Whether you’re installing on a residential roof or a larger property, let’s take a look at some of the regulations for installing solar panels in the UK. Arguably, the most important regulations for those looking to install solar panels on their property are those that consider the placement or positioning of the solar panels.
Arguably, the most important regulations for those looking to install solar panels on their property are those that consider the placement or positioning of the solar panels. These vary depending on whether your property is for commercial or domestic purposes.
The 2023/24 consultation on the detailed specification for the FHS sought views on whether to require solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for new homes. Solar PV generation turns the sun’s energy into electricity. Option 1 would have required solar PV panels covering the equivalent of 40% of a new home’s ground floor area.
Anyone installing solar panels must follow the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards for small-scale renewable energy systems, and be registered with a competent person scheme, such as NICEIC.
The government has several schemes to support the installation of solar panels. This includes the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and the Warm Homes: Local Grant and the Warm Homes: Social Funding.
The installation must not be on a listed building or within a conservation area. The total area of ground-mounted panels must not exceed 9 square meters. They must be positioned at least 5 meters away from any boundary. Ground-mounted installations in protected areas or designated sites may require planning permission.
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