Solar Panels on Commercial Rooftops - The Key Elements Explored

Introduction

Solar panels on commercial rooftops are back after a few years in the wilderness.

In this webinar, Alastair Frew discusses the key elements of a commercial solar rooftop development option and lease.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Rooftop solar panels - a brief introduction
• Solar Panels Lease
• Lease terms
• Contractual term
• Rent
• Reinstatement/decommissioning
• Security of tenure - 1954 Act applies unless excluded
• Mortgagee consent
• Who applies for planning permission?
• Surveys
• Structural Survey
• Wind assessment survey
• Visual Impact Assessment
• Business rates
• Power purchase agreement
• Conditional upon the rooftop lease or a stand-alone agreement?
• Bid price for the electricity/obligation to take electricity?
• Battery storage
• Easements
• The grid connection

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 7th January 2025

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