What planning a solar system involves
It starts with a survey: size, pitch and orientation of the roof areas, condition of the covering, shading from dormers, chimneys or trees, and space in the meter cabinet. Much of this can be assessed from photos and drawings; for larger roofs or open questions we come on site.
The result is the panel layout. It takes edge clearances, wind and snow load zones, roof windows and maintenance paths into account and defines how the panels are wired into strings and which inverter they connect to.
- Roof areas, covering and shading
- Load capacity of the structure and mounting system
- Meter cabinet, cable routes and inverter location
- Battery, wallbox or heat pump – now or later
Sized to your consumption, not a rule of thumb
Good sizing starts with consumption: how much electricity is used per year, and at what time of day? For a household, the annual bill and plans for an electric car or heat pump are usually enough. For businesses with interval metering, the load profile in 15-minute values shows exactly when power is needed.
On that basis we calculate variants: different system sizes, with and without a battery, east-west or south layouts. You see which option fits your budget and goal before you sign a quote.
Structure, permits and grid connection – clarified early
Rooftop systems on homes rarely need a building permit, but listed buildings, ground-mounted systems and local development plans can require approval first. Hall roofs and ballasted flat-roof systems often need confirmation from a structural engineer. We clarify this before any material is ordered.
We coordinate the grid connection with the local network operator. For small systems this is usually a formality; for larger ones, the operator’s response and any changes to the connection set the timeline. That is why the grid application belongs at the start of planning, not at the end.
Planning and installation from one provider
Because our installation crews build to the plan we drew up ourselves, nothing gets lost between designer and installer. If the roof needs renovating first, we plan that too. For commercial and farm roofs, we also provide planning as a standalone service on request.