Renewable Energy Savings: A Homeowner’s Guide
Considering renewable energy but unsure about the potential savings? Blue Ape Renewables offers this clear, straightforward guide to help homeowners understand the financial benefits and environmental impact of different renewable technologies. Discover the savings you can achieve and how our trusted solutions can reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.
1. Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Panels
Solar PV panels convert sunlight into electricity, significantly cutting your household energy costs.
- Typical Installation Cost: £5,000–£7,000 (4kW average system).
- Annual Savings: Up to £500–£1,000.
- Lifetime Savings: Approximately £20,000 over a 25-year lifespan.
Additional Benefit: Earn money by exporting excess electricity to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
💡 Tip: Maximise savings by positioning panels at a 30°–40° angle facing south.
2. Solar Battery Storage
Store your excess solar energy to use whenever you need it, maximising your energy independence.
- Typical Installation Cost: £4,000–£7,000.
- Annual Savings: Additional £300–£600.
- Lifetime Savings: Up to £15,000.
Extra benefits: Provides backup during power outages and boosts your solar system’s overall efficiency.
💡 Tip: Maximise savings by using off-peak energy tariffs like Octopus Go to charge batteries overnight.
3. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
ASHPs efficiently heat your home and hot water, providing a clean alternative to traditional heating methods.
- Typical Installation Cost: £8,000–£12,000 (offset by the £7,500 government Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant).
- Annual Savings: £400–£1,400 (vs older systems).
- Lifetime Savings: £10,000–£20,000 (20-year lifespan).
Extra benefits: Produces 3–4 units of heat for every 1 unit of electricity consumed.
💡 Tip: Boost heat pump efficiency by improving your home’s insulation.
4. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Home EV chargers combined with solar energy dramatically reduce vehicle running costs.
- Typical Installation Cost: £800–£1,200.
- Annual Savings: Up to £1,000 compared to petrol or diesel vehicles.
- Lifetime Savings: Significant long-term fuel cost reduction.
Extra benefits: Cheaper EV-specific electricity tariffs, lower carbon emissions.
💡 Tip: Consider solar carports or solar PV to maximise savings.
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Why Choose Blue Ape Renewables?
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
- Trusted Partners with Octopus Energy.
- NAPIT & CORC registered installers.
- National coverage for domestic and commercial installations.
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