Meet Rob 👋
Rob lives in one of our flats in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. When we got in touch to offer solar panels and new heating as part of a retrofit project, Rob wasn’t quite sure what to expect. He was open to it, though, and agreed to have the work done.
We put in new modern, efficient heaters and upgraded his water tank to a smart system that learns his routine. The roof of the block was fitted with solar panels, meaning Rob now gets a share of clean electricity generated right where he lives. That solar energy powers the heaters first, then helps heat water or run appliances. The whole job inside his flat was wrapped up in a day.
Since then, everything has changed. His flat feels properly warm, not just for a short while after the heaters kick in, but throughout the day. He’s no longer watching the smart meter climb every hour. In fact, during the day it often reads zero, because the solar is doing the heavy lifting. The new water system has taken the guesswork out of hot water too, it heats only what’s needed, when it’s needed, which means even more savings without any compromise on comfort.
One of the biggest differences has been the air quality. Rob used to use a dehumidifier most days but now, he hardly uses it. The home is warmer, drier and healthier. And, on top of that, day-to-day costs have gone down. The washing machine runs for free during daylight hours, and with everything controllable via an app - even linked to Alexa - it’s as easy as it is efficient!
Rob says his home is now warmer, cheaper to run and more comfortable, all thanks to saying yes to the solar upgrade!
If you’re offered a retrofit like this, we know it can feel like a big decision. But stories like Rob’s show just how much of a difference it can make, and we’ll do everything we can to make sure the process is smooth for you.