Boat house in Oxfordshire

Solar Services Solutions • 5 August 2019

Solar Panel Health Check

The Requirement

This was an interesting evaluation as it was on the client's boat house. He had an existing installation on solar panels and energy consumption was 40000 kwh of electricity in a year. Solar Services Solutions were invited to carry out a health check to maximise the use of the energy being generated.

The Health Check

A fabric first evaluation was carried out inside the boat. 

It was immediately evident that the inside of the boat lacked energy efficient insulation. To maximise the effectiveness of the solar panel energy generated, it was imperative the inside of the wall and floor boards needed to be insulated by applying Icynene spray foam insulation. 

Since the boat navigates on a river, the Icynene would reduce the impact of pollutants, dust, mould growth, and moisture and protect against external moisture basking the boat. The Icynene spray foam will also create a cocoon effect, reduce draft, noise level and make the boat more cosy and protected. 

The client was also advised to avoid docking the boat under trees and shade which will reduce the maximum output of the energy generated by the solar panels on the roof.

For maximum energy efficiency, Solar Services Solutions always recommends a well insulated ceiling, loft and combination of the right solar panel system and battery storage to completely reduce energy bills and maintain a relaxed, efficient and healthy eco-boat or eco-home and eco-environment.

Get In Touch To Optimise Your Renewable Energy

Whatever property type you own, we can carry out a site-suitability survey to determine if renewable energy is the right solution for you and how to implement it so that you maximise from the installation. 

If you already have an installation, a health check could save you more money and ensure you are fully benefiting from the energy you are producing.

Book a Solar Panel Health Check or Site Suitability Survey by completing our Callback Request Form and we will be in touch as soon as possible to help you make more energy and save.

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