When should you use wall-mounted solar?

Wall-mounted solar is a good choice for buildings with accessible walls facing in different directions. High-rise buildings or buildings with limited roof space, i.e. multi-storey, make wall-mounted solar a consideration to utilize the building’s surface area for solar power generation.

Do solar panels need planning permission?

Solar PV panels on walls are generally considered ‘permitted developments’ and often don’t require planning permission, as long as they are sited to minimize their effect on the external appearance of the building and the amenity of the area.

Should a solar car park have electrical energy storage?

The addition of electrical energy storage (e.g. batteries) to a solar car park will help to match onsite energy demands by time shifting surplus generated solar electricity to times when solar generation is unavailable (i.e. night time). This is particularly useful for car parks with night time operations.

Can building-integrated solar energy systems reduce energy consumption?

Its association with building-integrated solar energy systems demonstrates that they can not only increase the comfort of the building and reduce the energy consumption but also respond to the necessities of the grid, especially concerning adaptive systems.

Do multifunctional solar carports add value to car parks?

Multifunctional solar carports can add value to car parks by improving economic and environmental performance, especially where the car park is not suitable for building mounted PV. Such added value is derived from:

What is a multifunctional solar car park?

Multifunctional solar car parks can provide flexible onsite renewable electricity generation contributing to the operational energy requirements of the car park (including lighting and EV charging) and any associated buildings.