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Solar Panels

Find out the GFA treatment for solar panels

Last updated 6 June 2026

Area shadowed by solar panel is excluded from GFA unless the shadowed area is enclosed, used for commercial uses (e.g. outdoor refreshment area) or storage purpose.

Section diagram showing solar panels on high-rise roof within 5m height limit

Solar Panels on the Roof of High Rise Developments

Diagram showing solar panels on landed house roof within 1m height limit

Solar Panels on the Roof of Landed Developments