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The role of PV in UK NZCBS reporting

April 2026·4 min read

How on-site solar PV evidences contribution under the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, and the data the standard expects you to bring with you.

PV's place in NZCBS

Under NZCBS, on-site PV contributes to the building's operational carbon performance. The standard expects metered data, treated consistently and reported alongside grid imports and other on-site loads.

What's expected as evidence

  • Metered generation
  • Metered self-consumption and export
  • Documented allocation between landlord and tenant
  • Verified Scope 2 reductions for retained kWh
  • Audit trail from the meter to the claim

Read the NZCBS contribution page for how the platform packages this for the standard.

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