Potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) in the Belfast area (Phase 2)

As part of the Department’s Open Call for research in December 2022, a research proposal was received from GIA Surveyors Ltd (GIA). The Department for the Economy funded GIA to undertake a second phase of independent research into the solar PV potential of properties with 25 Data Zones in the Belfast area.

The report and appendix summarises the research undertaken, including the two methodologies used by the researchers, limitations and results.