Philip Southworth

Philip Southworth

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Philip Southworth, proprietor of S&P Southworth in Bolton, Lancashire, decided to use his own three-bedroom bungalow as a test project to learn how to install renewable products.

“As an installer it is becoming more and more important to be able to talk knowledgeably to customers about renewable technology, so I decided to talk advantage of the Worcester installer cash-back scheme and fit some of its renewable energy products on my own home.”

Philip installed a Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior combination boiler linked to a Greenskies solar cylinder with two Greenskies FKC solar panels on the roof. “I have been on some of Worcester’s training courses but I took the view that the best way to learn is to install the equipment yourself. The technology was easy to install and I can now talk much more knowledgably to customers.”

Philip and his wife are now benefiting from free hot water all year round. “Last year was fabulous, we did not pay for any hot water all and our gas bills have tumbled. Most importantly, we have been able to use our own installation as a showcase for customers who want to see a working Worcester Greenskies solar thermal heating system. We can bring them around to the house and show them our own installation so that they can see the end result.”