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A closer look at heat pumps, plus solar PV, batteries and EV chargers for different UK property types.
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Air-source heat pumps.
Heat pumps take heat from the outside air and use electricity to help heat your home and hot water. Suitability and performance depend on heat loss, radiator design, location of the outdoor unit and your electricity tariff.
- Suitable heating design and radiator considerations
- Outdoor unit, potential cylinder space and noise considerations
- Understand Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility where applicable
Solar PV panels.
Make use of the daylight reaching your roof. Your layout, orientation, shading and daily electricity use all matter when exploring solar.
- Roof suitability and solar generation potential
- Options for using more electricity at home
- Planning for batteries and future upgrades
Home battery storage.
Store electricity from solar panels for use later, or explore charging at different times depending on your tariff and energy needs.
- Potential to make more use of your solar generation
- Think about evening electricity demand
- Plan storage as part of a wider home system
EV home chargers.
Make home charging part of your day, and explore how it might work alongside solar generation, tariffs and your current electrical setup.
- Charger location and property considerations
- Charging routines and compatible options
- Potential connection with rooftop solar
Renewables aren't just for detached houses.
Flats and maisonettes can have renewable energy options too. A suitable system depends on the building, outdoor space, leases, consents and whether heating equipment would be shared or individual.
It's important to consider ownership, noise, planning and the design of the whole building before assuming any particular installation is suitable.
Read the flats heat pump guideOne home. Several ways forward.
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