The property & construction industry can now provide flats (and common areas) with solar energy, increasing the value and marketability, and increasing SAP scores by 5 to 15 points.
Solar for New Build Flats
SolShare is sometimes the only way property developers can gain the desired EPC ratings for new build flats.
Following the release of SAP 10.2, solar PV must be directly connected to flats. SolShare is the world’s only technology for connecting multiple flats to a single rooftop PV array, qualifying for up to 15 SAP points per flat.
Allume can provide a free assessment for your project that will demonstrate the SAP uplift that can be gained for each flat and indicative costs. Get in touch to discuss your project.
How it works
SolShare is the worlds first behind-the-meter solar sharing solution. Combining SolShare with a traditional solar system enables you to connect the clean energy it generates to multiple meters within the building, including the apartments.
Benefits for you
Gain 5-15 SAP points per flat
Achieve every flat’s EPC goals by adding 5-15 SAP points to each flat.
Increase property value & attractiveness
A Redrow survey found that 29% of buyers said energy efficiency was the most important feature of a new home.
Low cost
Add the SolShare to your building design for as little as £750 per flat fully installed.
Simple installation
The SolShare’s small footprint means that it can easily be incorporated into standard building infrastructure.
Case studies
Chatham, Kent – New Build
The client approached us with the challenge of reaching EPC B for every flat in their development. They had exhausted all reasonable measures when they discovered the SolShare.
With the SolShare they were able to specify the precise kWp associated to each flat. This fidelity enabled them
to add exactly the right number of SAP points to each flat to achieve the goal of EPC Bs throughout the building.
The client was extremely happy to be able to achieve the EPC B in a simple, low cost method.
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Whetstone, London – New Build
The client’s objective was to develop a building of net-zero flats. To achieve this, solar had to be connected to each flat and funnel any excess energy produced to a heat battery contained within each flat. Space constraints meant that installing 20 individual inverters for each flat was not an option.
The developer learnt about the SolShare and was delighted to learn that just two inverters and two SolShares were needed to connect all 20 flats to solar. All the equipment was easily housed inside a small plant room on the ground floor.
The SolShare solution increased the SAP scores and achieved certified net-zero status for every flat in the building.
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Tullamore Folia, Doncaster, Victoria
Committed to creating sustainable living environments for residents to enjoy, Mirvac have implemented forefront technology in Folia allowing the Prestige and Penthouse Apartment residents to share a single set of solar panels and distribute solar power in a manner that optimises the financial benefit to all connected residences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The SolShare is classed as a direct connection of solar PV to flats. It therefore qualifies for SAP 10.2 PV credits – typically adding 5-15 SAP points to each flat.
Yes. The SolShare typically adds 5-15 SAP points to a flat. As each EPC band is around 10 points, each flat is highly likely to increase it’s EPC band by at least one rating.
No. Depending on your requirements, you can select just some of the flats to be connected to solar. The most common reason for this is that some of the flats have not achieved the desired EPC rating. If this is the case, you can connect just those flats to the solar to achieve your EPC goals at the lowest possible cost.
Yes, any separately metered connection can be added to a SolShare system, including the Landlord supply.
The SolShare comes with an industry standard 10-year warranty.
Yes, batteries can be included in the system. Even better, because the SolShare is a shared system, your batteries will also be shared. This means that rather than needing to buy an expensive battery for every connected unit, you simply by a communal battery that everyone uses when they need it. This greatly increases their value for money.
Every SolShare installation is unique. Once we have gained the relevant information from you, we will introduce you to one of our certified SolShare installation partners. They will be able to talk you through what is most suitable for your building.
Typically, the SolShare is suitable for apartment buildings that have more than 6 apartments. Send us an enquiry and we will be happy to see if our technology is suitable for your apartment building.
As with all solar installations, every connected unit must have a smart electricity meter. If the apartments don’t have smart meters, don’t worry. Our certified SolShare Installation Partners will be able to guide you through upgrading. Residents can also contact their energy retailer directly and upgrade the meters in advance.
Every connected unit will receive feed-in tariff payment for any solar they don’t use.
The SolShare ensures that the same quantity of solar is delivered to each connected unit over the course of each month. It works hard to deliver each unit’s solar when they are using power and therefore when they’re going to save the most amount of money. However, if this is not possible and more solar is being delivered than can be consumed then it will be exported to the grid and your retailer will buy it off you.
No. Residents can stay with their existing retailer, or to choose to change to another one. They can also access any market protections provided for vulnerable electricity customers, if applicable.
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