iGen, specialise in solar for construction – particularly Solar Photovoltaic PV panels for new build housing, social housing and commercial scale buildings. This means we have the experience to deliver on time and on budget.
Housing developers and contractors such as Bloor Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Hart can save money and meet all BREEAM & sustainable targets easily as we are happy to do all of the legwork – including designing the systems for you and producing all the calculations and drawings for free.
5 things we promise our clients get:
Free CAD drawings and designs
✅ Free property survey
✅The latest Government Incentives and Grants
✅ 10+ years’ experience in construction & site work
✅ All the necessary technical and health & safety certificates
We are always looking to speak with developers, contractors and social landlords who are interested in saving money on renewable energy projects.
Over the last 10 years we have installed solar panels onto a wide variety of roof types. Each installation represents a different challenge however our expert designers can find a solar PV system to suit any situation:
The most cost effective type of solar PV system is one that’s installed to the trapezoidal Steel roof commonly found on warehousing. The roof anchors are fixed to the crown of the roof sheet and the solar panel is secured directly to this.
At heights over 20 floors a mechanically fixed system is required due to the wind loadings. For these applications iGen design a solar pv system that will fix to a traditional cold roof, and also to a warm inverted roof construction using specialist anchors with legs extending beyond the insulation.
Approved by all of the mainstream roofing manufacturers, and increasingly popular because of its aesthetically pleasing appearance. For this system iGen use a specialist clamp to attach to the top of the seam, eliminating any need for penetration of the roof skin.
iGen offer a choice of fixing options for this type of roof. For mechanical attachment – particularly suitable for systems on buildings over 20 storeys- we use a specialist fixing. This is screwed/bolted to the roof deck and contains a layer of single ply membrane, which is then welded to the roof to maintain integrity against moisture ingress.
iGen can also design a system secured by means of concrete ballast, thus requiring no penetrations to the roof. The amount of ballast is calculated using the latest BS and EN standards.
Planning policies on housing are driving the rise in popularity of Solar PV systems as developers strive for greener homes and improved BREEAM ratings.
iGen can design integrated systems that sit flush to the roof rather than on top of the tiles or slates. This gives a sleek low profile, and means there is no need to remove the system for future maintenance or repairs to the underlying roof.
Our professional background is in the construction industry and we specialise in renewable energy solutions for the following areas:
Through our accessible and responsive approach, we offer qualified technical advice to clients at the very earliest stages, following through with successful completion of all installations and comprehensive service and maintenance packages for all our clients. We have over 10 years experience in solar for construction and helping businesses achieve their financial and environmental targets.
We can assist Property owners/ Landlords generate additional income by preparing PPA options, effectively selling their clean solar electricity to their future tenants, providing an additional revenue stream and benefitting the tenants with low rate lean electricity. Businesses with existing premises can also access Solar PV without any capital whereby iGen can arrange a PPA investment in your building, securing low fixed rate clean energy for the next 20-25 yrs.
