Martin's Story
Solar, Battery & Heat Pump Upgrade for FIT Customer in Swansea
Solar, Battery & Heat Pump Upgrade for FIT
Martin Lewis, a homeowner in Pennard, Swansea, partnered with A&D Carbon Solutions to upgrade his existing renewable energy system, combining solar PV, battery storage and an air source heat pump all while remaining fully compliant with the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme.
Location: Carmarthen
Customer: Martin Lewis
Completed by: A&D Carbon Solutions
Location: Pennard, Swansea, SA3
Property Type: Residential bungalow
Technologies Installed: Solar PV, Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pump
Grant Support: Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
Immediate Benefits
Lower day-to-day electricity bills
Greater use of self-generated solar power
Reduced reliance on the grid
Long-Term Gains
Future-ready renewable energy system
Designed for off-grid potential
Increased property energy efficiency
FIT & Grant Compliant
- Feed-in Tariff eligibility retained
- £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme secured
- Fully MCS-certified installation
The Challenge: FIT Restrictions & Rising Energy Bills
Before working with A&D Carbon Solutions, the homeowner faced several challenges:
- High and increasing household energy bills
- An ageing gas heating system
- An outdated solar PV setup tied to the British Gas FIT scheme
- Conflicting advice suggesting upgrades would invalidate FIT payments
- Uncertainty around grants, costs, and long-term efficiency
The homeowner’s goal was to reduce energy costs, modernise the system, and future-proof the property, with a view to reducing reliance on the grid.
The Solution: FIT-Compliant Solar, Battery & Heat Pump Upgrade
A&D Carbon Solutions carried out a full technical assessment of the existing FIT installation and designed a fully compliant upgrade, allowing the customer to:
- Retain their Feed-in Tariff eligibility
- Install modern solar PV and battery storage
- Replace gas heating with an air source heat pump
- Access the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant
- Upgrade radiators for low-temperature heat pump efficiency
Crucially, A&D managed all paperwork, including MCS certification, FIT extension requirements, and grant applications, removing stress and confusion for the homeowner
Installation Highlights
These images show each stage of the project, from on-site installation through to the completed system, highlighting the quality, attention to detail and high standard of workmanship A&D Carbon Solutions delivers on every installation.
Testimonial
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*“From start to finish, the team at A&D Carbon Solutions were very helpful, knowledgeable and professional…
The whole process was smooth and stress-free, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend A&D Carbon Solutions to anyone considering renewable energy upgrades.”*
– Martin Lewis, Pennard, Swansea
Ready to reduce your business energy costs?
If you already have solar panels, are on a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, or have been told you can’t upgrade,
A&D Carbon Solutions can help.
We specialise in FIT-compliant solar upgrades, battery storage, and air source heat pumps with £7,500 BUS grant support
for homeowners across Swansea and South Wales