Setting up your solar panels and battery storage is surprisingly quick and faff-free, usually wrapping up within a couple of days. However, it's common to have scaffolding set up at your place for roughly a week. On the other hand, installing air-source heat pumps requires a bit more time due to their complexity, with the timeline stretching to about 5 days, depending on the size of your property.
Before we come to install, we'll come over and do a thorough survey of your place. This helps us design the perfect solution for you for us to come ready with everything we need. Our installers are experienced and certified, so you can trust that your home is in good hands.
Once everything is up and running, we’ll show you how it all works. We’ll even show you how to use the apps provided. You’ll also receive a full handover pack.
Choosing an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited supplier for your renewable energy installations is a wise move.
MCS accreditation guarantees that the equipment and installation meet stringent quality and performance standards with insurance-backed guarantees for peace of mind.
What’s more, some government incentives are tied to you choosing an MCS-accredited supplier such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
In summary, selecting an MCS-accredited installer offers peace of mind and a solid foundation for your sustainable energy solutions.
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
We're committed to supporting our customers by offering the option for you to pay in 3 easy steps for any of our renewable energy installations.
Initial Payment (25%): This first instalment is essential for securing your installation date. It enables us to procure high-quality panels, batteries, and other equipment required for your installation. This upfront payment ensures we can plan and execute your project with the best resources available, tailored specifically to your needs.
Second Payment (35%): Due 14 days before your confirmed installation date, this instalment allows us to finalise all preparations for your installation. It's crucial to ensure everything is on track and that we're fully prepared to deliver a seamless and efficient installation experience.
Final Payment (40%): The most final portion of the payment is deliberately held back until after the installation is complete and you’re delighted with the setup. This final payment is due within ten days of a successful installation, offering you peace of mind and assurance in the quality and performance of your new green energy system.
Our payment schedule is designed with you in mind. It enables us to secure the highest quality equipment for your installation and provides you with significant reassurance and protection throughout the process. By splitting payments like this, we also aim to make the upfront costs a lot more manageable.
Sadly, there are currently no nationwide grants available for solar installs. However, some local councils do offer grants for specific homes. Our team will check if you’re eligible for any of these as part of your initial recommendation. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland is there to enhance house efficiency and install green energy.
If you receive specific benefits, your energy supplier might offer you an ECO4 grant to improve your home's efficiency. Regardless, everyone can gain from selling excess energy back to an energy supplier, a process known as the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
If you're a homeowner interested in getting an air-source heat pump, you may be eligible for financial support through the UK Government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). This scheme offers £7,500 to help cover the installation cost of an air-source heat pump in England or Wales. Scotland has the Home Energy Scotland scheme.
We handle the grant application for you and simply subtract it from your installation cost – pretty straightforward, right? Remember, this grant isn’t around forever, so consider installing a heat pump sooner rather than later!
We certainly do. We're talking to some of the UK’s leading developers and housing associations. Drop our business team an email and we’ll be sure to get back to you.
We're working directly with developers and housing associations to help flat owners and tenants enjoy the benefits of green energy. You should talk to whoever is managing your building in the first instance.
Choosing between solar panels with a smart battery or a heat pump for your home really comes down to your specific situation.
If your house gets plenty of light and you use a lot of electricity, solar panels will be a winner. They'll generate free electricity for you, and with a smart battery, you can store the excess energy for when you need it, especially during those pricier peak times. Anything you can’t use can be sold back to the grid for a nice little bonus.
On the other hand, if keeping your home warm is what bumps up your bills a heat pump could be the way to go. Air-source heat pumps are efficient at heating. Right now, there are also government incentives which can knock £7,500 off the cost of having a heat pump installed.
Both options need an upfront investment but think of them as long-term savers. Your choice depends on a few things, like how your house is set up for solar panels or a heat pump and how you use energy at home. If electricity is your main cost, especially during peak hours, solar panels and a smart battery could save you more.
But if heating is where your costs are high, especially if you're using pricey heating fuels, a heat pump might be more economical.
It might even make sense to go for a mix of solar panels and a heat pump if that suits your home's needs and energy use. A heat pump powered by your own solar power can’t be beaten for reducing your emissions.
Getting some free advice from our energy efficiency experts at Metis can really help. We’ll talk you through your options, conduct a thorough survey of your home and give you advice and a quote tailored just for you.
We're not in the business of selling you energy so we can offer you independent advice. Our main goal is to help our customers enjoy green energy while saving them money. We have the expertise to provide you with valuable insights and guidance to make informed decisions that help you and the environment for years to come.
Although Metis is a new name, we’re part of Smart Metering Systems Limited. With 25 years of experience in the field, our parent company is already one of the leading suppliers of advanced technology to the energy industry. We’re committed to making a long-lasting impact.
Despite the common belief that the UK's weather isn't ideal for solar energy, solar panels are actually very effective here. Technology has progressed over the years and manufacturers have designed panels to work even on cloudy days and in low light.
What really matters is daylight, which we have plenty of for a large part of the year. This makes solar energy a viable and promising choice for your home.
Getting solar panels up on your house starts with our expert installer popping over to have a good look at your roof. They’ll check things like the roof's shape, how much sun it gets, and if there are any trees shading it. They’ll also figure out how much power you need.
Once we've got all the details, we’ll come up with the perfect solar panel setup just for your home.
On installation day, or a couple of days before, the team will set up scaffolding for safe roof access. We start the installation by fixing frames onto your roof to hold the panels. Then, we'll attach the solar panels to these frames, making sure they're angled perfectly to catch the most sun.
Next, we wire up the panels to an inverter, which turns the solar energy into electricity you can use. The inverter usually goes in your loft or garage. Your smart meter means you can monitor energy coming from and going back into the grid.
After everything’s hooked up, we’ll do a final check to make sure it's all ticking along nicely. We'll walk you through how everything works, hand over all the manuals and warranty info, and give you the lowdown on getting the most out of your new solar setup.
Finally, we'll arrange for the scaffolding to be removed. And that’s about it! Most solar systems don’t need much looking after, but we’ll remotely check its performance and get in touch if anything needs looking into. The whole process is pretty quick, often done in a day or two, and you’ll have a neat, safe solar power system ready to save you money and help the planet.
Yes, even if your charger is not 'Solar Ready', you simply top up your battery with solar power and your battery then supplies the energy your car needs.
Sadly, there are no nationwide grants for solar power available in England and Wales. However, in England, around 45 councils offer grants for homes without a gas boiler via the Home Upgrade Grant. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland is there to enhance house efficiency and install green energy.
If you receive specific benefits, your energy supplier might offer you an ECO4 grant to improve your home's efficiency. Regardless, everyone can gain from selling excess energy back to an energy supplier, a process known as the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), and we're here to help you secure the best deal.
Our solar panels are backed by a 15-year product warranty and a 25–30-year performance warranty. This ensures your investment continues to provide energy savings and environmental benefits well into the future.
We offer a 10-year warranty with all our battery installs. Factors such as how regularly you use the battery will impact this. However, our team will be able to monitor your battery remotely, and we'll get in touch if anything needs an expert to come to a look.
An air-source heat pump isn't magic, but it certainly seems like it.
It basically works like a reverse fridge. Even when it's cold outside, there's still some warmth in the air. The heat pump catches this warmth and compresses it, which makes it even warmer. This warmth is then sent inside your house to make it nice and cosy, even in those freezing winter months.
It’s smart because it moves energy around instead of making it. This uses much less power, which is good for your bills and the planet.
They work well in colder climates, so don't worry about it not being able to keep up with the UK weather. In fact, 60% of Norwegian houses use heat pumps to stay warm in the winter, and as cold as it gets here, we're not quite that cold!
In a nutshell, an air-source heat pump takes heat from the air outside to warm your home. See, not magic, but it certainly feels like it.
Heat pumps are an awesome way to keep your home cosy, and they're even easier to use than your old gas boiler. To get the most out of them, there are a couple of things to know, and some key features you should be aware of.
Using your heat pump effectively is key. Unlike a gas boiler, it's more efficient to maintain a steady temperature rather than frequently fiddling with the thermostat.
Outdoor temperature plays a big role in your heat pump’s efficiency. Heat pumps have to work harder when the temperature difference between the inside and outside is higher. During colder winter months, your electricity bills may even cost more compared to a gas system, but in milder seasons, you should see lower energy bills to make up for it.
Metis’ heat pumps come with the latest smart thermostats to improve your heat pump's performance by automatically adjusting settings whatever the weather.
Never underestimate the importance of your home's insulation. Good insulation and air sealing are not just beneficial, they’re crucial for your heat pump to maintain a comfortable temperature without overworking.
Don’t compromise on proper sizing and installation by a professional, either. An incorrectly sized or poorly installed system will never be efficient.
Regular maintenance keeps your heat pump operating at its best all year round. Metis’ heat pumps come with a 7-year warranty, but when looked after, they should last 15 years or more.
Our heat pumps also come with advanced features to further boost efficiency by avoiding the energy losses you could get if your heat pump is frequently switching on and off.
Your heat pump will keep you comfortable while using less energy overall. Just keep in mind that even with best practices, efficiency will go down during the coldest days. When considering your annual energy consumption, a well-designed and properly used heat pump system should keep your bills down and your home nice and toasty.
Modern air-source heat pumps typically make a low whirring sound when running properly. Our heat pumps use the latest innovations in fan design, so they are super quiet. The volume may increase with the heat pump's workload, primarily due to the fan speed needed to draw warm air into the evaporator. The noise is often likened to that of an air conditioning unit and is generally quieter than a standard gas boiler. Plus, as it's installed outside, it's unlikely you'll hear it.
During the design stage of your heat pump installation, we carefully assess any potential noise impact to ensure your neighbours aren't disturbed. We recommend installing the outdoor unit a good distance from neighbouring properties and avoiding placement directly under windows.
Even though electricity costs more than gas and oil in the UK right now, the operational expenses of heat pumps are surprisingly similar due to their high efficiency. This means that if electricity prices decrease in the future compared to fuels, heat pumps will offer far greater cost-efficiency than conventional heating systems.
Producing your own electricity with a solar power system can also significantly lower your costs. While the upfront cost for a heat pump is more than that of a gas boiler, government grants make it much more affordable. Plus, heat pumps generally have a considerably longer lifespan than gas boilers and demand less maintenance.
In terms of finances alone, choosing between gas and a heat pump is a close call, but for the environment, there is really only one good option.
If you're a homeowner interested in getting an air-source heat pump, you may well be eligible for financial support through the UK Government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). This scheme offers £7,500 to help cover the installation cost of an air-source heat pump in England or Wales. (Scotland has its own scheme.)
Your property must also have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) without any pending loft or cavity wall insulation recommendations. Also, the installation must be done by an MCS-certified installer like Metis.
We handle the grant application for you and simply take it off the installation cost – pretty straightforward, right? Remember, this grant won’t be around forever, so consider installing a heat pump sooner rather than later!
Yes, they are similar to a boiler in use. As part of the installation process, the heat pump system will be set up to suit your needs.
We recommend leaving it on a low but comfortable setting all day. You can always turn up the heating controls if you need extra warmth.
Your smart meter plays a key role in your smart home. It records your energy usage patterns throughout the day, week and year. By using this data, we can find the best tariffs for you, and provide you with accurate information about how a heat pump or solar panel system would impact your home. As we’ve installed many smart meters, we’ve gained considerable expertise in this field. Our Insights package builds on this knowledge and gives you more control over your energy usage.
*Metis is a new venture from Smart Metering Systems Limited, who’ve been delivering smart energy solutions since 1995.
Our heritage sets us apart from others. For the past 25 years, our parent company has been the top installer of smart meters in homes across the country, giving us access to a vast amount of data. With the help of data analysis experts, we are developing a solution that goes beyond just monitoring energy usage. Our goal is to make energy usage more efficient, cheaper, and eco-friendly than ever before.