Solar PV a private housing perspective | RISE Masterclass

Solar PV is becoming an increasingly important part of the retrofit conversation for private housing. However, ensuring solar delivers meaningful benefits for residents requires more than simply fitting panels to a roof.

Property suitability, resident energy usage, existing heating systems, roof orientation, battery storage, occupant understanding and wider retrofit measures can all influence the long-term performance and value of a solar installation.

This masterclass is designed for those looking to strengthen their understanding of solar PV within private housing retrofit and explore some of the practical considerations involved in successful delivery.

The session will cover:

• Understanding solar PV and the key components of a solar PV system
• Understanding the benefits solar PV can bring to residents
• Some of the practical and strategic decisions involved when fitting solar PV to private homes
• Understanding how solar PV fits alongside wider retrofit measures and household energy use
• Exploring what may be needed to ensure residents fully benefit from lower energy costs and improved outcomes

This session will provide practical insight into the role solar PV can play within private housing retrofit programmes.