Make the Most of Your Roof with Solar Panels
Whether you are a homeowner looking to reduce your household energy bills or a business owner looking to lower operating costs, solar panels can turn unused roof space into a source of clean, renewable electricity.
Across the Netherlands and Europe, more homeowners and businesses are investing in solar energy to take greater control of their energy consumption. But buying solar panels is about more than simply putting panels on your roof.
At Novectra, we look at the complete picture before recommending a system.
The right solar PV system should be designed around your roof, your energy consumption and your future needs.
Whether you have a pitched roof, flat roof, dormer, garage or shed, there may be an opportunity to generate your own renewable electricity. The right mounting system and panel layout depend on the construction, orientation, available space and condition of your roof.
Solar panels on a pitched roof
Pitched roofs are one of the most common locations for solar panels. Novectra assesses your roof orientation, available space, shading and obstacles such as chimneys and roof windows to determine the most effective panel layout.
South-facing roofs can offer excellent solar generation, while east- and west-facing roofs can also perform very well. We select the right mounting system and design the installation to suit your specific roof.
Solar panels on a flat roof
Flat roofs can provide valuable space for solar panels, especially on warehouses, offices and other commercial buildings.
Novectra designs your system around the available roof area, considering panel orientation, inclination, wind loads, roof structure, drainage and access. The goal is to maximise energy generation while ensuring a safe and technically sound installation.
Solar panels around a dormer
A dormer does not necessarily prevent you from installing solar panels. Novectra assesses the entire roof to determine whether panels can be positioned around the dormer.
We consider the available space, roof shape and potential shading to create an efficient panel layout that makes the most of your suitable roof area.
Solar panels on a garage
A garage roof can provide valuable additional space for solar panels, particularly when your main roof has limited or unsuitable space.
Novectra assesses attached and detached garages, considering the roof structure, orientation, available space and electrical connection. Solar panels on a garage can also work well with an EV charger, helping to use solar energy for electric vehicle charging.
Solar panels on a shed or outbuilding
Sheds, garden buildings, agricultural buildings and other outbuildings can provide useful additional space for solar panels.
Novectra assesses the roof structure, location, available space and electrical connection. For buildings further from the main property, we also consider the cable route and electrical configuration before recommending a suitable solution.
What if your roof has shading?
Trees, chimneys, dormers and neighbouring buildings can reduce solar production, but shading does not automatically make a roof unsuitable.
Novectra considers potential shading when designing your system and optimises the panel layout and system configuration accordingly. Where appropriate, power optimisers can help reduce the impact of partial shading by allowing individual panels to operate more independently. The aim is to create a solar installation that performs effectively under the real conditions of your property.
Discover the potential of your roof with Novectra
Contact Novectra and discover how much energy your roof could generate with solar panels.