Is My Home Suitable For Solar Panels?

Solar panels are great at generating electricity, even on a cloudy day, making them suitable for UK's climate. They do not need anything else other than natural light to correctly work but before you consider installing solar panels, you need to make sure your home meets the requirements to ensure they are suitable. If you would like to discuss your options, call our heating engineers on 07929246802

s my home suitable for solar panels

Factors that determine if solar panels are suitable for your home 

Size of the roof

Depending on how much electricity you use, it is good to have a look at your electricity bills so you can make sure you have the correct size of your solar array. This is simply the size of several solar panels installed at once and helps you decide how much roof space is needed to meet your needs.

Structure of the roof

Solar panels weigh a lot therefore it is very important to ensure your roof can support this. If you have an older property, you can hire a structural engineer to help you calculate how much load your roof can take on. 

Roof angle

The ideal angle of your roof needs to be between 30 to 45 degrees. With roofs as low as 15 degrees up to 50 degrees, it is still possible to install solar panels on there to improve efficiency. 

South facing homes 

It does not matter which direction your home is facing as solar panels work even on cloudy days. However, the more sunlight you get, the better chances your solar panels have to perform better. 

Get professional advice

If you are thinking of getting solar panels installed across Castle Bromwich, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, speak to our engineers today! We will be able to help you understand whether your home is suitable for solar panels or not. Call our team on 07929246802 and we will be happy to help!