In this episode, Imogen explores an unusual but highly effective solar installation – vertical wall-mounted solar panels alongside traditional rooftop panels!
David’s home features 8kW total solar PV (4kW roof + 4kW wall), 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall storage, a 6kW Daikin heat pump, extensive insulation upgrades, and complete home automation. The result? Zero energy bills and actually being paid £120 a year to run his home!
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Wall Solar Panels
0:51 Overview of David’s Home
1:36 Why Wall-Mounted Solar?
2:23 Winter vs Summer Performance
2:42 Planning Permission and Neighbour Reactions
4:19 Tesla Gateway
5:34 Home Automation
5:54 Daikin Heat Pump
7:38 Radiator Upgrades
8:13 Heat Pump Planning Permission
9:54 Cost Breakdown and Investment
10:29 Payback Period
11:27 Charging Two EVs
11:44 Advice for Other Homeowners
12:53 3D Home Energy Model
13:58 Concluding Thoughts
A special thanks to David for providing the drone footage featured in the episode.
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