7 reasons to invest in solar energy

1. Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Traditional energy relies on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas that produce C0₂ when burnt. The amount of fossil fuels is limited which makes for a volatile market.

Renewable energy is a clean, green source of energy that uses natural resources, ensuring durability and an easy way to contribute to a sustainable future.

The average Solar PV installation can save around one ton of carbon every year.

2. Solar PV (photovoltaic panels)

You can generate your own renewable electricity by installing solar panels. The panels convert light from the sun into electricity, they even do that on a cloudy day.

Sunlight is free, so once the solar panels have been installed your energy bills will reduce. Installing solar panels will help combat greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our collective dependence on fossil fuel.

3. Batteries – power when you need it

A battery will store any excess power generated from solar panels during the day, for use at night when the panels can’t produce power. This enables an efficiency way to use all the power your solar panels generate therefore reducing your energy bills even further as there is less need to buy power from the grid.

A solar battery system will reduce your homes carbon footprint and bring it closer to self-sufficiency.

Reduce your energy bills

It’s possible to protect yourself from unpredictable utility prices while helping protect the planet for future generations.

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4. Solar Thermal

We often associate solar energy with electricity which is created through solar panels, but it’s also possible to use the sun’s energy for heating purposes. A Solar Thermal system could provide all the hot water you need in the summer and a good proportion during the winter.

5. Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps are an energy efficient way to produce hot water and heat your home.

Air Source heat pumps absorb heat from the air.

Ground Source heat pumps absorb heat from the ground.

Using an air or ground source heat pump means less energy is required from the grid to heat your home and water, therefore energy bills are vastly reduced. Using less energy means lower carbon emissions.

6. Boiler Upgrade Grants

The government has introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems.

The scheme offers a one-off grant payment of:

£5000 towards the cost of an air source heat pump or biomass installation

£6000 towards the cost of a ground source heat pump installation.

Powerhug is an MCS certified installer and can apply for the grant on your behalf.

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