BrightGridDesigning solar into a new build project provides an opportunity to coordinate the roof, electrical system, solar array, battery storage and EV charging from the beginning.
Why solar should be considered early
Roof orientation, roof geometry, electrical routes and plant locations can all be influenced during the design stage. Early coordination can reduce later installation compromises.
What should developers coordinate?
- Roof orientation
- Usable panel area
- Electrical distribution
- Inverter location
- Battery location
- EV charging
- Cable routes
- Monitoring
Should new builds include battery storage?
Battery storage can provide additional flexibility, although whether it is appropriate depends on the development, energy strategy and customer requirements.
Plan EV charging at the same time
EV charging can create significant additional electrical demand. Planning the charger, cable routes and electrical capacity during construction can be more efficient than retrofitting later.
Design the whole energy system together
Solar, battery storage and EV charging should ideally be considered alongside the building's electrical design rather than added as disconnected technologies.
Discuss solar for a development
Plan solar, battery and EV infrastructure around your new build project.
Talk to Our TeamFrequently asked questions
Should new build homes have solar panels?
Solar can be incorporated effectively into new build projects because roof design and electrical infrastructure can be coordinated from the beginning.
Should batteries be included in new build homes?
Battery storage can be considered depending on the project's energy strategy and expected household demand.
Should EV charging be planned with solar?
Yes. Coordinating EV charging with the building's electrical design can simplify installation and future upgrades.
Edward Collins
New Build Energy Consultant at BrightGrid Energy
