Note that the OP is referring to a PV solar which generates electricity, not a hot water panel solar system. There's a big difference between a PV installation and a solar hot water system. The building consent is required for a SHW set-up such as a Solahart which incorporates a storage cylinder in the rooftop installation which understandably has roof loading implications. https://www.solahart.com.au/products/solar-water-heating/ This isn't normally an issue with a PV array which has its weight distributed more widely on the roof area. And absolutely no building consent is required for a ground mounted PV array due to its limited height and area.
perfectimages,
Jan 9, 1:59am
Different councils have different rules and i would hazard a guess that the company you used took care of all the council requirements for you as part of the package. It just so happened that I had made arrangements with my installing company that I would do that because I had other business with my council at the time.
perfectimages,
Jan 9, 2:12am
To 'harm_less' Perhaps we could have a xxxx together when I am next up your way, as you seem to like Australian websites.
pheonix,
Jan 9, 2:13am
Harmless is right . 2 different systems Solar Hotwater where water goes through roof panels requires council consent. (Mainly because of weight on roof) Electrical Panels (PV) on roof require Electrical consent if connected to the grid in any way , OR over 50Vac / 120Vdc.(Mailnly for earthing and safety)
reelingmaze,
Jan 9, 2:14am
A building compliance wasn't needed only electrical compliance.
harm_less,
Jan 9, 5:16am
The links I posted were just coincidentally Aussie. Wouldn't give you a thank you for those ice cold Oz lagers, prefer my beers much darker, tastier and cellar temperature! But thanks for the offer.
mechnificent,
Jan 9, 5:28am
I'm surprised councils don't want to check that solar power panels aren't a danger in high winds. I thought there would be regs for having them on the roof. I guess it'll just be a matter of time.
mechnificent,
Jan 9, 5:31am
"And absolutely no building consent is required for a ground mounted PV array due to its limited height and area.".
Some farms are installing bloody big arrays now. Ground based though. , Some are on roofs too actually.
harm_less,
Jan 9, 5:46am
Domestic PV installations are generally no larger than 10kW as that is the maximum that the power co's will allow non-commercial customers to feed into their networks. Beyond that pricing on feed in tariffs are governed by the electricity spot market. 10kW is less than 40 panels on current outputs.
Megawatt scale installations would be a whole different issue so far as building consents and resource consents are concerned I imagine.
mechnificent,
Aug 27, 1:08pm
Ok. good point
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