How do I know if my home is suitable for a heat pump?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text text_color="var(--awb-color3)"] Heat Pumps may not be suitable for every home as even though they are extremely efficient they produce heat at a lower temperature compared to oil and gas. Heat pumps work most efficiently at a temperature of around 45°C and to heat your home via your radiators at this temperature a few calculations are required in order to determine your properties suitability and the potential size of heat pump. At Landsmart we can produce for you a full suitability report after carrying a Heat Loss Survey. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How long does a typical Domestic solar installation take?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text text_color="var(--awb-color3)"] On average our domestic installations take between 2-3 days depending on the size and complexity of the system. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How do I qualify for the Solar Export Guarantee

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text text_color="var(--awb-color3)"] In order to apply for the Solar Export Guarantee, you will need to provide your chosen energy company with a copy of your Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Certificate for your installation and also confirmation from the Distribution Network Operator that your system has been registered. As part of our installation service, we apply for and provide you with both of these confirmations. Landsmart has full MCS and National UK Electrical Accreditations so you don’t need to worry about any sign off or registration for your system post installation. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Can I make money from my Solar Installation?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="var(--awb-color3)" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset="" logics=""] Can I make money from my Solar Installation? Yes, you can! The Solar Panel Tariff, also known as the Solar Export Tariff, is the rate at which you can be reimbursed for sending excess electricity to the National Grid . Unless you have battery storage to retain any excess electricity that is generated by your Solar Panels , you are eligible for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). This means you’re reimbursed for every unit of generated electricity you export to the grid. The SEG was introduced in 2019 to replace the Feed in Tariff (FiT) Scheme to encourage energy suppliers to offer competitive prices for energy. Rates vary between suppliers and for exporting energy and you are not tied to the same supplier you purchase energy from. On average in Dec 2023, SEG payments are around 0.15kWh. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How much money can I save with Renewable Energy

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="var(--awb-color3)" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset="" logics=""] How much money can I save with Renewable Energy? There are many factors to consider when switching to renewables. For all of our customers we look for the system which delivers the best return on investment in the quickest time and also offsets the largest amount of carbon. Depending on whether you are looking to install solar panels, energy saving technologies or change to a Heat Pump , the following is a non-exhaustive list of considerations. Solar panels can save you up to 50% off your energy bills if you consume the electricity whilst it is being produced during the day. Installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) can increase your saving by up to 80% A Heat Pump will significantly increase your electricity consumption but eliminate your gas/oil consumption. The cost of gas is considerably cheaper than electricity, but this is predicted to change over the coming years as gas becomes more and more scarce. For example, currently, gas is priced at 0.07p p/kWh whilst electricity costs around 0.27p p/kWh. Using these prices, this means that running a Heat Pump will be more expensive than a traditional gas boiler to run but the homeowner will have no gas bill and a drastically reduced carbon foot print. You can find out more on Calculating your potential energy savings on This Article on our Renewables Blog. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Do I need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="var(--awb-color3)" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset="" logics=""] Do I need Planning Permission for Solar Panels? If your installation fits within certain parameters and isn’t on a building registered as listed then you do not need Planning Permission and the installation can be installed under Permitted Development rules (PDR). Below are the guidelines that must be followed when installing solar panels under PDR. Ensuring that the panels do not protrude more than 200mm beyond the wall or roof The solar panel is no higher than the roof (excluding any chimney) If your property is in a conservation area, panels must not be fitted to a wall which fronts a highway You can find out more on Planning Permission and Regulations for Homes on This Article on our Renewables Blog. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How long do Solar Panels Last?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="var(--awb-color3)" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset="" logics=""] How long do Solar Panels Last, On average Solar Panels have a working life of between 20-25 years. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How do I get a free Renewables Suitability Assessment?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" link_color="var(--awb-color5)" link_hover_color="var(--awb-color4)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" hover_type="none" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text text_color="var(--awb-color3)"] All we require in order to complete your free Renewables Suitability Assessment is your Postcode, number of bedrooms and if possible, your total annual gas and electricity consumption data. If you can’t supply this, don’t worry we can assume your energy demand based off Ofgem standard dwelling size data. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How much money can I save with Solar Panels?

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FAQs | Landsmart

#1 Solar Panel & Heat Pump renewable energy provider in Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire & Kent.

How do I know if my home is suitable for a heat pump?
How long does a typical Domestic solar installation take?
How do I qualify for the Solar Export Guarantee
Can I make money from my Solar Installation?
How much money can I save with Renewable Energy
Do I need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?
How long do Solar Panels Last?
How do I get a free Renewables Suitability Assessment?
How much money can I save with Solar Panels?

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