Summary

Information on wind and solar power generators in relation to Building Regulations requirements, with external links to grant funding and further information on renewable energy sources.

 

Wind and Solar Power Generator Installations

The installation of wind turbines, photovoltaic panels or any device generating electricity which connects with a domestic electrical installation is covered by requirements under the regulations and is required to comply with the provisions of Part P (Electrical safety in dwellings) to ensure the electrical safety of the installation.

Furthermore the installation of any type of device which would materially affect the loading of a building is covered by requirements under Part A (Structure) of the regulations to establish that the buildings structural integrity is not compromised by the new installation.

If the work is carried out by an organisation registered on a comptent persons scheme  |appropriate to the type of installation recognised by the Secretary of State for the Department of Local Government and Communities this confirms compliance with the Building Regulations and notification of this is provided to the Local Authority by the operators of the scheme.

In all other cases the appropriate building notice |or full plans submission  |is to be made under the Building Regulations.

 

Further information on low carbon buildings and grant funding can be found on the Department of Trade and Industry low carbon buildings programme website. www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk| [external link]

 

Further information on renewable energy sources can be obtained from the Energy Saving Trust.

www.est.org.uk| [external link]