Grid capacity and constraints
DNO capacity constraints are limiting consented site sizes and adding cost to new connections. Sites that model their energy demand early can design around the grid — not be blocked by it.
Development constraints are changing
Infrastructure cost rising rapidly
Grid reinforcement, substation upgrades and off-site works are rising rapidly in both cost and programme. On-site generation and storage can eliminate or substantially reduce these requirements.
Seven services for integrated design & delivery
Energy strategy & modelling
Whole-site energy demand modelling at feasibility stage. Load forecasting across all dwelling types, communal areas and EV infrastructure. Strategy report suitable for planning submission.
Solar & renewables design and installation
Discuss solar & renewables design and installationHeating & DHW scheme-wide design
Discuss heating & dhw scheme-wide designHMO & community renewable strategy
Discuss hmo & community renewable strategyG99 / G100 application management
Discuss g99 / g100 application managementPeak shaving & capacity-constrained design
Discuss peak shaving & capacity-constrained designPlant room design
Discuss plant room designSpecialist offering: On-site training for in-roof & BIPV installation
Project-team training for developers and contractors bringing in-roof solar and building integrated solar work in-house.
Most development teams do not currently have in-house
BIPV or in-roof installation capability. This offering addresses that directly — positioning Fort Energy as a capability partner, not just a contractor.
In-roof solar installation methods and sequencing
Weathertightness detailing and warranty compliance
BIPV product types and specification requirements
Commissioning procedure and DNO sign-off
Handover documentation and O&M pack
Most development teams do not currently have in-house
BIPV or in-roof installation capability. This offering addresses that directly — positioning Fort Energy as a capability partner, not just a contractor.
In-roof solar installation methods and sequencing
Weathertightness detailing and warranty compliance
BIPV product types and specification requirements
Commissioning procedure and DNO sign-off
Handover documentation and O&M pack
Project lifecycle
Feasibility
Energy demand modelling, grid capacity review, renewable strategy and planning alignment. Output: strategy report and indicative cost plan.
Coordination
Technical design developed alongside architect, structural and M&E. Plant room spatial coordination, roof loading, penetrations and service routes agreed.
Integration
DNO application submitted and managed. Installation programme agreed with main contractor. In-roof and BIPV coordinated with building envelope programme.
Commissioning
System commissioning, DNO sign-off, EMS configuration and handover to building manager. Full O&M documentation and MCS certification.
Optimisation
Live monitoring against modelled yield. Battery scheduling review, demand response enrolment and generation performance reporting to site manager.
Start with a feasibility review
The cost of late energy design is programme delay, planning conditions and infrastructure spend that could have been avoided. The earlier we are involved, the more options are available — and the lower the overall project cost.
