The Future Homes Standard is a government-led project to create homes that are net zero, cheap to heat, surrounded by nature, and climate resilient. Learn more here.

Yes. Grid providers will need to know how many properties in your development will be exporting electricity to the grid. Grid providers are happy to take any excess, renewable energy that solar panels produce but, for safety reasons, they need to ensure the load isn't too high and that there is no electricity on the grid when it has been shut down. In terms of sourcing the DNOs, they are included in the UK Energi offer to developers.

While you would need to check any specifics with the local authority, in-roof solar panels are usually exempt from any planning building regulations or planning. You would only need to apply for planning if the development was in an area of outstanding natural beauty, a conservation area or any other restricted area.

In a word, yes it will. Well, it will if you use an in-roof system. In-roof systems reduce the need for tiles and other roofing materials. The systems that are available are great value for money, safe and easy to install. UK Energi will source and provide the very latest, and best, systems available in the UK.

The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is a sustainability rating system used in over 80 countries to evaluate buildings' environmental performance. You will be awarded points that demonstrate how well you have fulfilled the BREEAM criteria. Fitting solar energy systems, or any carbon-neutral technology, will help with your BREEAM score.