Description
This session explores solar PV system design and implementation for commercial flat roofs, covering optimal panel configurations, mounting innovations, fire safety, battery integration, and the future of renewable energy technologies in achieving net-zero carbon goals.
3 Key Points
- Efficient Design & Mounting: Optimal solar performance depends on panel orientation, shading avoidance, and specialised mounting systems (like Solar Fix & bio-solar mounts) tailored for flat roofs, minimising penetrations and structural strain.
- System Integration & Storage: DC-coupled systems offer superior efficiency for battery storage, while MCS certification ensures compliance and performance; increasing demand for battery and hybrid systems supports energy resilience and grid independence.
- Safety & Future Trends: Fire safety is vital—requiring airflow, non-combustible materials, and regular maintenance. Solar’s future includes green hydrogen generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and expanded EV support, all aligned with decarbonization targets.
3 Learning Objectives
- Design solar PV systems for commercial buildings with optimal layout, shading control, and mounting techniques specific to flat roofs.
- Integrate energy storage (DC/AC coupled) and apply MCS-certified best practices to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable installations.
- Evaluate long-term safety, maintenance, and emerging trends like bio-solar systems, green hydrogen, and EV-ready infrastructure.
