Solar on Clay Tile Roofs

Can you put solar panels on a clay tile roof?

Solar panels on clay tile roofs: absolutely possible but requires specialist care. Clay tiles are more fragile than concrete — they can crack if handled roughly. Solutions: (1) SPECIALIST CLAY TILE HOOKS — designed with wider contact areas to distribute load. Cost: £200-£500 extra vs concrete tile hooks. (2) EXPERIENCED INSTALLER — ask for clay tile experience specifically. MCS installers work with clay tiles regularly. (3) REPLACEMENT TILES — installers carry spare clay tiles matching common profiles (Marley, Sandtoft, Dreadnought). If a tile cracks: replaced immediately at no extra cost (within quote). (4) TILE TYPE MATTERS — plain clay tiles (common in SE England, period homes) need different hooks than interlocking clay. Your installer identifies the type during the site survey.