Incorporating solar into modernist shallow pitch roof?

[flanagaj]

As we are looking for a very shallow roof pitch to enable us to hopefully go two storey and be under 6.4 metres ridge height, we will most likely be under the pitch for solar panels.  I'm actually not fussed about solar, but worried LPA may make it a condition of the planning grant.  If so, is our only option to install the panels in the garden?

[JohnMo]

12 minutes ago, flanagaj said:

very shallow

What angle do you class as very shallow? Assume you are really meaning a flat roof if you are limited to 6.4m?

 

Good for summer generation, rubbish for winter.  Can you angle on top of roof?

[sharpener]

20 minutes ago, flanagaj said:

worried LPA may make it a condition of the planning grant

 

In that case give them a choice, either they give you permission for angled frames - which will cost extra and look dreadful - or allow you to have a normal pitched roof. PVGIS is your friend here as you can demonstrate to them how much generation you will sacrifice.

[Alan Ambrose]

Actually it’s not such a big deal to put panels flat on a flat roof - a techy neighbour has that set-up. Again pvgis will tell you exactly.