Installation of a photovoltaic array to produce electricity on a location with southern aspect

Monitoring & feedback recommended: Yes

ADVANTAGES

Easy to install; minimal impact on building; visible so promotes user awareness of energy use and virtuous circle of improving energy habits; relatively simple technology; reversible; predictable performance; now commonplace and reasonably-well-understood technology; low technical risk (as long as structural load checks are carried out)

CONCERNS & ACTIONS

TECHNICAL (2)

Complex installation
Personal capacity/Right opportunity

HERITAGE (4)

Original external detail lost
Detail for Access to services
Listed building consent
Planning consent within conservation area

ENERGY (2)

User understanding
Appropriate siting

RELATED MEASURES

FABRIC (5)

Loft insulation
Rafter insulation
Flat roof insulation
Room in roof insulation
Loft hatch and ceiling airtightness

SERVICES (1)

Lighting system upgrade

BEHAVIOUR (4)

User interfaces for usability
Provision of simple and clear information
Improving User interest and involvement
Maintenance

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