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Renewable energy

Powering your home for a greener future

Imagine powering your home with clean, free energy from the sun - reducing your reliance on the grid, cutting your bills, and even adding value to your property.

Our homes are responsible for around a quarter of CO₂ emissions. With renewable energy, you can take control of your electricity use while helping to lower carbon emissions.

“We were eligible for grant funding and managed to upgrade to a heat pump, new radiators and solar panels without spending anything at all. Our house is so much warmer now, and my husband's new hobby is watching the solar panel app registering our free electricity. It's been amazing.”
— Penny, Meon Valley

Why consider renewable energy?

Not sure where to start?

If you’re intrigued but aren’t sure if solar panels would work for you, we’re here to help. We offer free, impartial advice to homeowners across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Call us on 0800 804 8601 for a consultation about your home and get a clear, step-by-step plan to make it more energy efficient.

Did you know?

Solar power – a smart investment

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, helping to power your home throughout the day. If you opt for battery storage, you can also store excess electricity to use later. Alternatively, a solar diverter can direct excess energy to your hot water tank to heat your water instead.

Your home, your future - powered by renewables!

Solar panels without battery storage

Ideal for homeowners who use most of their electricity during the day.

Generates instant power which could run appliances, heat water, or charge devices.

Any unused electricity can be fed back into the grid (and you can get paid for it!).

Solar panels with battery storage

Allows you to store excess energy to use when the sun isn’t shining.

Great for reducing reliance on grid electricity in the evening.

Increases your energy independence, especially if grid electricity prices rise.


Solar Panels

Are they really worth it?

Local community group Sustainable Overton interviewed one of their villagers about their solar panels and asked the question: Several years on... are solar panels really worth it? See what Caroline had to say!

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