Do I need a Dno to install a solar PV system?

If you live in a listed building, conservation area or national park, there may be additional restrictions. If you’re planning to install a solar PV system in your home, you must register it with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The DNO is the company responsible for bringing electricity to your home.

How does shade affect the performance of a solar PV system?

Shade, for example, may affect some properties more that others. With most solar PV installations, all panels in a PV array connect to each other. So, if one panel gets less light than the others the whole system's performance suffers.

How are solar panels installed?

We use a safe and strong installation method that uses friction to hold the rail and the edge of the solar panel securely in place. This system has been tested for heavy rain, hail and even hurricanes, so you know it’s reliable. The panels are then laid on top of the rails, ready to be connected.

Do you need a survey to install a solar panel?

So first, a professional surveyor will check your roof and rafters to ensure that a solar panel installation can go ahead safely. The results of the survey may affect the price quoted by your solar panel providers. With that done, the installation can begin.

Can solar panels be installed on a roof that faces north?

Solar PV panels are not recommended for a roof that faces north. You also need to consider both the age of your roof and how strong it is, as PV panels are heavy. Shade could be a big problem for solar panels, so no panels should be installed where there is shade from trees, chimneys, walls or other obstructions.

Can a solar system be installed on a roof?

It isn’t a particularly disruptive process, taking place almost entirely on your roof rather than inside your home. The only internal piece of most solar PV (photovoltaic) systems is the inverter, which will usually sit in your loft. Compared with having windows or a kitchen fitted, a solar installation is pretty low hassle.