UK DOMESTIC Grants
Below is useful information on funding and planning your Proven Energy Turbine for your home.
Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP) Phase 1
www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home
Email: info@lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Phone: 0800 915 0990
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP), Phase-1 and Phase-2 has closed to all new applications for grants for electrical microgeneration as of 5pm, Wednesday 3rd February, which follows the publication of the Government’s consultation on the Feed-In Tariffs (FIT’s).
Download grant flyer for domestic installations
See below for domestic grid connect and battery charging case studies.
Domestic grid connect
The Challenge
Mr & Mrs Robertson bought a derelict cottage, with no connection to the national grid. Connecting to the grid would be expensive, so both grid connect and battery storage solutions were considered.
The Solution
After careful deliberation the Robertsons were connected to the national grid and installed a Proven 2.5kW grid connect wind turbine. The electricity produced from the Proven 2.5 is fed directly into a distribution board providing power to a water pump for their private water supply and domestic appliances.
The Benefit
The Proven 2.5 grid connect system provides them with income by allowing excess energy to be exported to the National Grid and sold to an electricity provider. The Proven 2.5 produces between 2500kWh – 5000kWh of electricity annually and provides the Robertson’s with a renewable energy source allowing them to do their bit for the environment.
Summary
Grid connect
Turbine size: Proven 2.5
Sector: Domestic
Wind Regime: Excellent
Benefit: Money can be made by exporting surplus energy back into the National Grid.
ENERGY SAVING SCOTLAND HOME RENEWABLES GRANT SCHEME (replaces SCHRI)
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/schri
Phone: 0800 512 012
Funding for Scottish households to install a Proven Energy wind turbine is set at 30% of the installed cost or a renewable measure up to £4,000. SCHRI is funded by the Scottish Government and the household stream is managed by the Energy Saving Trust.
- The objective of Energy Saving Scotland Home Renewables (SCHRI) is:
To support the installation of household renewables
- To raise awareness of renewable technologies and their benefits to Scotland
- To provide support to the renewables industry
Domestic battery charging
The Challenge
George Jarvis lives in a remote part of Perthshire with no connection to the national grid. All his electricity and heating was supplied by an expensive and noisy diesel generator.
The Solution
Unhappy with the costly upkeep of the diesel generator Mr Jarvis researched alternative energy sources. With the UK being one of the windiest countries in the world, a wind turbine looked like suitable option. Jarvis needed a reliable and robust turbine that would be inexpensive and easily maintained. He opted for a Proven 2.5 battery storage system, renowned for quality and durability.
The Benefit
Mr Jarvis is pleased with the performance of his Proven 2.5 which produces between 2500kWh and 5000kWh of electricity annually. Continuous power, low running costs and minimal noise are some of the main benefits of owning your own battery storage wind turbine system.
Summary
Battery charging
Turbine size: Proven 2.5
Sector: Domestic
Wind Regime: Excellent
Grants/ Funding: Funded by EST
Benefit: Less expense with less maintenance bills and no costly re-fueling
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