Eclair, a premium home developer based in Cerdanya, France, is striving to be at the forefront of promoting sustainable living. The company has taken a significant step towards eco-friendly practices by integrating the innovative Volt Solar Tiles system into its recently completed La Llotja d’Ur estate in the heart of Enveitg, a rural area in the southern part of France.
Eclair’s core philosophy is deeply rooted in a profound appreciation for nature. The company is dedicated to constructing premium, exquisitely designed homes in prime locations surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Cerdanya. Embracing this philosophy, Eclair places a strong emphasis on incorporating natural and sustainable materials into its developments, showcasing a commitment to environmentally conscious construction practices.
Harmonising Home Design with Nature
The recently completed estate consists of 11 homes overlooking the stunning views of Cerdanya’s mountains. To complement the overall beauty of its surroundings, the Eclair team is dedicated to designing a minimalistic estate featuring Nordic-style homes that seamlessly integrate with the landscape. The team also wants to make sure that the design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional.
To achieve harmony between home design and the natural environment, the team has chosen building materials that mirror the local surroundings. Utilising their architectural expertise, they have adeptly blended natural materials such as wood and stone, incorporating contrasting textures to craft visually captivating houses. In a further effort to integrate functionality into their design, Eclair has incorporated solar tiles into one of the homes in the estate, enabling the generation of clean energy without compromising the homes' design sensibilities.
Volt Solar Tiles: Incorporating Solar into the Estate
In collaboration with the renowned terracotta roof tile manufacturer La Escandella, Volt Solar Tiles play a pivotal role in providing a solar solution perfectly suited to the estate's sustainability needs. Reflecting Eclair's commitment to creating homes that blend with their surroundings, Volt emerges as the ideal choice.
Engineered to seamlessly integrate with the roof profile, Volt Solar Tiles feature a sleek, inconspicuous design while having the capability to generate clean energy. With Volt Planum’s industry-leading performance, its energy-generating capacity can reliably power the home, ensuring that it is supplied with sustainably sourced electricity. Additionally, the inclusion of La Escandella’s Blackstone Planum Roof Tiles adds another layer of depth to the roof profile, with its textured surface contributing to the overall design excellence of the residence.
The Environmental Impact
The addition of Volt solar tiles to the home has introduced a significant solar energy generation capability. Each solar tile boasts a power output of 115W, with an outstanding efficiency of 18.8% per tile. Collectively, these solar tiles contribute to a total system of 5.4kW and are estimated to offset 7 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Despite the little contribution per home, this adjustment will have a significant aggregate impact.
Going International: Volt’s Commitment to Empower Global Change
In partnership with La Escandella, Volt is poised to lead the charge in transforming the global landscape towards clean energy solutions. Beyond its successful installations in France, Volt has achieved remarkable milestones internationally. Notably, in Turkey, Volt made history with a groundbreaking installation—a record-breaking 100kW solar tile system on a single residential home, showcasing its commitment to providing cutting-edge solar solutions on a global scale. Additionally, numerous Volt systems have been installed in multiple states across its home country, Australia, with plans for additional installations underway through recent agreements with some of the nation’s largest home builders and developers.
With a presence in 85 countries worldwide, Volt is set to revolutionise perceptions of solar energy for new homes internationally. Its timeless design not only accommodates a diverse range of stylistic preferences but also provides a vital and urgently needed sustainable solution, addressing the challenges posed by the accelerating threat of global warming.
Join Volt in building a sustainable future. Contact us at info@volt-tile.com, and be a part of the movement towards eco-friendly living.