Renewable energy is the future; with more homes, businesses and entire countries moving towards sustainability, it’s a pivotal time to transition to renewable energy sources. The leading technologies include biomass systems, heat pumps, hybrids, and solar thermal systems; each has its benefits and could potentially improve your home’s efficiency.
Biomass Boilers
In this system, biomass for boilers, such as organic materials, including agricultural waste and pellets, can be used to produce energy. Biomass boilers are energy-efficient and can be used to power your central heating and hot water. We utilise wood pellets in our boilers that work in a similar way to traditional oil boilers. Suppliers can offset wood pellets as they plant trees to preserve the environment. Biomass boilers can be cost-effective over time, and they can be an ideal solution for those living in more rural locations.
Hybrid Boilers
Here at Humphrey and Crockett, we provide hybrid boilers that combine different aspects of heating systems to create one energy-efficient boiler. This system uses the best of both systems for a sustainable heating solution. Hybrid systems can integrate heat pumps with gas boilers or wood burners with oil boilers; we can creatively combine heating systems to suit your home’s needs. This solution can reduce your home’s carbon footprint and be a long-term investment.
Air Source Heat Pumps
ASHPs or Air source heat pumps extract heat from outdoor air and redirect it to warm your home. ASHPs still run efficiently in cold weather (up to -20,) so they are an effective year-round heating solution. They hardly take up any space and are affordable to install, making them an excellent replacement for an oil-based heating system. An air source heat pump is versatile and can help lower your bills, making it a smart long-term investment. They don’t have as many moving parts as other systems, but we still ensure proper heat pump installation, follow-up and in the long-term, heat pump repair.
Solar Thermal Systems
Solar panels have been increasing in popularity and for good reason. They harness the sun’s energy to power your home. Solar panels come with an abundance of advantages. They can help reduce your home’s emissions while contributing to increasing its value, making it attractive to potential buyers if you ever wish to sell your property. You could also potentially benefit from government incentives and grants to support the cost of investing in solar panels.
Solar panels can make your home more self-sufficient, a safe investment in the face of ever-fluctuating heating costs. They can be used in combination with other boiler systems or heat pumps for a reliable supply of heat and hot water. Even though they are outdoors, they are quite low maintenance, only requiring cleaning a couple of times a year.
Renewable energy isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a long-term solution that can help homes become more sustainable and reduce energy bills over time, making it a win-win situation. We can consult you on which energy source could be best for your home and proceed to have our experts install it. Get in touch with our team today to find out more.
