If you live in a new build property then you’ll already be benefitting from lots of energy efficiency measures. But one glaring omission from new builds in the UK is solar panels. Solar installations aren’t (yet) mandatory in all new build properties and development sites, but that doesn’t mean you can’t install them yourself. And there’s plenty of reasons to do so:
- Electricity bills are slashed
- Power your home with renewable energy
- Invest in a secure future with reliable solar PV panels
Solar Panels & New Build Building Regulations
Incorporating solar panels into a building from the start makes perfect sense. Developers could save new homeowners the hassle of having to install solar panels after moving day by installing solar panels to begin with. As it stands, there is no legislation or regulation in place that means new properties have to be built with solar photovoltaic panels as standard.
That could, however, be about to change.
The European Parliament has now introduced the EU Solar Standard which aims to make it mandatory for all new builds to include solar photovoltaic systems by 2030 to reduce carbon emissions and ensure climate targets can be met. Polls suggest that homeowners and MPs overwhelmingly support the idea of a similar building regulation for new builds in the UK.
Whilst it isn’t yet mandatory, it could be soon. In the meantime, you should consider the benefits of solar for your new home – and we can help you generate renewable energy at home for yourself with solar panel systems from Effective Home.
What Are The Benefits Of Solar For New Build Properties?
We’d love to help you make the switch to solar here at Effective Home, but how would solar panels work for your home? What are the benefits? And why should you choose us over others?
Save on energy bills
Relying on solar power instead of your energy supplier and the national grid means you rely on FREE energy!
Fast installation
Our installers work fast, and we can carry out a solar installation at your home much faster than the national average.
Reliable saving predictions
As part of the Energy Performance Validation Scheme (EPVS) our saving estimates are independently verified for accuracy.
Guaranteed performance
In a similar vein, EPVS also guarantees performance as we work out exactly how much energy your solar panels can produce.
Smart installation
Our installations can also include smart metre and live feedback reports so you know exactly how much energy has been generated.
Low maintenance
Solar panels for new build properties are far less work than you might fear. Other than annual performance review, not much is required.
Reduced carbon footprint
Powering your home with green energy is the single best thing you can do to reduce your contribution to carbon emissions.
Future proof your home
It won’t be long until solar panels are the norm. Invest in solar today and be ahead of the curve for tomorrow.
Installing Solar Panels With Effective Home
We have teams of local solar panel installers all across the UK, capable of installing solar panels complete with battery storage fast and professionally. New builds are designed to save energy through effective insulation and heating measures, but by neglecting solar panels you’re missing out on free electricity for your home.
Our team is friendly and approachable and we don’t believe in outsourced call centres or aggressive sales tactics when it comes to dealing with future or current customers. We make your switch to solar panels as painless as possible, ensuring minimum disruption and fast results for competitive prices.
In short, we’re the top-choice for thousands of UK customers just like you – so why not contact our solar team today and find out how we can help you with a brand new solar installation at your new build home today.
Solar Panels For New Homes: A Message To Developers
If you’re a developer waiting for the moment the UK government makes solar panels on new build properties mandatory, we get it. Solar panels increase cost, but have you considered the value that solar panels add to a property? Ownership doesn’t necessarily have to switch to the person(s) buying the property either – if you wanted to, you could retain ownership (and maintenance responsibilities) and lease them to the buyer, selling cheaper energy to them so they make savings and you make money.
You also need to consider how solar panels affect the building’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) score. A SAP score essentially informs the EPC rating of a property, so looking at how this can be increased via energy efficiency measures such as a heat pump or solar installation can increase the profits you make as a developer on each house sold.
Really, it’s in your best interest to consider how solar panels could increase profits for your development business, whilst also making the UK a greener place and energy bills lower for your future buyers. Contact our team today to discuss how we can support you with these installations.
Why Choose Effective Home
We’re passionate about energy efficiency at Effective Home, so helping our customers make the switch to solar power is something we take great interest in. But we also know there’s plenty of solar installers out there vying for your attention. Here are just three top reasons for picking us:
Go Green The Effective Way
Relying on green energy to power your home is good for you, good for your household, and good for the planet. It reduces carbon emissions and ensures your new build property is as future proof as it’s possible to be – all with support from an experienced team!
Enjoy Thorough Energy Efficiency
Our solar experts design bespoke solar systems FOR YOU. That means we look at your property, your household energy needs, and the capabilities of our panels and then design a system that works for all three. With Effective Home you maximise solar’s potential.
Make Considerable Savings
At Effective Home, we pride ourselves on our competitive prices, bespoke designs, and fast installation. Why? Because we keep our prices as low as we can whilst delivering quick results. Our designs also ensure maximum household savings each month, too.
Solar Panels For New Build Properties: FAQs
Do solar panels need to be fitted on new builds?
Currently there is no legislation that makes it mandatory for solar panels to be installed on a new build home, so no, they don’t need to be installed on new builds.
With that said, there’s plenty of reasons why homeowners and developers alike should think about the difference solar panels could make for their properties. For developers, it could mean more profit and could also mean being ahead of the curve before solar panels become mandatory on new development homes (something that’s a very real possibility). For homeowners, it’s all the benefits we’ll discuss below that make solar such a worthwhile investment.
What are the main pros of solar panels?
The main benefit of solar for new build properties is the money you’ll save on your household running costs. Solar electricity is free electricity, unlike that which powers your home now via the national grid and your energy supplier which is only getting increasingly more expensive.
Better yet, solar panels offer energy security, which isn’t always guaranteed via the grid, as power cuts are common and prices are volatile and vulnerable to outside sources.
Besides this, you’ll also benefit from:
- renewable energy
- lower carbon emissions
- energy independence
What are the main drawbacks?
Of course, installing solar panels requires some thought and there are certain drawbacks and barriers to installation that you need to seriously consider.
First, the initial cost is prohibitive for some households – simply being too much to reasonably afford. And yes, solar experts like us will go on and on about how solar panels aren’t really cost but an investment that’s guaranteed to pay for itself over time in energy saving costs. But it’s ultimately money you need to find to be able to pay for solar upfront, and if it’s too expensive right now, it’s simply too expensive.
It’s also important to remember that solar panels aren’t suitable for all roof types and sizes. If your roof space simply isn’t appropriate for a solar installation, and ground mounted solar panels or solar roof tiles aren’t a realistic option either, then solar might have to pass you by.
Other cons to solar include:
- solar effectiveness is affected by the weather
- solar manufacturing causes pollution, removing some of its green credentials
- to make the most of solar panels solar batteries are required, increasing cost
