New British Standard Institute Recommendations for Home Battery Installation

  Posted by: electime      2nd May 2024

Terry Hayward, Director of Solar Select

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has recently issued new recommendations which impact the location of home battery installations. PAS 63100: 2024, published in March 2024, states that solar batteries shall not be installed in ‘voids, roof spaces, or lofts’.

The details outlined in PAS 63100: 2024 are recommendations, rather than regulations or legislation. Acting as a best practice guide, the recommendations are intended to aid local authorities and housing associations to create a specification which works for their installer partners. This recommendation acts as a fast-track standardisation document that defines good practice standards for a product, service or process.

Key takeaways from the recommendations include the advice that solar batteries can still be installed in lofts if, in accordance with official regulations, certain considerations are met. These include having a fire alarm, smoke alarm, adequate lighting, and accessible entry points to ensure safety in the occurrence of a battery fire. As the recommendations came into effect in March 2024, solar batteries installed in lofts before this date are not affected.

Terry Hayward, Director of Solar Select, shares his expert advice on how this update will impact the industry and customers. “We understand that our customers will be concerned about these new recommendations and future battery installations. We want to reassure them that if suitable considerations are taken into account and put into place, solar batteries can still be installed in lofts safely.

“At Solar Select we are up to date with any adapting recommendations and regulations. We can guarantee peace of mind that we are trusted to install solar solutions with care, meeting all legislations. We can also give advice as to whether battery installations are compliant and provide the best recommended safe option for our clients.

“Solar Select is proud to have achieved numerous accreditations and certifications: PAS 2030 Certification, Trustmark Approval, Health and Safety Accreditation, Constructionline Gold Status, Safe Contractor Accreditation, HIES Accreditation, and MCS Certification.

“These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to our customers, who can be assured that we have been thoroughly vetted to meet the latest industry regulations and standards, providing excellent customer service and creating a safe environment.”

For more advice on safe solar battery installation, contact Solar Select at: https://solarselect.net/