Sustainable Solutions for Your Home
Reduce your energy bills and make a positive environmental impact with our domestic renewable energy options:
- Solar Panels: Generate clean electricity for your home with a solar panel installation. We handle everything, from initial consultation and system design to expert installation and ongoing maintenance. Enjoy significant savings on your electricity bills and benefit from government incentives like the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers: Make the switch to electric driving with a convenient and efficient EV charger installed at your home. We offer a variety of charger types to suit your needs and ensure seamless charging for your electric vehicle.
Power Your Business Sustainably
Enhance your company’s environmental credentials and potentially benefit from financial incentives with our commercial renewable energy solutions:
- Solar PV Systems: Invest in a large-scale solar PV system for your commercial property. We’ll design a system tailored to your energy consumption needs, helping you reduce reliance on the grid and potentially qualify for feed-in tariffs.
- EV Charging Infrastructure: Attract eco-conscious customers and provide a valuable service to your employees with a professionally installed EV charging station at your workplace. We can help you choose the right charger type and ensure a seamless installation process.
Renewable Energy Solutions
The urgency to adopt renewable energy solutions is clear. By making the switch, you can help ensure a healthier planet, a more secure energy future, and a more sustainable world for generations to come.
Why Work With Us?
- Experienced & Qualified: Our team holds the necessary qualifications and expertise to design, install, and maintain your renewable energy system.
- Tailored Solutions: We take the time to understand your specific needs and energy consumption patterns to recommend the most suitable renewable energy solution.
- Quality Installations: We use only high-quality, certified equipment and adhere to the strictest safety standards.
- Ongoing Support: We offer ongoing maintenance and support to ensure your renewable energy system operates optimally for years to come.
- Maximise Your Benefits: We’ll guide you through available government incentives like the SEG and help you maximise the financial advantages of switching to renewable energy.
Renewable Energy FAQs
The savings will depend on your energy consumption, system size, and local incentives. However, renewable energy can significantly reduce your reliance on the grid and potentially lead to substantial cost savings over time.
The UK government offers financial incentives like grants, feed-in tariffs, or tax credits to encourage the adoption of renewable energy solutions. We at Electri-Can can help you navigate these programs and maximise your benefits.
Our experts can assess your roof structure, sun exposure, and other factors to determine if your home is a good fit for solar panels.
In most cases, excess solar energy can be fed back into the grid through net metering programs, potentially earning you credits on your electricity bill.
The ideal charger type depends on your car’s capabilities and your desired charging speed. We can help you choose the most suitable option.
There are currently no specific restrictions on where home users can install electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as long as they comply with certain regulations. Here’s a breakdown:
- Planning permission: Generally, installing an EV charger at your home won’t require planning permission. However, it’s always best to check with your local council’s planning department if you have any concerns, especially if your property is listed or in a conservation area.
- Building Regulations: Since June 2022, all new homes in England (including those created from a change of use) with associated parking must have an EV chargepoint installed. For existing homes, there are no regulations mandating installation.
- Electrical Regulations: The key regulations for home EV charger installations are the BS 7671 Wiring Regulations (commonly referred to as the “IEE Wiring Regulations”). These regulations ensure the safety and proper installation of the charging point by a qualified electrician.
Here are some additional considerations:
- Parking Availability: You’ll obviously need a designated parking space to install the charger.
- Electrical Supply: Your existing electrical supply needs to be assessed to ensure it can handle the additional load of an EV charger.
- Shared Driveways/Parking: If you share a driveway or parking space with neighbours, you may need to discuss the installation and access with them beforehand.
There’s a very long list of things you can do ranging from simple bulb changes to complete rewires. Here’s five things you can start doing at home today.
- Switch to LED bulbs: LED bulbs use significantly less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and last much longer. They also provide excellent light quality.
- Install Dimmer Switches: Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the brightness of your lights, reducing energy usage when lower light levels are sufficient.
- Turn Off Lights When Not in Use: This may seem obvious, but it’s a simple habit that can significantly reduce energy consumption.
- Unplug Unused Electronics: Even electronics in standby mode draw small amounts of power. Unplug chargers, TVs, computers, and other devices when not in use.
- Wash Clothes in Cold Water: Most modern detergents clean effectively in cold water, significantly reducing the energy used for heating water.