Solar PV, Battery Storage & EV Charger Installations
Installing Solar, Battery Storage and EV Chargers, attracts a multitude of compelling advantages for homeowners and businesses.
We offer a free home visit inspection with a full consumer design and quote tailoring your needs based on your annual consumption. Measuring roof space for optimal solar panel generation taking note of any shading issues and rectifying them, with our experience and knowledge whilst using the latest technology and quality products to ensure your system runs at its best. A full electrical survey is carried out ensuring everything we install is most importantly safe for your property.
Financial Benefits:
Reduced Energy Bills
Solar panels generate free electricity from the sun, significantly lowering or even eliminating your monthly electricity bills. The savings depend on your energy consumption, the size of your solar system, and the amount of sunlight your property receives. In the UK, a typical home solar system can generate close to the average annual electricity usage, leading to substantial savings.
Income Generation through Smart Export Guarantee (SEG):
You can get paid for any excess electricity your solar panels generate and don't use by exporting it back to the National Grid through the SEG scheme. This provides an additional income stream.
Increased Property Value
Homes with solar panel installations are often more attractive to buyers, potentially increasing your property's value. Studies suggest that homes with solar panels can sell for a premium compared to those without.
Long-Term Investment
While there is an initial investment, solar panels have a long lifespan (typically 25-30 years) and require minimal maintenance. The savings on energy bills and potential income from the SEG can lead to a significant return on investment over time, often paying for themselves within 10-15 years, after which you essentially benefit from "free" electricity.
Protection from Fluctuating Energy Prices
By generating your own electricity, you become less reliant on traditional energy suppliers and are shielded from the impact of rising energy costs, providing greater financial stability.
Government Incentives
While the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme has closed to new applicants, the SEG and potential future incentives can help make solar installations more financially attractive. You can also benefit from a reduced VAT rate (5%) on the installation of solar panels.
EV Charging
Having an EV charger at your home or work premises, can reduce running costs severely. Using off-peak tariffs, and potentially renting out your EV charger, will all help towards saving money.
Battery Storage
Battery Storage offers several financial benefits, primarily through reduced electricity bills and potential income from selling excess energy back to the grid. Off-peak tariffs can also help with the savings, allowing the consumer to charge their battery at a lower rate.
Environmental Benefits
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source that doesn't produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants during electricity generation, helping to combat climate change and improve air quality. A typical home solar system in the UK can offset several tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Sustainable Energy Source
Unlike finite fossil fuels, solar energy is a virtually inexhaustible resource, ensuring a sustainable energy supply for the future.
Energy Independence
Generating your own solar power reduces your reliance on the national grid and large energy companies, providing greater energy security and self-sufficiency
Other Benefits:
Versatile Applications
Solar PV systems can be adapted to various settings, including residential, commercial, and even portable applications.
Quiet Operation
Solar panels operate silently, unlike some other forms of power generation.
Technological Advancements
Ongoing advancements in solar technology are leading to increased efficiency and lower costs, making solar power an increasingly viable option.
Potential for Battery Storage
Combining solar panels with battery storage allows you to store excess energy generated during the day for use at night or during power outages, maximizing self-consumption and further reducing reliance on the grid.
Charging of Battery Systems
The use of off-peak tariffs, allowing the charging of Battery Storage Systems, and EV chargers
In conclusion,
installing SMART and GREEN technology, offers a sustainable solution with significant financial, environmental, and practical advantages, contributing to both individual savings and a greener future.