FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can everyone get this renewable solution?
Ultimately yes is the answer. Dependant on your living position (homeowner, business owner, social housing, landlord tenant etc.) we can cater to your requirements and provide you a solution. Currently with the way the country is heading, with regards to utility prices and renewables solutions, the demand and requirement for everyone to drive a “Carbon ZERO” outcome is increasing daily. We would strongly advise in exploring your options sooner, rather than later to take advantage of the savings available.
How much will it cost, even a rough estimate?
The cost to buy and install each of the solutions, have many variables, (Roof size, battery storage requirement, roof angle facing sun, qty of panels, access, etc.)
In order to provide you the most accurate quote, please go to our “Get a quote” section, complete your details and someone from our team will contact you to discuss it in more detail. Our goal is to provide you the most cost-efficient quote, that tailor to your requirements.
For a full residential turnkey solution, prices can start from £5,000 (dependant on the house size and how quickly you want to recover your investment back)
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, A GRANT, OR AN INTEREST FREE LOAN TO IMPROVE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH OUR INSTALLATIONS
How much money will I save?
By installing our renewable solution, your bills will automatically drop, as you will not be fully dependant on your power supplier / the grid. The amount you will save, can vary from 30% – 90%, all dependant on what solution you choose and what is available to you.
An example – you would instantly save on your car charging cost, as you would just be using the power you generate and stored, to facilitate your car charge.
How long does it take to order and install?
The sooner we know the full requirements from your building, we can start to tailor your own renewable solution. Our stock is situated in the UK, and we can draw on this, as soon as your solution has been approved.
We can fully install your solution and have you saving money in ONE day. As soon as you place an order, we would expect the turnaround for delivery and be on site within a week. We can also work around your availability with our programming experts and tailor the installation at a time that provides you minimal disturbance.
How long is the warranty period?
As the product has geographical exclusivity with Lumos Renewables, we have partnered up with the manufacturer to provide an extended 7-year warranty, offering one of the longest warranty periods available in the UK.
What do we do if there is an issue?
We have partnered up with the manufacturer to provide you a UK based after sales support team. This is available to all our customers, and we let you talk straight to the manufacturer to resolve any product related issues. If the issue is around the installation, Lumos Renewables direct, also have a team in place to resolve.
How much space is taken up by the battery storage?
Dependant on the number of batteries you want to invest in, the storage size will vary.
You can either choose to store them internally (Loft, cupboard, garage etc.), or externally, in an existing storage space, or we can build you a tailored unit. Most residential solutions will be between one and three batteries, with the battery sizes as follows:
How does it all work?
How does it all work?
Referring you to our “what is renewable energy” page.
The concept is easier to understand than most think. A 5-step process described below.
- Sunshine / Light rays are relayed on to a Solar panel.
- The panel absorbs energy in a direct current (DC) within its PV cells and transfers it to your batteries
- The battery then stores that energy.
- The inverter will transform it from a DC to the alternating current (AC) output that powers your building.
- You then draw on that power, before utilising power from the grid