New Builds
CC Solar has an excellent reputation for installing Solar PV systems on new build developments.
New build programmes are the ideal time to install solar panels, and house builders and developers are embracing solar energy as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and meet the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Solar PV systems also provide a solid return on investment and attract potential buyers who are keen to control future energy costs.
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Our experience in solar energy, coupled with our down-to-earth approach and excellent customer service makes us the perfect partners for new build projects. Our service includes:
Design of PV arrays
Delivery and installations of all sizes of PV arrays
Application to relevant DNO’s
Help with meeting your sap calculations and energy performance certificates
Commission and registration to relevant bodies
Servicing and maintenance
Installing Solar PV on new build properties has benefits for both housing developers and buyers:
- Solar PV systems help you meet the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. You promote the green credentials of your brand.
- When homes are designed with solar panels, the panels will complement the overall appearance of the properties, making them look appealing to buyers.
- Your buildings will stand out from those of your competitors, which will increase their demand.
In addition, the marketablility of your properties will be boosted as you can offer homeowners the following benefits:
Reduce electricity bills
Protection against future energy price rises
An environmentally friendly home
A safe, reliable source of energy, with low maintenance requirements
A quiet system with no harmful emissions
Solar panels are not currently required on new builds in the UK, but they are becoming more common as a way to meet building regulations and make developments more sustainable:
New builds must meet the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) regulations to achieve a certain energy efficiency rating. Solar panels can help new builds meet these requirements.
It’s an ideal time to install solar panels for new build when at new build stage. The panels can be integrated to the roof. In some cases,solar panels can become the actual roof. This is known as BIPV, building integrated solar panels.
In most cases, solar panel installations on the roofs of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses, and the roofs of most types of outbuildings, are considered permitted developments and do not require planning permission.
The SAP regulations outline the methodology through which a building’s EPC is determined. The most recent version of the regulations came into force via the Building Regulations in June 2022 for newly built dwellings. Under current building regulations, a SAP calculation and predicted EPC must be submitted before construction can start. The purpose of SAP regulations is to deliver the UK government’s key energy and environmental policies. This includes the current target to achieve carbon net zero by 2050.
The SAP regulations work by assessing the amount of energy a property will consume in order to provide a suitable level of comfort and services. Dwellings receive a score of 1 to 100+ for energy usage based on standardised calculations of:
- The installed heating and hot water system
- Internal lighting
- The building structure and materials used
- The use of any other renewable technologies in the home
The higher the score, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the cost to run the household. Buildings that achieve a score of over 100 are classed as net exporters, which means they export excess electricity to the grid and have zero energy costs.
The use of different construction techniques, environmentally-friendly heating systems and energy-saving materials can all support a new build to achieve a good SAP score, and therefore a better EPC rating.
Including solar panels in your new build is a great way to get a good SAP score. Solar PV is simple to install, provides a source of reliable renewable energy and doesn’t really affect the overall architectural design of a property.
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