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Renewables - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Updated: Dec 22, 2022


 

With over 8 years experience installing Renewable energy systems we are always asked questions by our valued customers, which we have of course been delighted to answer. This made us think, wouldn't it be great to bring these questions together and answer them for others to see. This post shares what those questions are, and our answers to best guide you how to "Go Renewable"






How much does a Renewable energy system cost?


Air Source Heat Pumps - this depends on the type of heat pump that you select and the size of your property / premises. Though typically you can expect the range to be from £7,000 - £15,000 including installation costs. Though remember, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Grant will take £5,000 off of this final price. Find out more here Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) | Ofgem


Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery (MVHR) - this depends on the system being installed, and the size of the property / premises. Though typically the MVHR systems start from around £3,000 up to £8,0000 including installation costs


Solar Panels - this depends on the size of the property / premises and whether you want panels or tiles. Though typically the average solar panel system costs between £5,000 - £10,000 including installation costs




How long does it take to install Renewable energy systems?


Air Source Heat Pumps - depending on the size of the property and complexity of the work an air source heat pump can be installed in a day, though generally we allow for a couple of days to fully install. For larger scale work this will take longer, we can discuss this when planning for your work


Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery (MVHR) - depending on the type of system and complexity of the works, the average installation will generally take two to three days to complete. For larger scale work this will take longer, we can discuss this when planning for your work


Solar Panels - depending on the type of solar panels (panels / tiles) that you are installing, it will typically take us a day or two to install on a standard property. For larger scale work this will take longer, we can discuss this when planning for your work


As part of our quote to you we will clearly lay out how long it will take to complete the installation, we will also advise how long it will take us to source the systems (delivery expectations)



How long do Renewable energy systems last and what are the warranty periods?


Air Source Heat Pumps - typically lasts around 15 years if well maintained, warranty period vary dependent on the system that is being installed, though generally will be around 2-5 years


Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery (MVHR) - typically lasts around 10 years if well maintained, most systems come with either a 1, or 2 year warranty, though this varies dependent on the system being installed


Solar Panels - typically last around 25 years + if well maintained - most of the solar panel system comes with either a 10 or 25-year performance warranty


You can do some research to find out more about the systems and the warranty periods, and the protection that you have. We can also advise which systems are best to go for based on the project size and complexity. Our 8 + years experience installing Renewable energy systems puts us in a great place to advise the right system for your property / premises




What UK Government Grants are available to help me fund my Renewable project works?


Head over to our other post (Renewables - UK Government Grants) or go to the bottom of this page to find out about all the available UK Government Grants you have access to, to support fund your Renewable project




How do I find out what is the best Renewable heating system to install for my property / premises?


We first advise that you do some general research, the links below are great starting points:


Welcome to Ofgem - the energy regulator for Great Britain | Ofgem - this is the energy regulator for Great Britain, and has been created to best advise consumers how to approach their Renewable projects and plans. This includes information about Renewable energy systems and Grants that are available to you


Government Grants For Renewable Energy UK 2022 (fmb.org.uk) - this is from the Federation of Master Builders and this page has been created to guide you on the UK Government Grants that are available to you for your Renewable energy home improvements


Once you have done some background research to give you a clear idea of what you want, we then advise you to give us a call to discuss your Renewables project. From there we can plan the next steps, our first step would be to visit the property / premises to offer our advise on how to proceed, including the different options that you can choose from




How do I get a Quote price from you for my Renewable project?


If you would like a quote for your Renewable project, please contact DGI Installation Ltd and we can discuss your plans and advise on next steps. We can arrange an on-site visit to your property / premises and we can discuss your best options in person, we can then provide you with a full quote price offer with a timeline to complete the work


You can contact us by phone on 07828 657788, or email us at darren@dgiinstallations.co.uk


We look forward to hearing from you


 

If you have any further questions that have not been included above, please feel free to post your question in the comment section below, and we will answer it. We hope you find this helpful


DGI Installations Ltd

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