Low-carbon heating for a Strathpeffer home

The homeowner wanted a cleaner, more efficient way to heat and power their home.

aes renewables installed an 8.5 kW Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump, supported by underfloor heating to provide steady comfort throughout the home.

A 4 kWp solar PV system was also installed to generate electricity during the day. Battery storage helps hold onto surplus solar energy, so the household can use more of what they generate rather than relying as heavily on the grid.

Together, the system supports:

The result is a joined-up home energy system that supports both heating and power.

The air source heat pump provides efficient low-carbon heating, while the solar PV and battery storage help the home make better use of renewable electricity generated on site.

By combining heating, solar generation and storage, the household has taken a clear step towards lower carbon living, reduced energy bills and greater energy independence.

This project shows how a heat pump can sit at the centre of a wider home energy system.

For the homeowner, each technology has a clear role. The air source heat pump supports heating, the underfloor heating helps distribute warmth, the solar panels generate electricity and the battery stores energy for later use.

Together, they create a practical system designed around the way the home is used every day.

A heat pump can work well on its own, but it can also be part of a wider renewable energy system with solar PV and battery storage.

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