investing in green energy technologies for new and existing buildings, seeing it as an opportunity to meet greenhouse gas reduction goals. Energy efficiency in buildings has become a key decision-making factor for architects and designers who follow the principles of sustainable development and design with future generations and environmental protection in mind. The company sees many opportunities for further growth by creating new, innovative solutions. The quality and validity of ML System's innovations are evidenced by the patents it has obtained over the last several years—19 patents granted by mid-2024, with 7 more applications pending.
From the beginning of its operations, the company has consistently increased its market share both domestically and internationally. ML System's products are particularly popular among partners in countries where ecological awareness and knowledge of the economic benefits of photovoltaic solutions are relatively high. The company operates in many European markets as well as in Australia and North America. In the near future, it plans to strengthen its presence outside of Poland, aiming to become one of the most globally recognized brands in its industry.