ASK Renewables

ASK Renewables: solar and battery installations in Barnsley

ASK Renewables is a company based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, dedicated to the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems and solutions that combine both technologies. The company presents itself as a business built on quality and reliability, with a process that covers everything from preparing the quote to post-installation follow-up.

Generation and storage solutions

The company's range is organised into three main areas:

• Solar panels: photovoltaic generation systems so that the customer can control their own electricity production and reduce their bills.
• Batteries: storage that makes better use of solar energy and allows charging from the grid at times of lowest demand and price.
• Solar + battery: combining a photovoltaic installation with a storage system to maximise control over energy consumption and cost.

The company describes these solutions as state-of-the-art, user-friendly systems designed to put the user in charge of their own supply.

Working process and customer service

According to the testimonials on their website, the process begins with a personal visit to the property to assess the needs and the characteristics of the roof. The company prepares a detailed plan and a quote, and then carries out the installation. Several customers highlight that there was no sales pressure during the decision-making phase and that they were allowed to take weeks to research and compare options.

The same testimonials mention that the team carries out roof inspections and shading analyses, and provides technical documentation for the products. The installation is carried out by their own workers, and several customers name members of the team, such as Tom, Samantha, Karyn, Dino, Liam and Ed, the latter responsible for post-installation support.

Types of installations carried out

The cases described on the website include installations of different sizes:

• 10-panel systems with battery storage installed in a single day.
• 13-panel installations with a 9.6 kWh battery.
• 14-panel systems with two batteries and six optimisers, with bird guards for the panels and plug points connected to the batteries.
• 20-panel installations of 400 W on a south-facing roof.
• 22-panel systems with a 7 kW Lux hybrid inverter and three 9.4 kWh Hanchu batteries.

In some projects, hybrid inverters and batteries from brands such as Luxpower and Hanchu have been used. The company also offers the possibility of adding additional storage after the initial installation.

Results and performance

Customers who share their experience mention reductions in electricity bills of up to 70% in one case, and decreases of 25% in imported consumption during the winter months in another. Several testimonials indicate that the system has allowed them to maintain supply during grid outages lasting several hours and to take advantage of time-of-use tariffs to charge the batteries during off-peak hours and discharge them during peak hours.

The company also offers advice on energy tariffs and on using the control apps for the installed systems.

Recognition and activity

ASK Renewables is listed as a «Which? Trusted Trader», a distinction that several customers mention as a reason for contacting the company. The company operates from its base in Barnsley and serves installations in the surrounding area. It is registered as a limited company in England with number 08828188.

Location and contact

Unit 10, Spring Park, Clayburn Road, Barnsley, S72 7FD · Phone: 01226 715522 · Email: hello@ask-renewables.co.uk