Decentralised rooftop PV is the largest supplier of clean power in Australia. With grids catching up, a range of storage options available and rapid uptake of electric vehicles, it is time to build onto this success. Neat brings together designs that define this purpose.

ARTEL31, CHIPPENHAM CLIMBING CENTRE, NORTH WILTSHIRE, UK

October 30, 2022 by Giles Hohnen

This might be the first UK building featured, but the Chippenham Climbing Centre is a standout. It’s a delightful demonstration of aesthetics benefiting from the functions of the building. We don’t have details of the PV system, but is elegantly mounted and allowance has been made for future battery storage. In addition, an EV owning climber can charge up while working out on the wall.