New Home Receives a Full Sustainable Upgrade
Key stats
Solar System Size:
7kWp
Battery Storage Size:
13.5kWh
Heat Pump System Size:
13.5kW
To create a more sustainable home, we designed and installed a 7kWh solar PV system, a 13.5kWh battery storage system, a 7kWh EV charging point, and a 13.5kWh Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
After moving into a new home, the Vaites family was keen to incorporate several renewable energy solutions to reduce electricity costs and their carbon footprint.
The journey began with an electric vehicle, which immediately added the need for an EV charging point, and with Graham’s experience from his previous property, he knew a solar PV system would reduce his reliance on the grid.
The new property already benefited from high levels of insulation and a wet underfloor heating system, so the family was keen to incorporate a heat pump solution to increase efficiency and replace the current LPG boiler. A solar battery was also required to ensure they could use as much of the clean energy they generated from their solar panels as possible, rather than exporting to the grid. A sensible decision given current energy prices.
Working with Geo Green Power
Graham is a strong advocate of renewable energy, and for planning and organisational reasons, he wanted to work with a local company. After doing some research, he found Geo Green Power and explained why they stood out:
“There are a lot of companies out there offering green technology right now. We wanted to find a company that was reasonably local to us and that had a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. We felt Geo Green Power was a great match and could offer us that.”
“A lot of people have asked us what kind of savings we are making and when we will break even. That’s certainly a consideration, particularly with energy prices soaring as they are at the moment. The truth is that we have lowered our energy bills, but to our minds the main thing is that we are saving the planet.”
After an initial conversation with the Geo Green Power team, the Vaites family was impressed by the services we could provide and our proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services and enlisted us to transform their property’s power and heating systems.
Results
To create a more sustainable home, we designed and installed a 7kWh solar PV system, a 13.5kWh battery storage system, a 7kWh EV charging point, and a 13.5kWh Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP). Converting the Vaites’ home to run almost entirely on electricity and use their own renewable electricity whenever possible has dramatically reduced their carbon footprint.
During the increased daylight hours in the summer months, the Vaites’ solar panels produce surplus energy, enabling them to use their battery storage at maximum capacity and making them almost fully self-sufficient. The family also has a smart tariff with their energy provider to allow for lower-cost usage at off-peak periods sourced from 100% renewable energy if needed to supplement their solar PV system.
The Vaites family is very happy with how the Geo Green Power team operated and completed the installation in their home.
