Kim Bradford
Hello, I would like to inquire about/gain advice on installing an off-grid charging system at home. Like Sean, I also live in a block of flats, but have an en bloc garage at the rear of the property where I can park my EV in front – the garage has a flat roof and is south facing, so potential for PV solar panel system (with an inverter and a power storage battery inside the garage, but sadly without a smart meter as there is no wi-fi there), which the property management would prefer, as they have refused permission for any ground works to install a dedicated grid connection. So far I have found lots of solar PV installers, but few with experience in EV car charging (I have been told I need anywhere from 1 PV panel to 20 to charge my eGolf!) and none with experience of setting up EV charging off-grid. I also can’t really get any solid advice on whether any grants exist to help with installation costs, either for residential or through my own Ltd Co (for me as an employee). Many thanks!