Solar Panels & Heat Pumps in Aberystwyth
MCS-certified installs across SY23, SY24 — solar PV, air source heat pumps, batteries and EV chargers. Local team, 0% VAT, BUS grant up to £9,000 on heat pumps (oil/LPG, 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027).
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“Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates plann…”
Julia Dain
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Renewable Energy Installer Serving Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth (SY23) is Ceredigion's largest town and a coastal university hub. We install solar, batteries and heat pumps across the Aberystwyth area, working around its mix of Victorian seafront terraces, modern university accommodation and rural Ceredigion smallholdings. Yields here are 945–950 kWh/kWp — the highest latitude in our coverage area but still respectable.
Why solar and heat pumps work in Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth's seafront and Penparcau hill give most properties either south-east or south-west aspects with strong solar potential. The town's older terraced stock makes solar+battery a particularly strong pairing — typical seasonal mismatch (lots of generation in summer, lots of student vacancy) means batteries dramatically improve self-consumption.
Local property considerations
Listed buildings on the seafront need conservation-area design — we use in-roof systems for these. The Ceredigion Coast Path views are protected, so flush-to-roof installs are essentially mandatory facing the sea. Coastal salt exposure is significant; we specify glass-glass panels with anti-soiling coatings on every SY23 seafront install.
Services we install in Aberystwyth
0% VAT on solar & batteries
Until March 2027 — applies to MCS-certified domestic installs in Aberystwyth.
Up to £9,000 BUS grant
Boiler Upgrade Scheme money for air source heat pumps (applications 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027). We handle the paperwork.
Owner-led surveys
Simon and Tom personally attend every Aberystwyth survey — not subcontractors.
Aberystwyth renewable energy FAQs
Can solar work on a Victorian Aberystwyth seafront terrace?
Yes — but most seafront properties need a Solfit in-roof system rather than surface-mount, both for conservation reasons and because slate roofs benefit from the integrated water-tight tray. In-roof mounting costs more than standard on-roof and is priced per job following a survey — get in touch for a quote.
Are heat pumps right for an Aberystwyth student let?
Generally not the first priority — student lets typically have unpredictable usage patterns that don't suit weather-compensated heat pumps. Solar + battery is usually the better investment for HMO landlords because it cuts standing-charge electricity costs regardless of occupancy.
Will salt spray damage my Aberystwyth solar panels?
Modern modules with anti-soiling coatings handle salt fine. We specify glass-glass laminates rated for IEC 61701 salt-mist class 6 for every coastal SY23 install. A clean every 24 months is recommended; otherwise output loss is under 3% even on cliff-edge properties.
Do you cover Borth, Bow Street and the rural Ceredigion area?
Yes — SY24 (Borth, Bow Street, Tre'r-ddol) and the rural smallholdings around SY23 are all in our standard service area. We're typically on-site within 7–10 days.
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What Our Customers Say
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"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales installed solar panels, battery, home back up, EV charger, and heat pump, at our home. Their initial visit was informative and helpful and they provided us with detailed quotes and specs. The work started on the dates planned and was completed in reason…"
Julia Dain
in the last week
"We recently had heat pump solar and battery installed by Renewable future Wales. I found them to be respectful and conscientious throughout from the initial survey down to the installation and commissioning they were excellent. Their work is high quality. Its easy to be scepti…"
Paul Smith
2 months ago
"An excellent job completed by RFW. Our existing, no longer functioning solar thermal system removed. 17 solar panels on east, south and west facing roofs installed. Battery also installed. All done in three days with favourable weather. The initial discussion with Tom was ver…"
ROBERT BRIGGS
2 months ago
"We had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed by Renewable Future Wales to replace an oil boiler for central heating and hot water. They provided great service before, during and after the installation, and we've been very happy with the system 3 months in."
Isaac Bowen
2 months ago
"Renewable Future Wales recently installed a 10kw solar system with Battery and Emergency Power Switchover at my home in Login. Tom / Simon and his team were very professional, the Solar Panels were installed on my garage roof with an approximately 30mtr long trench dug for the…"
Peter Lupton
3 months ago
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