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The Tesla App – ultimate control of your Powerwall 2 system

May 16, 2023 | Princes LHS | Telsa Energy Powerwall

Tesla Powerwall 2 owners can connect to the Tesla app on their mobile device for ultimate control.

Looking at finance for an energy saving upgrade? We can help!

April 19, 2023 | Princes LHS | Finance, Latest News

Looking for a way to finance a renewable energy upgrade to your home? Princes LHS have a range of options that can help.

Tesla Powerwall 2 – For a sustainable home powered by Tesla

March 18, 2023 | Princes LHS | Solar PV system, Telsa Energy Powerwall

The Tesla Powerwall 2 is a powerful and stylish way to manage the electricity both used and created in your home. Most commonly installed as part of a Solar PV project the Powerwall 2 can store up …

Princes LHS are now an EPVS Certified Member

February 13, 2023 | Princes LHS | Latest News

Princes LHS are now a certified member of the Energy Performance Validation Scheme. Our EPVS Certified membership means that we follow measured and industry-accepted standards when estimating effic…

The benefits of installing solar panels to your home

January 31, 2023 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Solar PV system

As climate concerns continue to grow, renewable energy solutions like solar panels are increasing in popularity. Solar panels are an easy way to channel the sun’s energy and create electricity you …

Am I eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

December 21, 2022 | Princes LHS | BUS, Energy Saving, Heat Pumps

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was launched in April 2022 and is administered by the energy regulator OFGEM. The BUS scheme is part of a wide range of decarbonising and energy-saving plans by the …

Why you should use an MCS accredited company for the installation of renewable energy solutions.

November 25, 2022 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Environmentally-friendly homes, Latest News

Renewable energy is one of the best ways to power your home by improving your carbon footprint and reducing your household bills and installing them properly is essential for these benefits. The Mi…

Benefits Of Battery Storage

October 28, 2022 | Princes LHS | Latest News

Increasing innovation and development have helped to improve the technology found in battery storage over the last few years. Batteries are used to store electricity generated from PV Panels or Wi…

Why you should replace your aged boiler with a more energy efficient system

September 30, 2022 | Princes LHS | Latest News

An old boiler must work a lot harder to produce energy, making it less efficient, meaning higher energy bills. It can also create harmful pollutants! Replacing your boiler with more energy efficien…

Get money off the cost and installation of a heat pump

August 26, 2022 | Princes LHS | BUS

Did you know you could be eligible for a £6,000 green grant for the installation of a heat pump? In a one off, upfront payment when removing a fossil fuel boiler. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) wa…

Should I have an air or ground source heat pump?

July 28, 2022 | Princes LHS | Heat Pumps

How they work? Air source heat pumps work by extracting heat from the outside air, and a ground source heat pump takes heat from the earth. The heat from either can then be used to heat the home. V…

BOILER UPGRADE SCHEME

February 17, 2022 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Environmentally-friendly homes, Heat Pumps

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a new incentive launched by means of the UK Government to motivate the set up of low-carbon heating systems, such as warmth pumps, over fossil gas boilers. The scheme i…

Solar turns this garage into an energy generating hub to provide the whole home with clean, green power

January 19, 2021 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Solar PV system, Uncategorized | No Comments

Garage & outbuilding roofs can be an ideal & discreet place for installing solar panels, particularly if you’ve been put off installing them on your house roof for aesthetic reasons. For t…

Seamless, integrated solar PV roof installation & the latest Myenergi technology

January 18, 2021 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Environmentally-friendly homes, Solar PV system, Uncategorized | No Comments

We’ve just finished this solar PV installation at this beautiful cottage in Market Drayton. What makes this install really special is that the panels have been seamlessly integrated into the roofi…

Stunning self powered, sustainable new build in Whitchurch

January 7, 2021 | Princes LHS | Environmentally-friendly homes, Heat Pumps, Solar PV system, Telsa Energy Powerwall, Uncategorized | No Comments

Our team are starting the New Year by adding the final touches to this beautiful new build property in Whitchurch. The customer contacted us asking for renewable energy options prior to the constr…

Eco friendly heating system & solar technology for home in Whitchurch

December 23, 2020 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Environmentally-friendly homes, Heat Pumps, Heating, Solar PV system, Telsa Energy Powerwall, Uncategorized | No Comments

The team at Princes LHS have just finished the design & installation of an air source heat pump & solar array at this property in Whitchurch. The customer got in touch with us for an asses…

Visit our renewable energy showroom in the heart of Ellesmere in Shropshire

December 22, 2020 | Princes LHS | Latest News | No Comments

Did you know you can now visit our new Low-carbon Home Systems showroom at the Rennet Works in the centre of Ellesmere? Following on from our success as electrical & plumbing contractors we ha…

Princes LHS has a new home!

December 22, 2020 | Princes LHS | Latest News | No Comments

We have a new home! After succesfully growing our business from the Ellesmere Business Park for the last 14 years we decided a move would allow us to continue with our success & to …

Best Selling British Made EV Charger

December 17, 2020 | Princes LHS | Environmentally-friendly homes, Uncategorized | No Comments

The worlds first solar compatible EV charger The myenergi Zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but it also has optional charging mode…

Choosing a Solar Battery for Your Home

September 16, 2018 | Princes LHS | Solar PV system, Telsa Energy Powerwall, Uncategorized | No Comments

Whilst being relatively new technology, solar batteries do have the ability to significantly reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Savings of up to £300 a year can be achieved on a standard 4 Kw so…

5 Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Central Heating System

March 2, 2017 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Heating | No Comments

It may seem like a mammoth task to upgrade your central heating system, especially when we are getting so close to summer. However, with increased efficiency and cost saving at the top of most home…

5 Ways Trump Could Impact Climate Change

February 1, 2017 | Princes LHS | Climate Change | No Comments

New US President Donald Trump has been criticised in the past about his views on climate change. To this date he still fails to recognise its importance. Trump even went one further by claiming tha…

What’s so Special About an Air Source Heat Pump?

February 1, 2017 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Heat Pumps | No Comments

When it comes to home heating options an air source heat pump can be a great way to lower fuel bills and improve your carbon efficiency. Technology continues to improve while fuel prices only incre…

Going Solar in Shropshire

January 24, 2017 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving, Solar PV system | No Comments

A recent Government survey showed that 82% of people in the UK supported using solar energy, yet a lot of people still rely heavily on fossil fuels. Reports suggest that 2017 could be the tipping p…

Saving energy in 2017

January 4, 2017 | Princes LHS | Energy Saving | No Comments

Looking for new ways to save energy in 2017? Princes LHS are here to help. We’ve put together 10 ways that you can start saving right now. Read our top 10 tips below and learn how to reduce your m…

A Very Merry Christmas from Princes LHS

December 23, 2016 | Princes LHS | Christmas | No Comments

Christmas is finally here! From all the team at Princes LHS, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a fantastic new year! We look forward to supporting you with all your heating, renewable and plum…

Reformed RHI Scheme Includes Uplifted Tariffs

December 15, 2016 | Matt Smith | RHI Scheme | 1 Comment

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme is a financial incentive for businesses and domestic users of renewable energy systems. The scheme was put in place in April 2014 and allows users of renew…

Princes LHS are now Tesla Energy Powerwall certified installers

November 15, 2016 | Princes LHS | Telsa Energy Powerwall | No Comments

Princes LHS Ltd is happy to announce we have now achieved certified installer status for supply and installation of the Telsa Energy Powerwall. This adds to our long list of accreditations which in…

Are solar panels suitable for my home?

May 5, 2016 | Princes LHS | Environmentally-friendly homes, Solar PV system | 1 Comment

Investing in solar panels can save you hundreds of pounds a year on energy bills and help the environment by not using fossil fuels. But if you’re deciding whether your home is suitable to have the…

Brad Pitt Helps to Rebuild environmentally-friendly homes

January 29, 2016 | Princes LHS | Environmentally-friendly homes | No Comments

No matter where in the world you’re from, a safe, comfortable living space is essential for you to feel happy and secure. Although it’s easy to take for granted, sometimes we are given vivid remin…

Could this be the future of our roads?

July 30, 2015 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

In November 2014 the Netherlands installed solar panels in a way that had never been seen before; they created roads and bike paths from standard solar panels that we install on roofs, and covered …

Local couple make substantial savings on energy bills

July 13, 2015 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

Just over a year after we installed their Solar PV system, we caught up with Mr Johnson & Mrs Rudkin, a local couple, to see how they have benefited from their install. To read their story, and…

UK leading the way with solar installations

July 1, 2015 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

In 2014 the UK led the European solar expansion, installing 2.4GW of solar, which equates to 1/3 of Europe’s total installations. “The success of the UK, set to be the largest European market agai…

Projected FIT cuts

June 25, 2015 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

On July 1st 2015, the Feed in Tariff rate for installations below 4kW will be decreasing to 12.92p/kWh, and for installations over 4kW, but not exceeding 10kW we will see the rate decrease to 11.71…

Win a complete 1KW solar PV system

October 24, 2014 | Princes LHS | Competition, London Marathon, Solar PV system | No Comments

Win a Solar PV system worth over £3,000, installed on your home. On 26th April 2015 Simon Lewis, director of Princes Solar Energy, is running the London Marathon for local charity the Kenyan Schoo…

Feed In Tariff rate change

October 14, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced that the current Feed-in Tariff rate of 14.38p/kWh is set to decrease by 3.5% on the 1st January 2015. This will make the rate drop …

Solar remains Britons’ most popular energy generation technology

September 3, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

Solar is still the most popular energy generation technology amongst Brits, according to the latest results of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s public opinion tracker. The tenth wave o…

Solar panels better than a pension, says minister

July 9, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

According to energy & climate change minister Greg Barker, investing in solar PV can prove to be a greater investment than a pension. For further information see the telegraph article.

The 2014 Brazil World Cup has become the ‘greenest’ in history

July 9, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

The 2014 Brazil World Cup has become the ‘greenest’ in history, and FIFA have been congratulated on this financial investment… “One of the highlights of the football’s ongoing FIFA 2014 World Cup…

All this nice weather is helping us to produce electricity

June 13, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

All this nice weather is helping us to produce electricity, the average household in Wrexham with Solar PV yesterday could have generated 190% of household electricity requirements. http://www.weat…

Planning submitted for a wind turbine in Ellesmere

June 11, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

Currently in Ellesmere, Shropshire there has been planning submitted for a wind turbine on the outskirts of the town. The turbine itself will stand higher than Big Ben, creating a great eyesore for…

Follow us on Twitter

June 11, 2014 | Princes LHS | Uncategorized | No Comments

Follow our twitter page for more information on solar @princes_solar