Evergreen, Ford Heath, Shrewsbury - 27th October

Property details

Detached bungalow with a half-acre paddock. Prior to buying the property in June 2021 it had been extensively refurbished and extended. There’s cavity wall insulation and 300mm of loft insulation.

What changes have been made?

Having moved into a property very suitable for a ground source heat pump (GSHP) we had one installed. A NIBE S1255 all in one cylinder and heat pump unit that fits nicely into the previous airing cupboard. We had underfloor heating fitted, opting for tiled flooring throughout the property to enhance the efficiency of the heating. This came at no loss of height in any of the rooms as the installer routed out channels for the heating pipes within the existing floors. Both these installations took roughly a month to complete in October 2021. In August 2022 we had 2.7kW solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed in the south and west facing parts of our roof. The PV system is an in-roof system as we have slate tiles on our roof. In March 2023 we replaced the oldest double glazing in the property with triple glazed windows.

What have been the approximate energy savings?

The solar PV generated 2.6 MWh between September 2022 and August 2023 of which 1.454 MWh was exported. We receive 15p per kWh from Octopus for any power we export.

What have been the benefits to you and your home?

The bungalow has stayed very warm with plenty of hot water even through the coldest part of winter. Even in the coldest weather our electricity usage has not been excessive. We are surprised with how much power the solar PV panels generate on sunny days.

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