PV systems and solar thermal on listed areas

In general, PV systems and solar thermal energy are possible in listed areas if the following parameters are observed:

• Systems(solar thermal, photovoltaic) on roofs are acceptable from the point of view of monument preservation if they are clearly subordinate in size and cannot be seen from public or semi-public spaces or from spaces and locations that are integral to the historic structure of the monument. Installations may be considered if they are architecturally integrated in the best possible way and if their location does not have a negative impact on the appearance of the monument (in the case of individual cultural monuments).
• The systems(solar thermal, photovoltaic) must integrate as well as possible architecturally into the roof surface and correspond with the roofing material(e.g. appropriate module size, grid and colour; minimal edge flashing, colour black; no impairment by fire protection requirements for spacing/position of the modules, etc.).
• The systems(solar thermal, photovoltaic) must be placed two rows of tiles away from the ridge and eaves and three rows of tiles away from the verge. Attention must be paid to a symmetrical distribution. A corresponding photomontage must be attached to the application.
• The elements of the systems(solar thermal, photovoltaic) are to be designed with a dark frame and a non-glossy surface. Black solar modules are also called full-black modules. They are monocrystalline PV modules in which most of the components are black. These include the solar cells, reflective layer, back and module frame. Full-black PV modules score points for their aesthetic appearance.

Please submit the documents with the above-mentioned application form, site plan, photos and, if applicable, a quotation from the tradesman's company in duplicate by post.

• application-for-authorisation-under-monument-law.pdf
• Solar installations on listed buildings_guideline.pdf
• Solar systems on listed buildings_Handout.pdf