Solar Panels & Batteries

Solar Panels & Batteries

Generate and store your own electricity

Solar PV with battery storage lets you use the electricity you generate in the evening rather than exporting it for a few pence per unit. Whether it pays depends on your roof, your usage pattern and the equipment you choose. A survey from Eco Home Co gives you the facts before you sit down with a sales representative.

What the survey covers

• Roof orientation, pitch, available area and shading from trees, chimneys and neighbouring buildings
• Roof covering, structure and condition, and whether any repairs should be done first
• Consumer unit, supply capacity and the route for cables and inverter
• Space and suitability for a battery, and whether an export tariff or time-of-use tariff suits you
• Realistic annual generation and self-consumption estimate based on your usage
• Planning considerations for conservation areas, listed buildings and flat roofs

What you receive

A written report with a recommended system size and layout, an estimate of generation and savings, and the points to check in any installer's proposal. The survey can also be combined with an air source heat pump assessment if you are planning to electrify your heating.

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