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BRE National Solar Centre
Development Support Service
The BRE National Solar Centre
provides independent expertise
for the UK solar industry. The
NSC has accumulated a wealth
of experience with all scales
and applications of solar PV.
We offer a comprehensive
development support
service to all stakeholders
in the PV industry.
The NSC service
Financial Performance = Electrical Performance
In order to take full advantage of any solar investment
it is important to understand all factors that affect your
development and how to optimise system performance.
Our development support service will help to:
–– Assess the energy potential of your site
–– Develop a technical specification
to maximise generation
–– Evaluate the financial viability of your development
The NSC works with scheme owners, developers, main
contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and
community groups on all aspects of solar PV projects. The
scope of the service is flexible and can be adapted to suit
your project.
What we offer
Services from the BRE
National Solar Centre
Our development support services can include all or any of the following items:
Evaluating the site
Developing technical specification
–– Technical Due Diligence
–– Site visit and survey
–– Defining design criteria
–– Fault Investigation
–– Solar radiation assessment
–– System efficiencies & losses
–– Performance Evaluation
–– Topography appraisal
–– Technology options
–– Certification
–– Roof appraisal
–– Environmental suitability
–– Training
–– Existing electrical infrastructure review
–– System design compatibility
–– Product Testing
–– Construction access evaluation
–– International standards & certification
–– Research & Development
–– Land management considerations
–– Expected reliability & degradation rates
–– Local development sensitivities
–– Required technical documentation
Get in touch with the NSC
Assessing financial viability
Get in touch to discuss how we can work
with you and support your project.
–– Energy production potential
Optimising the system layout
–– Long term yield analysis
–– Array layout
–– Cost & revenue projections
–– Electrical system layout
–– Power purchase agreements
–– Shading analysis
–– Specification validation
–– Site mapping
–– Insurance
BRE National Solar Centre
Foundation Building
Eden Project
Boldeva
St Blazey
PL24 2SG
Assisting with procurement and
vendor selection
T: +44 (0)1726 871830
E: nsc@bre.co.uk
www.bre.co.uk/nsc
–– Main contractor assessment
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–– O&M access plan
–– Infrastructure capacity assessment
–– Support with DNO negotiations
Reviewing local code compliance
–– Regulation & policy review
–– Planning support & advice
–– Stakeholder identification
Part of the BRE Trust
–– Manufacturer assessment
–– Key supplier assessment
–– Warranties and guarantees
–– Tender returns assessment
–– Adherence to relevant standards and
codes of practice
The BRE National
Solar Centre
The NSC is an independent, authoritative
centre that works to promote the solar
industry, helping it grow, innovate and
prosper. It is a respected voice for the sector,
providing support through information,
research, analysis, testing and training,
and driving improvements in the quality of
products and installations.
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Supporting grid connection process