The answer
Why must your business check power coming in and going out?
A heat pump or charger can increase the power your site needs from the grid, while solar may send power back. Your existing connection may limit either direction, so ask an electrician and the network operator to check before the design is fixed.
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What does your current connection allow?
Ask for the agreed amount of power your site can take from and send to the grid. An electrician should check the connection record and the site's highest demand, not guess from a switch label.
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Could several systems run together?
A battery might charge while a heat pump and EV chargers are running, or discharge while solar is exporting. Check these busy combinations when sizing cables and seeking network approval.
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Could the network delay or limit the project?
The network operator may need time to assess the design or require an export limit or upgrade. Ask about this early because it can change cost, timing and savings.
Can your connection take and send enough power?
Heat pumps and EV chargers can raise the amount of power your site needs at its busiest times. Solar may need permission to send surplus power to the grid. Your existing connection and wiring may not be ready for everything you plan. Check the site's highest recorded use and the proposed equipment together.
The electricity network company may need to approve the design, limit export or require an upgrade. Find out who will apply and how long a reply could take. The answer may change the equipment you can install, its cost and the likely savings.
What to check next
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Where we checked the facts
Check the original information.
These official pages back up the rules and technical details above. They can change, so check them again before spending money or starting work.
Apply this to your own property
Where could your business save energy?
A free survey checks your bills, building use and what improvements may work at your site before you decide what to price.