PowerRoof integrates an aesthetic recreational space with a PV system. Available in configurations of 180 sq. ft. / 2.4 kW PV, 250 sq. ft. / 3.46 kW PV, and 400 sq. ft. / 5.1 kW PV, PowerRoof can be installed by approved dealers or installers in most terraces or backyards.

Arka BIPV products include solar tiles, custom-designed mounting structure, and an improved electrical interconnection to offer a solar gazebo solution. While conventional PV modules are made with glass-on-back sheet with metal frames for structural integrity, Arka products are built with tempered glass-on-glass without a metal frame offering superior durability, inherent structural integrity, and ruggedness.

Arka products use an innovative solar tile technology to maximize power density and performance. While most conventional solar panels use 150/162 mm full solar cells, Arka products are built with one-third cut high-performance 182 mm solar cells offering more power from a smaller area. Shingling (cutting) of solar cells increases power density and offers a superior aesthetic finish along with increased reliability and energy production. Each Arka tile produces about 77 W of power in an area of 250 sq. ft. PowerGazebo has forty-five such tiles for an aggregate of 3.46 kW rated DC capacity.

Arka products undergo rigorous reliability testing for IEC 61215 and UL 61730 certification, ensuring a 25-year life and resistance to cyclone winds, hail, rain, and snow loads. PowerRoof, with its exhaustive testing, is built to last through its projected 25+ year lifetime.

All Arka products, including associated mounting structure and electronics are in the process of being approved at the local level. We use rigorously tested and qualified inverters in the PV systems. We currently offer on-grid PV systems that have the added benefit of “pay back” from local utilities for energy generated and fed back into the grid. In the near future, we will also offer hybrid inverter-based solutions with Lithium-Ion battery storage.

Energy production from the Arka products is monitored continuously with our gateway that includes a cellular Modem and WiFi for backup/ The energy production information gathered every 15 mins and stored on our cloud servers. This data is available to the system owners to view through the Spotlight mobile and web apps.

Yes, PowerRoof is all-weatherproof with a waterproof underlayment, ensuring resilience against rain, snow, sleet, and cyclones. It also features a false ceiling for improved aesthetics.

Yes, after a site survey to assess the roof condition and determine the right location, PowerRoof can be installed. A design plan is shared with customers for review, and additional checks are performed before installation.

We can recommend simple and innovative solutions to keep the Arka systems performing at their peak. You can either signup for the periodic maintenance with our installation partners or buy one of their cleaning accessories.

A 2-hour pre-install site survey is scheduled to assess the site and check on the electrical interconnections. PowerGazebo systems of 180 sq. ft. and 250 sq. ft. take about 2 days to install, while the larger systems, 400 sq. ft and above, would take around 3-5 days.