Solar panels are one of the most popular ways to make a home more environmentally friendly, but that does not mean they are suitable for everyone. Whether you can install solar panels depends very much on your type of property, particularly the design of your roof.
Direction of roof
People buy houses with south-facing gardens to try and catch the best sunlight. It is possible to install solar panels on a north-facing roof, but they will not be as efficient.
Slope of roof
Steeply angled roofs tend to be in shade for part of the day, whilst if the slope is too shallow, panels will quickly become dirty, and therefore less effective.
Heavy shade
Solar panels do not always need to be in direct sunlight but heavy shade, such as from tall trees, may block their effectiveness. Solar panel installers Weston such as https://redbridgeandsons.co.uk/solar-pv-panels/solar-panel-installers-weston may be able to install the panels in the garden as an alternative.
Amount of roof space
The recommended roof space for a standard selection of solar panels is 20 square metres, though it can be done with 15. Your installation is dependent on your roof size.
Attic space
Space is needed for the inverter and, potentially, any batteries. This does not need to be a full attic, but there must be some kind of storage area close to the roof.
Rooftop damage
Your roof needs to be structurally sound, and strong enough to support the panels. If not, costly alterations or repairs may be necessary.
Some of these problems can be mitigated, whilst others may mean that your rooftop cannot have effective solar panel coverage. In these cases, you may be able to install panels in your garden, or you may prefer to investigate other forms of renewable energy.