4 FAQs about Photovoltaic panel installation height limit

How high can a PV system be installed on a roof?

PV system installed on roof should not exceed 2.5m high. PV system exceeding the height of 1.5m should be certified by an Authorized Person who is registered under the Buildings Ordinance for submission of a safety certificate to the Lands Department for record. The average imposed load should not exceed 150kg/m 2.

How high should a PV system be?

PV system exceeding the height of 1.5m should be certified by an Authorized Person who is registered under the Buildings Ordinance for submission of a safety certificate to the Lands Department for record. The average imposed load should not exceed 150kg/m 2. PV system should not project more than 750mm from external wall.

Can a PV system be installed on a village house?

PV system installed on roof of village houses Photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on roofs or roofs of stairhoods of village houses must comply with the specified requirements for green and amenity facilities and must be properly installed and not adversely affect the structural safety of the buildings.

How much load can a PV system impose?

The average imposed load should not exceed 150kg/m 2. PV system should not project more than 750mm from external wall. For PV system arranged in the form of continuous spread covering, its coverage should not be more than half of the roof area.

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