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Carport dimensions: how high and wide should a carport be?

21-06-2024 Shift to Solar Are you looking for the perfect carport for your car? Then you need to think carefully about the dimensions. How high and how wide your carport should be depends on the size of your car or vehicle. Your other requirements also play a role. Read more about the minimum dimensions for different types of carports and what to look out for. The ideal length and width for a carport For most cars, we recommend a carport that is at least 5.2 metres long and 3.5 metres wide. This ensures easy parking and that you stay dry when getting in and out. Our standard carport kits therefore have the following dimensions: Of course, your car may be larger or smaller than the average passenger car. The recommended dimensions may then differ from those outlined above. Or maybe you want to park a completely different vehicle under the carport, such as a caravan or motorhome. In such cases, customisation may be required. We always think along with you to find a solution that fits your specific situation perfectly. Feel free to contact us! The ideal length and width for a

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End of energy-saving scheme? These are the new cabinet's plans

18-06-2024 Shift to Solar The energy-saving scheme makes solar panels more attractive for many people. The previous cabinet wanted to phase out the energy-saving scheme step by step from 2025 to 2031, but the Senate voted against this bill. For a while that seemed like good news for solar panel owners, but now the new cabinet wants to abolish the balancing scheme altogether from 2027. Whether this will actually happen remains to be seen. What is the solar panel net-metering scheme? The net-metering scheme was created in 2004 to encourage the use of renewable energy. The net-metering scheme allows owners of solar panels to supply the electricity they generate but do not use directly to the grid. This returned energy is then deducted from the annual energy bill, with no energy tax payable on this amount. If you generate more electricity with your solar panels than you use yourself, you will receive compensation from your energy supplier for the surplus. This compensation is usually lower than the price you pay for consuming electricity. The exact fee can vary from one supplier to another. View preview 70+ pagesspiration Product magazine Sustainability starts here. All solutions at a glance. A complete magazine full of projects, product explanations and practical examples. From solar carports and home batteries to charging plazas and solar panels.

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Is my roof suitable for solar panels?

07-06-2024 Shift to Solar Want to install solar panels but not sure if your roof is suitable? Fortunately, solar panels are suitable for most roofs. However, there are some things to consider, such as the available space, the angle of inclination and possible shade. Read more about the possibilities for your roof. Do I have enough space for solar panels? This seems like a simple sum where you divide the area of your roof by the area of a solar panel (1.65 m2), but there is much more to it. For example, on a sloping roof, the panels must be 20 centimetres from the ridge and eaves. And for a flat roof, it is important that the panels are not placed too close together. An average area of 2.5 m2 per solar panel is then taken into account. You can do this check on Milieucentraal. To do this, you need the following information: Installing solar panels is a custom job. It is advisable to check with a professional to see whether there is enough space for solar panels and whether they will yield a sufficient return. You can always make a no-obligation appointment with our advisers. View preview 70+ page inspiration Product magazine Sustainability starts here. All solutions at a glance

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What types of solar panels are there?

27-05-2024 Shift to Solar Generating electricity is interesting for everyone. The return on solar panels is favourable. But what types of solar panels are there? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of solar panels? Choosing a solar panel obviously depends on what you need. Considerations such as price, panel quality and annual yield play a role. 4 types of solar panels Currently, there are 4 popular types of solar panels on the market. These solar panels are all photovoltaic solar panels and most of them are made of silicon, a material that can convert sunlight into electricity. The solar panels made of silicon are the polycrystalline and monocrystalline solar panels. There are also amorphous silicon panels also known as the thin film solar panels. The solar panels that have become the most popular in recent times are the glass-glass solar panels. What are good solar panels? In the table below, we compare the different types of solar panels. Polycrystalline solar panels Polycrystalline solar panels are also known as multicrystalline solar panels. These types of solar panels are made of remelted silicon crystals, which creates a blue colour and a unique pattern. Although they generate slightly less power than monocrystalline solar panels, they are more economical to buy. This makes them a popular

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Do I need a permit for a carport?

07-05-2024 Shift to Solar Are you planning to add a carport to your home, but are faced with the pressing question: do I need a permit? This depends on several factors, such as the dimensions of the structure, its location on the plot (front or rear yard area) and local regulations. From 1 January 2024, the new Environment Act will come into force, replacing all previous legislation in this area. Usually, no permit is needed if your carport is smaller than 30 square metres and no higher than 3 metres. The carport must be placed in the rear yard area of the house. However, a permit is often required for structures in the front yard area. The advice is to hire a professional to submit permit applications. We can take this off your hands in its entirety. Front or rear yard area? If you are planning to have a solar carport installed, it is important to know whether you want to do so in the front or rear yard area, as the rules for permits differ. In general, building a carport in the front yard area is more likely to require planning permission. This is because structures in this area affect the street scene more and there are stricter rules

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6 ways to make your home more sustainable

29-04-2024 Shift to Solar Making your home more sustainable can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. Good for yourself and for the environment. But where do you start? In this blog, we present six effective ways to make your home more sustainable. The figures on savings are based on an average terraced house or an average household, as calculated by Milieu Centraal. If you live in a corner or detached house, the savings can be much higher. Solar panels: €900 savings per year When thinking about making your home more sustainable, solar panels often come up as one of the first and most attractive options. Not only can solar panels provide significant savings on your energy bills, they also offer protection against ever-rising energy prices. We estimate that with 10 solar panels, you will save around 900 euros annually. In recent years, solar panels have become increasingly affordable. Moreover, the current net-metering scheme makes it even more attractive to invest in solar energy. This scheme allows you to feed the electricity you do not use directly back into the grid, saving even more. The payback period for solar panels is now around 6 to 7 years. > Read more about Shift to Solar's solar panels Is your roof not

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Sustainable business park

12-07-2023 Shift to Solar Sustainability is an important topic of conversation for businesses. The question of how, as a business owner, you can contribute to greening the generation and use of energy is central to this. A sustainable business park is one way of responding to this. Making business more sustainable Within the business premises, applications are often made, such as using green electricity through solar panels or using automatic lights. In addition, the use of climate control is a solution for cleverly heating or cooling rooms. Making your business more sustainable is achievable in several areas. In terms of energy consumption, of course, but also in other ways you can make your company sustainable: View preview 70+ page inspiration Product magazine Sustainability starts here. All solutions at a glance. A complete magazine full of projects, product explanations and practical examples. From solar carports and home batteries to charging plazas and solar panels. Everything Shift to Solar can do for you, in one place. Complete product overviewCarports, batteries, panels, parking & charging stations Real case studiesWith yield, kWh and CO₂-impact Business and privateEach section for your situation Free & no-obligationDirectly in your mailbox, no obligations Download the brochure View first Brochure preview Sustainability starts here 1 / 4 Do you like what you

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Charger for electric bicycle

07-07-2023 Shift to Solar Electric bikes, they come in all shapes and sizes: All these bikes appear from different brands. Super convenient, this ensures there is enough choice for everyone to buy the best-fit bike. These brands also all use their own type of charger. In itself, no problem if you just charge the bike at home. If you only have a charger for 1 type of electric bike, but want to offer it for different bikes, this is not possible with a regular charger. For this, a regular charger for an electric bike is not sufficient and you need a universal charger. Universal chargers for electric bike Universal electric bike chargers are the solution to this problem. Using these chargers, it is possible to charge all (!) electric bikes using the same charger. This saves a lot of hassle with different cords, storage space, searching and money! View preview 70+ page inspiration Product magazine Sustainability starts here. All solutions at a glance. A complete magazine full of projects, product explanations and practical examples. From solar carports and home batteries to charging plazas and solar panels. Everything Shift to Solar can do for you, in one place. Complete product overviewCarports, batteries, panels, storage & charging stations Real case studiesWith

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Sustainability in the workplace

16-05-2023 Shift to Solar Is sustainability in the workplace a recurring topic of conversation in your workplace too? By working on it together, everyone can do their bit to help the environment. Small adjustments such as closing doors when you leave a room or turning off lights when they are not needed can make a big difference to costs and consumption on an annual basis. Making business more sustainable Besides the fact that you can do a lot yourself based on being observant, there are also impactful solutions possible that ensure less energy consumption by default. For example, it is possible to invest in the insulation of your business premises, replace better-insulating windows (HR++) or install automatic lights so that they do not always stay on if they are not switched off. Making business premises more sustainable on a larger scale can be done, for instance, by installing solar panels. If you have a large roof on which nothing is currently being done, it is often possible to install solar panels on it. View preview 70+ page inspiration Product magazine Sustainability starts here. All solutions at a glance. A complete magazine full of projects, product explanations and practical examples. From solar carports and home batteries to charging squares and solar panels. All

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