BTA have successfully appealed a refused planning decision regarding the installation of eight photovoltaic (PV) panels in Edinburgh’s New Town.  Our appeal focused on the sensitivity of the design within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the critical importance of integrating renewable energy into historic buildings.

This victory reinforces our commitment to sustainable heritage.  BTA has also recently collaborated with Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to study energy efficiency in listed shops and residential sash and case windows.  We are now extending that expertise to solar integration.

As shown in the drawing, the design is for the panels to be invisible from street level, preserving the historic skyline while embracing modern forms of energy generation on site.