Swallow Barn - Kerry 14th, 22nd & 28th October

The home:

Self build, including plumbing and electricity

Semi detached barn conversion. Dormer style, 9 inch plus 4 1/2 inch wall, Welsh slate roof. Circa 1900. Planning for two houses but created one larger house.

Modifications:

External insulation, Internal insulation, roof insulation, Water borehole and septic tank added, solar PV, batteries, LED lighting, glazing, 

Motivations:

To be environmentally friendly, but also to prove that they could be as self sufficient and sustainable as possible

Approximate costs:

Conversion £32,000 including £8,000 VAT rebate. Plus £5,000 solar panels, £5,500 batteries. Both via Robert Owen community bank, interest free loans.

Approximate energy savings:

No energy bills this year. In credit by £000's

Benefits:

Realised their dream . Live in total comfort. 

Who did the work?

Llani Solar - Solar Panels

Eden Power Ltd - Batteries

Next steps: 

EV Charger