Community Rooftop Solar Projects – do you know a suitable building?

We’re building up a list of community buildings that could have solar power in South Gloucestershire – and working to create a business model to support these to go ahead. Could this be your roof?

Are you connected to a building that could be a good fit for rooftop solar?

Perhaps a community facility, commercial space, or industrial site? Whether you’re looking to cut energy costs, generate income for the wider community, or explore the potential of renewable energy, 
we’d love to hear from you. 



Not every building will be suitable, and not every roof can host solar panels, but we’re keen to discover what possibilities exist across our community. Let’s explore the opportunities together.

Which roofs are suitable?

A flat or pitched roof

In good condition and no asbestos

South-east or west facing with little tree shading

A flat or pitched roof

In good condition and no asbestos

South-east or west facing with little tree shading

It’s useful if it’s a large roof (bigger than a tennis court) and the building uses a lot of electricity during the daytime, but this need not rule it out either. It’s also helpful if you own the roof or have a long term lease.  
For smaller roofs, we are likely to need some of the following to make it viable, as well as loans:

Grant funding

Crowd sourced funding

Local low interest loans from people who want to see the project happen

Grant funding

Crowd sourced funding

Local low interest loans from people who want to see the project happen

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