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Solar panels (ground level)

Planning permission

Installing solar panels domestically should not usually require an application for planning permission so long as the conditions and limits are met.

You should also consider your location and the positioning of panels to maximise the amount of energy generated.

If you live in a listed building ordesignated area (conservation area, national park, area of outstanding naturalbeauty, etc...) you should check with your local planning authority beforecarrying out any work.

Building regulations

Energy efficiency work may also be carried out mostly without the need for building regulations approval.

However, building regulations also apply to other aspects of the work such as electrical installation.

It is advisable to contact an installer who can provide the necessary advice, preferably one who belongs to either a Microgeneration Certification Scheme or the relevant Competent Person Scheme.

Greener Homes

Solar panels use energy from the sun to produce water heating (in the case of solar thermal) and electricity (solar photovoltaic).

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