In addition, solar panels on the roof will reduce dependency on energy supplies and a new energy centre, partially fuelled by renewable resources, will provide heating and cooling. BAA used NEC contracts to deliver part of the Terminal 5 project.
The switch to solar brings benefits that significantly outweigh the cons. Although the initial investment is a lot of money, you can look forward to living in a home decorated with glistening panels, saving money year-on-year, and shrinking your carbon footprint.
All your solar panels will need to work is daylight. 3. Not all roof types are suitable Ideally, your roof should be facing southwards at a 30-45 degree angle – although east- and west-facing solar panels can work well too. You’ll need to make sure the roof is free from the shade as well.
The primary reason solar panels are good for the environment is down to their carbon-busting technology. In fact, the average residential solar panel system in the UK saves 0.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. So, amidst the din of ‘climate emergency’ klaxons, it’s about time you ditched those grubby fossil fuels. 4. They’re silent
They take up a lot of space One of the problems with solar panels is that they’re rather sizable pieces of kit, averaging around 2m² per panel – and the more electricity you want to generate, the more panels you’ll need to install. So, the bigger the roof, the better.
There’s a lot you can do to optimise your roof conditions, including buying high-efficiency solar panels (if you have limited space), cutting back trees (to reduce shading), and using tilted racks (to angle your panels perfectly). 4. They take up a lot of space