A rising number of consumers across the UK are taking an interest in solar energy, including those who wish to benefit from solar panels in Cardiff, solar panels in north Wales and so on.
With this in mind, one local authority has created a special map to enable residents to estimate whether their properties are suitable for the installation of solar panels. Bristol City Council has become the first to produce such a resource and individuals can access it simply by heading to the organisation’s website.
The map uses colour coding to illustrate an estimate of each building’s potential for solar energy generation. Meanwhile, by typing in their address, people can get more detailed information, including the estimated size of systems required, how much electricity would be generated and the amount of carbon dioxide that would be saved.
The map suggests that around a third of all rooftops in Bristol are suitable for solar generation. This is around 80,000 rooftops in total.
Commenting on the initiative, council leader Barbara Janke said: “This is another example of Bristol leading the way on the green agenda. We’re the first local authority to produce a solar map, the first to be building our own wind turbines and the first local authority outside London to be setting up our own energy services company.
“The work we’ve done on the solar map pulls together a full picture of the city’s solar potential.”
She added that anyone living in the area who is thinking about having panels installed can use this quick and simple resource to find out whether or not their plan is viable.
Individuals considering having solar panels in Cardiff, solar panels in north Wales and so on my watch the development with interest. The scheme may be copied elsewhere around the UK if it proves to be useful.
