Hill Cottage, Minsterley - 2nd, 16th and 30th November

Property details

Beautiful detached solid stone wall property with slate roof, double glazed windows, insulated roof space and conservatory along the north wall.

What changes have been made?

16 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels were installed on our barn in 2011. In 2020 we installed a Zappi electric vehicle (EV) charger. A ground source heat pump (GSHP) was installed with replacement radiators in December 2021. More recently a 6.5kW Growatt solar battery was installed to take advantage of Octopus Go Tariff at £0.10 per kWh. This has allowed us to charge the EV for 3 hours at night. 

What have been the approximate energy savings?

There have been substantial savings on diesel by running an EV using solar power. The GSHP has saved us roughly £1,000 a year on domestic oil heating.

What have been the benefits to you and your home?

The heat distribution in our home is now more even. When needed during the winter months we do use a wood-burning stove in the living room and an electric Aga in the kitchen from October to March when there is no radiator. The new radiators are larger but are designed better with improved quality and efficiency.

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