Equips learners to assess Solar PV feasibility, clear planning and DNO gateways, and verify structural and installation quality.
This course provides a technical and regulatory framework for integrating Solar PV into domestic retrofits. It equips learners to evaluate strategic feasibility and manage the complex "Regulatory Gateways" of Planning Permission and DNO connection. You will learn to verify structural integrity, ensure component compatibility, and audit the installation quality to ensure the system is safe, legal, and fundable.
Solar PV, DNO Notification (G98/G99), Planning Permission, Permitted Development, MCS 012, Structural Integrity, Wind Uplift, PIBI, ECO4 Eligibility, Fabric First Principle.
This lesson covers the "Go/No-Go" checks. You will learn to apply the "Fabric First" principle strategically and navigate funding eligibility rules (like ECO4's fabric requirements). It provides a deep dive into DNO procedures (G98 vs G99) and planning constraints, ensuring you can identify legal blockers before installation begins.
Here, the focus is on physical safety and durability. You will learn to use the Pre-Installation Building Inspection (PIBI) to verify structural capacity for wind and dead loads. The module highlights critical component checks, such as ensuring mounting systems are certified for the specific roof substrate (e.g., slate vs. tile).
The final lesson details the coordinator's role during construction. You will learn what "good" looks like regarding cable management and weatherproofing. It defines the "Golden Thread" of handover documentation - including commissioning sheets and DNO notifications - required to validly lodge the project with TrustMark.
