Winchester, once the capital of England, is a charming city in the heart of Hampshire. It is well known for its deep history and old architectural buildings, including the iconic Winchester Cathedral and Wolvesey Castle. As Winchester looks to the future, it is making huge steps towards sustainability and renewable energy adoption, with around 1 in 10 homes having a registered solar system.
Winchester City Council has set ambitious goals for the city and wider district to become carbon neutral by 2030. Many of its plans include increasing the availability of solar panels and EV chargers as well as transitioning local council buildings to 100% renewable energy. Local organisations, such as Winchester Action on Climate Crisis (WinACC) and the University of Winchester, are also taking steps to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
As a local business or homeowner in Winchester, you can take action, too. Investing in solar panel installation is a great way to help contribute towards a cleaner future and save significant costs on increasing energy bills. At Going Green Renewables, we provide full-tailored solar panel installation services across Winchester to various buildings, including older properties and listed buildings, which Winchester has plenty of, although you will need consent beforehand.
We are committed to delivering the right solar panel solution at a fair price and will work with you from start to finish. Get in touch today for your free quote and learn how a solar panel system can significantly reduce your energy bills.
We see ourselves as a one-stop shop for residential and commercial customers, offering:
- Solar Panel Installation
- Solar Batteries
- AC Connected Batteries
- EV Car Chargers
- Hybrid Inverters
- Hot Water Diverters
- Maintenance and Repair Services
We’re happy to see more people joining the climate change action plan and are proud to play our role in the collaboration. Please reach out to us today to see how our renewable energy solutions in Winchester can help you save money on rising energy costs, all while playing your part in the climate change action plan.
What are solar panels?
There are two different types of solar Panels: solar thermal and solar PV.
Solar thermal systems are for heating hot water only, and you require a hot water tank to store this.
Meanwhile, solar PV is a technology that converts sunlight into DC electricity. When connected through an inverter, solar energy is converted into AC that can be used in the home to reduce energy usage.
When paired with solar batteries, our solar panel and battery storage systems can reduce your home’s energy consumption from the national grid by up to 70%!
How does a solar panel system work for the home?
Solar panels take the sun’s solar energy and convert it to DC electricity. We then take this energy and convert it to AC electricity through an inverter, which can be utilised in our homes and businesses.
We can combine solar installation with a solar battery and set the system up so that it effectively monitors the consumption of the property. The battery will charge when there is more solar power than the property consumes and discharge when the demand from the property increases.
A second function of a battery would be to charge the grid using cheap utility rates at nighttime when the demand on the grid is less. This is particularly useful in the winter when less solar energy is available.
