to make their properties eco-friendlier , while others recognised the added value of having a battery , Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC ), and National Home Performance ( NHP ) rating on their property .
“ Today , given the inflated cost of energy , these factors play a key role in the decisionmaking process when purchasing a property . I believe that education played a crucial role in highlighting the benefits of solar panels over the past decade . Despite the challenges and fluctuations in feed-in tariffs and incentives during this period , the solar industry has progressed tremendously . Now , the primary rationale for adopting solar panels lies in the expensive cost of electricity and the natural desire to improve the energy performance and credentials of a property ,” he emphasises .
Ecosystem of solutions
Building on its foundations in the solar energy industry , Better Energy has since diversified its offerings to include EV charging solutions via one of its affiliated companies . “ In the current climate , we felt that venturing into the
EV market was a natural progression ,” notes Simon . “ Our subsidiary , Project EV , is one of the largest manufacturers of EV charging in the UK . Interestingly , Project EV is currently involved in a project for Innovate , for which we are building the first-ever megawatt charger . This ground-breaking innovation will empower users to charge a lorry in just 30 minutes . In addition , we sell EV chargers to major house builders and wholesalers , as there is now a mandated requirement to install chargers in new build properties . Naturally , our chargers are powered by solar energy , allowing users to leverage surplus solar power for charging their EVs . This integration of solar power and EV chargers means that the chargers can autonomously optimise charging based on various tariff datasets . For instance , if charging the vehicle at night is more cost-effective , our system will automatically initiate the charging process , regardless of the specific tariff . As part of our ecosystem of solutions , this offering is complemented by our heating and hot water solution , as well as power storage ,” he adds .
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