Local support helps progress solar project

A potential issue with the Mansafe roof safety system at the Battle of Britain Memorial has been resolved thanks to the expertise and generosity of a local specialist contractor, allowing vital solar panel work to progress without delay or additional cost to the Trust.

The issue, identified during preparations for the Memorial’s planned work around their existing solar panel PV project, meant the existing Mansafe system could not initially be certified under updated regulations. Without certification, the solar project risked being delayed and could have incurred additional costs running into thousands of pounds.

Local company, Step Above Safety, was brought in to assess the system and determine whether it could be safely approved. Director Steve Moffit and his colleague carried out a detailed inspection of the installation within the roof to carefully check the fixings. 

After several hours on site, the Step Above Safety team successfully certified the Mansafe system as safe to use, removing a significant barrier to the solar project going ahead as planned. Remarkably, the work was completed entirely free of charge.

Their support ensured the Memorial avoided unexpected costs and delays, while also enabling progress on a key sustainability project that will help reduce long-term energy costs and support the Trust’s environmental goals.