Your property brief
Solar PV
A suitable roof or estate energy plan can prompt a PV assessment. Establish demand and the intended use of generation before sizing an array. Available roof area is only one factor alongside condition, orientation, shading and electrical constraints.
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What the service can include
The brief covers feasibility, roof and access interfaces, electrical design, connection requirements and installation scope. It identifies monitoring, commissioning and maintenance information. Structural or roofing work is defined separately where needed to support the proposed system.
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What to consider
Generation estimates depend on the assessed site and assumptions. Self-consumption and export are different uses, with different commercial arrangements. A generation figure should not be treated as a guaranteed reduction in the electricity bill.
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The work starts with the property.Before we visit
Provide ownership or lease permissions, roof information and the electricity supply details. Identify shared roof areas and the owner of any export arrangement. Agree appearance, access and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.
How we help
We assess the site and demand, then define the proposed array and interfaces. Installation planning coordinates roof and electrical work. Handover records commissioning, system information, monitoring and the maintenance needed to keep the installation serviceable.
What affects cost and timing
Array size, roof condition, access, electrical work and network arrangements affect cost. Include future roof maintenance and removal access in the decision. Compare proposals using consistent generation and consumption assumptions.
Property and sector applications
Managing agents need responsibilities and approvals connected to the correct owner. Residential blocks need communal and individual areas distinguished. Retail and hospitality need work coordinated with customers and occupiers. Our complete service and project offering supports all sectors, with scope suited to the property and the people using it.
Local coverage
We cover Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley, including Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick, Morpeth, Hexham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough. View all locations.
For several properties, provide separate access and occupancy information. A remote owner can nominate a local representative while retaining a clear route for approving the work.
Frequently asked questions
Does the largest possible array give the best outcome?
Not necessarily. Demand, export arrangements and site constraints should inform the size.
Can panels be fitted before roof repairs?
Assess roof condition and planned work first so the installation does not obstruct necessary repairs.
Does PV normally power a building during an outage?
Do not assume so. Any backup function requires a specifically designed arrangement.
Can a tenant install panels on a shared roof?
Ownership, permissions and electrical or commercial responsibilities must be agreed first.
Knowledge and guidance
Read planning an energy improvement project and building management systems explained. Official guidance provides the relevant context for this service. Browse the Knowledge Centre.
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