Renewable Energy for Your Property
If your property could generate, store or use energy more efficiently, we assess the roof, electricity use and heating needs. We then explain whether solar panels, battery storage or an air source heat pump fits before you decide.
Explore Your Renewable Energy Options
Properties suit different combinations. Solar PV can generate electricity on the roof, a battery can store surplus for later, and an air source heat pump can replace oil or LPG heating where the building is suitable. We explain the choices.
Solar PV for home generation
A suitable roof can turn daylight into electricity for the property. We assess its condition, orientation and shading before explaining what the panels could contribute.
Battery storage
If the property generates surplus electricity, a battery can hold it for later use. We size the storage around household demand rather than adding more capacity than the system needs.
Air source heat pumps
An air source heat pump can replace oil or LPG heating where the building is suitable. We look at insulation, radiators, pipework and available space before recommending a system.
A joined-up energy system
Solar, battery storage, heating and electrical work affect one another. Our in-house team can assess the consumer unit, wiring and heating changes together, so the plan works as a whole.
Grant and export paperwork
Renewable installations involve more than choosing equipment. As MCS-certified installers, we can make a Boiler Upgrade Scheme application on your behalf and provide the certification needed for the Smart Export Guarantee.
What Matters When Choosing Renewable Energy
Roof orientation, shading, insulation, building fabric and planning constraints can change the right choice. We also consider when electricity is used, where equipment can sit and whether the existing consumer unit and grid connection can support the installation.
Your property and heating system
An older, solid-wall or listed home may need a different approach from a newer house. We assess the building fabric, existing boiler, radiators and pipework before recommending solar panels, battery storage or an air source heat pump.
How and when you use electricity
Your electricity use matters as much as the amount your panels could generate. We look at when you cook, heat the home, charge a car or run other equipment, then explain whether storage could help you use more of your own generation.
Roof space, orientation and shading
A roof may have limited usable space, awkward slopes or shade from trees and nearby buildings. We check its direction, condition and available area so the expected generation is based on your property rather than a standard estimate.
Space for equipment
Solar panels and batteries need suitable positions, while a heat pump needs outdoor space and a practical route for pipework. We consider access, noise, appearance and internal room before setting out what installation would involve.
Insulation and radiator capacity
A heat pump runs at lower temperatures than many boilers. If your insulation, radiators or pipework need attention, we identify that early and explain the work needed to heat the rooms properly.
Your connection to the electricity grid
A larger generation or storage system may need the property’s electrical supply and consumer unit checked first. We assess the connection and explain any changes needed before installation begins.
Planning and property restrictions
Listed buildings, conservation areas and rural properties can have extra planning or installation constraints. We check the relevant practical requirements and flag anything that could affect the design, position or cost.
The financial case for your home
The right system depends on its design, your energy use and how much work the property needs. We work through the likely costs, available grant or export arrangements and the assumptions behind the figures, so you can judge the decision clearly.
The installer’s certification
Your renewable installation needs the right certification for the paperwork that follows. Our MCS-certified team can make a Boiler Upgrade Scheme application on your behalf where applicable, and MCS certification makes eligible installations suitable for the Smart Export Guarantee.
Questions About Solar, Batteries and Heat Pumps
What does battery storage add to solar panels?
Solar panels generate electricity in daylight, while batteries store surplus for later. An air source heat pump uses electricity to heat your home directly instead of burning oil or gas.
Can solar panels work on an older property?
Older homes can still suit solar, but roof condition, shading and planning restrictions matter. We identify these before recommending panels, so you know what preparation or alternatives the property needs.
What does an air source heat pump installation involve?
Older radiators may not heat efficiently at heat-pump temperatures, so we assess pipework, insulation and controls. Installation can include upgrades, outdoor-unit positioning, cylinder changes and electrical connections, followed by testing.
Can solar panels provide electricity during a power cut?
Standard solar panels switch off during a power cut because they remain connected to the grid. We can discuss battery backup options, but design determines which circuits continue operating safely.
Should I choose solar panels or an air source heat pump?
Solar panels reduce purchased electricity by generating it on site; a heat pump replaces combustion heating. We compare roof suitability, heating demand and upgrade requirements before recommending either, or both.
Use More of the Energy You Generate
Solar panels produce electricity on site, while battery storage keeps surplus for later use. We size both around household demand and available roof space, so the system reflects how the property uses power.
For an off-gas-grid home, we can assess renewable energy alongside oil, LPG or electric heating. We explain the practical changes before installation.
A Heat Pump Assessment
Older homes often need radiator, insulation and pipework checks, so we assess the whole heating system before recommending an air source heat pump.
Designed Around the Property
Solid walls, listed features and limited roof space affect renewable installations, so we account for the building before finalising the design.
Energy Use Made Clear
Your electricity demand changes through the day, so we size generation and storage around how the home actually uses energy.
Power for Electric Driving
An electric vehicle can use more of the electricity your panels produce, so we can plan the charge point alongside the wider installation.
Grant and Export Paperwork
If the installation qualifies, our MCS certification allows us to apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme on your behalf and supports Smart Export Guarantee eligibility.
One Connected System
Solar panels, batteries, heating and charging work better when their controls are considered together, so we plan how each part will use available electricity.
Straight Answers on Suitability
Not every property benefits from the same technology, so we explain limitations, disruption and required changes before you commit.