Complete Home Energy Solution

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Complete energy solution
Solar + battery + heat pump + EV charger: £17,400 total. Saves £1,600-£2,200/year.

Sizing solar around an EV or heat pump?

Both change your consumption profile substantially, which changes the system you need. Get a size and price built around your actual load.

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Sizing solar around an EV or heat pump?

Both change your consumption profile substantially, which changes the system you need. Get a size and price built around your actual load.

Size a System for My Home

What is the complete home energy solution?

The complete UK home energy solution: SOLAR (6kW): £8,000 at 0% VAT. Generates 5,600-6,200 kWh/yr free electricity. BATTERY (10kWh GivEnergy): £5,000. Stores surplus for evening. HEAT PUMP (ASHP): £11,000 - £7,500 BUS grant = £3,500. Replaces gas boiler. EV CHARGER (Zappi): £900. Free driving from solar. TOTAL: £17,400. ANNUAL SAVINGS: Electricity: £800-£1,000. Heating: £400-£600. EV fuel: £400-£550. TOTAL: £1,600-£2,150/yr. PAYBACK: 8-11 years. 25yr NET PROFIT: £22,000-£36,000+. This is the most comprehensive home decarbonisation + savings package available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related: Home Heating Systems

Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.

air source heat pump guide

Learn more about how air source heat pumps work alongside solar panels.

heat pump grants and the BUS scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards heat pump installation.

comparing heat pumps to gas boilers

When your boiler needs replacing, a heat pump powered by solar is the most efficient option.

From our sister site Home Heat Pump Guide

Sizing solar around an EV or heat pump?

Both change your consumption profile substantially, which changes the system you need. Get a size and price built around your actual load.

Size a System for My Home

Free calculator. See your result before giving any details.