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Will solar panels be installed on HDB rooftops?

The initiative, which will apply to public housing blocks with at least 400 sqm of open roof space (after setting aside space needed for essential services such as water tanks, water pumps and lift rooms), will enable more productive and efficient installation of solar panels on HDB rooftops.

Can a solar system be installed on a tile roof?

Proprietary fixing systems are available for mounting PV (and solar thermal systems) on to tile or slated roofs.

Can office buildings benefit from solar photovoltaic roofs?

Office buildings present significant potential for the installation of solar photovoltaic roofs. This cluster includes key terms such as building shape, residential energy model, efficient design, HVAC demand, and building energy simulation.

Will all public housing blocks have solar-ready roofs?

From May 2017, all future public housing blocks will be designed with solar-ready roofs.

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