Oxfordshire Homes Future-Proofed with Roof-Integrated Solar Panels

SOLAR ENERGY provider, UPOWA, has partnered with sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes to future-proof 42 new homes with roof-integrated solar panels in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire.

The partnership aims to combine Greencore’s sustainable housing with UPOWA’s end-to-end solar PV delivery service.

Roof-Integrated Solar Panels

Called The Canopies, the project is the latest flagship development by Greencore. The homes will feature MCS compliant roof-integrated solar panels, designed to blend with the roofline while generating clean, renewable electricity from day one.

The solar PV arrays for each home have been modelled and optimised by UPOWA’s in-house design team — aiming to maximise available roof space on the most efficient elevations to achieve SAP target scores, all within budget.

As a result, UPOWA says the PV systems are expected to meet a significant portion of household electricity demand, supporting lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions for residents.

Jon Di-Stefano, CEO of Greencore Homes, explains: “Greencore is committed to driving forward the delivery of sustainable housing in the UK, with an ambitious target to build 10,000 of our homes that are Better Than Net Zero by 2035. UPOWA’s solar PV solution at Milton Heights will help deliver lower energy bills for residents while reducing environmental impact—benefiting both their budget and the planet.”

Meeting Net Zero Targets

Constructed using Greencore’s closed timber frame panels and insulated with natural materials, each home is built to Passivhaus standards to ensure a low energy demand. UPOWA’s roof-integrated solar solution will complement these design principles, says Greencore, enabling each home to meet net zero performance targets.

“Greencore’s approach to sustainable housebuilding is setting a benchmark for the industry,” comments James Bull, Founder & Sales Director at UPOWA.

“The homes at The Canopies reflect the growing demand for clean energy technologies that are integrated, scalable, and add long-term value — helping Greencore to meet their sustainability targets while delivering real benefits to homeowners: lower energy bills, reduced emissions, and greater energy independence.”

With construction underway, UPOWA’s roofing and electrical teams will begin the solar PV installations shortly across all 42 new homes — including 27 private sale properties and 15 affordable homes – with full development completion expected in Q4 2026.

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