Arc Edge Solar Roof Panels Pass Florida Hurricane Wind Test — Rated Up to 176 MPH
We’re proud to announce a major milestone for Arc Edge and our European manufacturing partner, Roofit.Solar: Our integrated solar roofing panels have successfully passed the rigorous Florida wind uplift test conducted by Intertek, one of the nation’s leading independent testing labs. The result? A certified wind rating to withstand Category 5 hurricanes up to 176 mph, placing our product among the most hurricane-resilient solar roofing systems available in the U.S.
Arc Edge is the exclusive U.S. partner of Roofit.Solar, bringing this award-winning European solar roofing technology to North American homes and businesses — now proven to meet even the toughest demands of Florida’s coastal climate.
Tested and Certified — Built for Hurricanes
Not all wind ratings are created equal. The difference isn’t just in the number — it’s in how the testing is done.
Tesla’s Solar Roof, for example, is rated for wind speeds up to 110 mph, based on a test using a large fan system designed to simulate high wind conditions. While useful for assessing basic wind resistance, fan-based tests don’t fully replicate the complex wind loads experienced during a hurricane — especially the suction and uplift forces that can pull roofing systems apart.
Arc Edge’s roofing system — manufactured by Roofit.Solar — was tested using Florida’s certified wind uplift protocol, performed by Intertek. This method goes far beyond simulated fans. It recreates the positive and negative pressure cycles that occur during real hurricane events, including uplift forces that mimic the turbulent, high-velocity winds of a Category 5 storm.
Why This Matters in the Real World
Florida’s building code is one of the most stringent in the country, especially in designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ). Our panels, now rated up to 176 mph, which exceeds the minimum standards required for these zones — giving homeowners, developers, and builders peace of mind in storm-prone areas.
Tesla’s 110 mph rating, by comparison, may be sufficient for moderate climates, but falls short of Florida’s requirements in many counties and coastal regions.
Built to Perform — From Europe to the U.S.
Developed in Northern Europe and proven through years of installations across the EU, Roofit.Solar’s steel-integrated solar roofing panels combine sleek design, energy efficiency, and exceptional durability. Now, through Arc Edge, this same technology is available in the U.S., tested and certified for American homes — and built to perform under the most extreme weather conditions.
The Arc Edge Advantage
At Arc Edge, we’re not just bringing a solar roof to market — we’re redefining what homeowners should expect from a solar product: modern design, long-term energy savings, and resilience that’s been certified, not just claimed.
With a wind rating of up to 176 mph, our system isn’t just hurricane-ready — it’s future-ready.
Interested in seeing the difference?
Reach out to Arc Edge today to learn more or get a quote of the most advanced solar roofing system in America — powered by Roofit.Solar, and hurricane-tested by Intertek.