A multiuse electric tile module for walling, flooring, or roofing applications
having a photovoltaic cell, thermovoltaic cell, electroluminescent material, or
a combination of these disposed over a rigid substrate, such as ceramic. Each tile
is electrically connectable through a male-to-female connecter to at least one
adjacent tile without external wiring. Preferably, a sealing layer is disposed
over the electrical elements and rigid substrate to seal and protect each tile.
Optionally, each tile may further include an inverter to convert direct current
to alternating current or a battery to store electricity. The electroluminescent
material provides light for architectural accents or nighttime visibility.