The Best Locations for Solar Panels

Renewable energy is no longer a glimmer of a future dream. It is a reality, here and today – but some places are better equipped for one type of renewable energy or another. Whether you choose solar panels, wind turbines or another form of renewable energy depends a great deal upon the location and configuration of your property. Solar panels, for example, are best suited for south-facing roofs that get direct sunlight at the right angle, while water generators or wind turbines might be a better fit in other circumstances. If you’re considering a renewable energy system in the UK, your property may be best suited for a solar PV system if it has the following characteristics.

Your home could be an excellent candidate for solar panels if:

You have a roof surface that faces south, southeast or southwest. Homes with roofs that are oriented in a generally southern direction are like to receive enough sunlight to generate electricity through solar PV panels throughout the year.

You live in an unlisted building. If you live in a property that’s listed with the council, you’ll need to get planning permission from the council. In most cases, most councils will allow the installation of solar panels. If you live in an unlisted building, you won’t require planning permission to install a solar PV system on your roof.

Your roof slants at an angle of 20 to 50 degrees. Solar panels must be set at the best angle to catch direct sunlight, and the angle varies depending upon your exact location. If your roof slants at the proper angle, the solar panels can be installed directly on your roof. In many cases, if the roof is flat or doesn’t slant enough, the solar company can install the solar panels on an A-frame that will put them at the proper angle.

Your home isn’t overshadowed by other structures over which you have no control. In order to generate enough electricity to be worth your while, the solar panels on your roof needs to get direct sunlight for a good part of the day. If your roof is overshadowed by nearby buildings or geographical features that block the sunlight, another renewable energy option may be a better choice for you.

Of course, you can find out if your property is a good fit for a solar PV installation by booking a consultation with a local company that installs solar panels. An expert consultation will be able to give you a firm solar quote and tell you exactly how suitable your property is for a solar panel installation.