Homeco Energy

Homeco Energy: solar installations for homes, businesses and the public sector

Homeco Energy is a company based on the Broombank Road industrial estate, between Sheffield and Chesterfield, that designs and installs solar PV systems and other green energy solutions. Founded in 2008, it operates in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Midlands, and also carries out projects nationwide. The company presents itself as a supplier and installer of solar panels, battery storage, solar thermal systems, heat pumps and home insulation.

The company serves homeowners, businesses, property developers, architects, contractors, local councils, housing associations and public sector organisations. Its offering ranges from small domestic installations to multi-building projects.

Solar and storage services

Homeco Energy installs solar PV and thermal systems, and offers battery storage solutions from Tesla and Sonnen, as well as systems from British company Givenergy. The company has been an authorised Tesla dealer since 2013. It also installs heat pumps and EV charge points, with brands such as Pod Point and Zappi.

Specific services include full solar installations, inverter upgrades and system improvements, adding battery storage to existing setups and the installation of EV charge points.

Accreditations and standards

The company was one of the first in the UK to obtain Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation. It also holds Flexi Orb certifications for large-scale solar PV installations, RECC, IWA and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Homeco Energy is also an accredited Viridian Solar installer, with roof-integrated panels with fire resistance classification according to British standards.

Domestic and public sector projects

In the residential sector, the company has installed solar PV systems in thousands of homes across the region. Each system is designed according to the property's characteristics, the customer's consumption and budget. The company also works with developers, architects and contractors on new build projects, with systems that help improve EPC ratings and meet planning requirements.

For the public and social housing sector, Homeco Energy works with councils, housing associations and community projects, delivering installation programmes across multiple properties. The company is a selected supplier and installer for Sheffield Renewables Community Energy Organisation, for which it has carried out large-scale solar PV installations in schools, community centres and assisted living facilities.

Brands and components

Homeco Energy supplies solar panels from various brands. For new build projects, it works with Viridian Solar roof-integrated panels. For existing roofs, it offers all-black panels from top-tier manufacturers such as Trina Solar, Jinko and Sunpower. In storage, in addition to Tesla and Sonnen, it sells Givenergy batteries.

Work process and customer service

The process begins with an initial no-obligation consultation and a property assessment. The company then provides a fixed-price quote. If the customer decides to proceed, installation is usually scheduled within four weeks. After installation, an after-sales service is offered to optimise the system's performance.

The company states that a typical 4 kWh system, comprising ten 430 W top-tier all-black solar panels, might cost between £5,000 and £6,000. For a 13.4 kWh system with a Tesla Powerwall 2 and backup gateway, the indicative price is £7,000 to £7,500. Givenergy batteries start from £2,500 for a 2.5 kWh system and reach £6,000 for a 9.5 kWh storage system. The company notes that a typical solar system can save between 50% and 70% on energy bills, although exact figures depend on consumption, electricity prices, system size and roof orientation.

Location and contact

Unit 2, Brodi Park, Broombank Road, Chesterfield, S41 9QJ · Phone: 0114 352 2437 · Email: info@homecoenergy.co.uk