A new initiative is underway in Jersey to create an interactive map that will help residents determine whether their homes are suitable for solar panel installation. During a recent public hearing, officials from the Infrastructure and Environment department explained that they are collaborating with Jersey Electricity to assess solar generation potential across the island. The head of corporate property strategy, Ralph Buchholz, highlighted the use of advanced 3D modeling technology, which will provide insights into the suitability of roofs for photovoltaic systems.
The government aims to make this mapping resource available to the public by the end of the year, helping islanders gauge their capacity to generate clean energy from solar power. Notably, there are exceptions; the map will exclude listed buildings, as obtaining planning permission for solar panels on these structures is often unlikely.
Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan expressed strong support for maximizing the implementation of solar panels across all government assets, including car parks. He emphasized the need for public buildings to adopt energy-efficient measures and indicated that efforts are nearing a final agreement with Jersey Electricity to equip all government facilities with solar installations. The government is focused on being financially prudent while upgrading existing equipment to more energy-efficient solutions.
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