New build with solar: lower energy costs from day one.
In a new build, the PV system is not a retrofit but part of the building design. We align photovoltaics and battery storage with the structure, roof build-up and building services at an early stage. This saves time and money and avoids later work on the roof and disruption to your operations.
Our recommendation
In many projects, battery storage is a sensible addition to the PV system.
That is why we recommend combining photovoltaics and battery storage from the outset. You use your solar power when your operations need it, and your new building runs more cost-effectively from day one.
A PV system generates electricity when the sun is shining, not necessarily when your building needs it. Without storage, the surplus is fed into the grid for a low tariff. At other times, you have to buy electricity from the grid at the regular price.
PV
Generates electricity during the day, depending on the weather.
Battery storage
Provides the stored electricity when your business needs it.
Higher self-consumption, lower electricity costs
Higher self-consumption
A larger share of the electricity generated is used directly in the building instead of being fed into the grid.
More independent of the grid
Storage bridges periods without generation and noticeably reduces grid consumption.
Prepared in the new build
Cable routes and plant space for the storage system are planned in from the start.
More on commercial battery storage and intelligent control with our energy management system Centroplan Connect.
Why plan it in now
4 reasons for solar in a new build
1
PV from day one
The system goes into operation together with the building. You benefit from lower electricity costs as soon as you move in.
2
No compromises on structure
Module, wind and snow loads are factored directly into the structural design. The roof is designed for the system, not the other way round.
3
One point of contact
Planning, grid connection, installation, storage integration and commissioning are handled through one central point of contact.
4
Maximum roof area
Roof shape, orientation and rooftop installations are planned early so that as much area as possible remains usable for solar yield.
Solar requirements
Solar requirements for new commercial buildings: what applies to your project?
More and more countries and regions require photovoltaics on new non-residential buildings. Which share of the roof must be covered and which exceptions apply depends on the national and regional rules at your site.
We check which requirements apply at your location. We design the system so that it meets them and pays off at the same time. If you plan for more than the minimum, you reduce your energy costs further.
Requirements differ by country and region and may change. The rules currently in force are decisive.
Built together
Roof and PV system are built together
- Roof build-up, waterproofing and fixing points are defined together with the PV design.
- No subsequent roof penetrations: the mounting points are in the right place from the start.
- One schedule: the PV system is built in the same construction sequence as the roof.
- If required, combined with a green roof or with solar carports on your parking areas.
How your project works
Five steps to a PV system in your new build
1
Initial consultation and potential analysis
We clarify roof area, orientation, consumption profile and local requirements, in other words what is possible and sensible at your site.
2
System design and economics
We define the size of the PV system and storage and prepare a yield forecast and payback calculation, transparent and easy to follow.
3
Coordination with the building design
We coordinate loads, fixings, cable routes and the plant room directly with the architects and structural engineers.
4
Grid connection and installation
We register the system with the grid operator and install it in line with the construction schedule of your new build.
5
Commissioning and operation
You receive a turnkey handover. If required, we then take care of maintenance and operation over the entire service life.
Turnkey
We hand over a running system
- We take care of commissioning, meter installation and registration with the grid operator for you.
- PV and storage are tuned to each other for the highest possible self-consumption.
- If required, we monitor and operate the system over its entire service life.
More than 400 solar installations completed per year in 21 countries. View references
Planning a new build? Let's talk about your PV system.
Let's talk about photovoltaics and storage early, before the structure and roof build-up are finalised. One point of contact, from system design to commissioning.