M&E CPD on solar for apartments
made simple & scalable 

This technical CPD examines the unique design and compliance barriers to adopting solar PV in apartment buildings. 

Duration: 60 minutes

Course summary

This CIBSE accredited CPD course is designed for:

  • M&E Consultants
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Design & Build Contractors
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Course details

This CPD course equips M&E consultants with the knowledge required to deliver shared solar solutions in apartment buildings.

The session compares the complexities of traditional, space-intensive PV installations for flats with the simplified approach offered by shared solar systems.

It explores how a solar PV sharing device can:

  • Simplify M&E design and installation.
  • Overcome space, electrical, and regulatory challenges.
  • Enable tailorable kWp allocation to resolve specific flat-level EPC discrepancies.
  • Boost SAP scores and uplift EPC ratings.

—all while upholding best-practice fire and electrical safety.

Real-world applications are reviewed, demonstrating how shared solar integration supports clients with their low-carbon and net-zero goals.

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Understand the regulatory requirements for PV in apartment buildings.

  • Learn how shared solar simplifies M&E design in large buildings (>6 flats).

  • Design shared solar systems for equitable, scalable  and efficient PV distribution.

  • Learn best practices for electrical, fire safety, and DC cabling.
    Navigate DNO/G99 applications and technical limitations of shared systems.

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Duration: 60 minutes

Why attend

  • Achieve compliance with SAP 10.2 and EPC targets.
  • Simplify M&E design in complex apartment buildings.
  • Improve solar self-consumption rates with shared systems.
  • Reduce installation costs and safety risks.
  • Access Allume’s technical support, Revit files, and resource library.
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A white, rectangular Allume Solshare 2 device. It features a black top vent, a central green horizontal stripe with the Allume logo and small status lights, and the text 'solshare 2' printed in light gray below the right side of the stripe.

Meet SolShare

SolShare is one of the most simple and cost-effective measures for achieving EPC targets for retrofit or new build blocks of flats and apartments.

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