BrightGridA garage roof can provide useful additional solar space, particularly where the main house roof has limited usable area. Garages can also be convenient locations for batteries and EV chargers.
Is a garage roof suitable for solar?
Suitability depends on roof condition, orientation, pitch, shading, structural capacity and available area.
Potential advantages
- Additional roof area
- Potentially fewer shading issues
- Convenient battery location
- Convenient EV charger location
- Useful space when the main roof is unsuitable
What about cabling between the garage and house?
The cable route needs to be designed to safely connect the garage equipment to the property's electrical system. The distance and route can affect installation complexity.
Garage solar can become a complete energy hub
A garage can potentially house solar equipment, battery storage and EV charging, creating a practical location for managing home energy.
Assess your garage for solar
Find out whether your garage roof can contribute useful solar generation.
Explore SolarFrequently asked questions
Can I put solar panels on my garage?
Yes, provided the garage roof is structurally suitable and has appropriate orientation, space and access.
Can I install the battery in my garage?
Some batteries can be installed in garages when the manufacturer's environmental and installation requirements are met.
Can I charge an EV from garage solar?
Yes. A suitably designed solar and EV charging system can use electricity generated on the garage roof.
Sarah Kimani
Systems Designer at BrightGrid Energy
