54 BUILDING FABRIC ules on development sites.
Solar PV technology is tried and tested, readily available and has become much more affordable in recent times, making it a highly attractive solution ahead of the imminent art changes. olar nergy predicts the modifi cation to art could lead to a fi ve-fold increase in the number of new homes built with solar technology as part of long-term sustainable construc- tion strategies. his demand is expected to be maintained during the coming years as gas boiler installation in new homes is phased out to meet the new 202 uture omes tandard. At this point, the specifi cation of heat
pumps is predicted to become the sustain- able heating solution of choice on new builds as housebuilders are obligated to meet the requirements of the new stand- ard. Again, the combination of low carbon heat pumps together with solar on the roof will help drive the energy effi ciencies and the carbon cutting success the overn- ment and homeowners want to see. In addition, during a period of esca- lating energy prices that could affect all households for the foreseeable future, solar PV will play its part in minimising high energy running costs for buyers of new homes and sustainably support changing household requirements such as increased demand for charging points for electric vehicles.
A NEW ERA As a new, sustainable housebuilding era begins to emerge as both the Part L changes and the forthcoming uture omes tandard impact the market, the environmental and low carbon perfor- mance of buildings will become a top priority for housebuilders and developers. Critically, this is now the time for the sector to engage with and work alongside sustainable product manufacturers including those delivering integrated solar solutions to better understand product innovation, while also tapping
IT IS ANTICIPATED THE SPECIFICATION OF SOLAR PV, WITH AN EFFICIENT GAS BOILER, OR A HEAT PUMP, WILL BE THE ROUTE TO ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LEVELS STIPULATED BY PART L
into the technical expertise they can offer to provide operational and commercial benefi ts.
Informed choices will help to defi ne future success for the construction and roofi ng sector. aking advantage of the current technical expertise, product solutions, and project support on offer from manufacturers can support housebuilders as they strive to deliver the energy effi cient and low carbon homes the nation will require in the future.
Stuart Nicholson is roof systems director at Marley
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