Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Provides guidance for installing solar systems above surface and multi-storey car parks as a way of exploiting a brownfield site to generate renewable energy. Covers: business case formation, funding models, site selection, carport design, BREEAM implications on solar carports, planning permissions, grid connection, carport regulation and procurement. Also contains case studies from Germany, Exeter, Nottingham and Cambridge.
Author
Jackson, C. and Hartnell, G.
Subjects
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Planning and development
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Building services
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Renewable energy
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Other planning disciplines
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Power supply/energy
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Renewable energy
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Photovoltaics
Publisher History
The BRE National Solar Centre (NSC) promotes solar technologies, energy security and reduction of reliance on fossil fuels, through publications and online guidance.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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