McInnes Group

🌞🔋🌡️ We have just completed another fantastic domestic project! 🌿🏡💡

We installed 7.7kW of Solar PV, 15kWh of Duracell Energy battery storage, and a 6kW hybrid inverter to power a home in style. 💪🏻💡🔌

The batteries mounted on the ground leaving space to add more in the future. Panel optimisers also fitted to some panels with intermittent shading.

But that's not all! We also installed a Vaillant UK air source heat pump to keep the home cozy and eco-friendly all year round. 🌬️🏡🔥

The benefits for the customer and the planet are clear: 🌍🌞🌿

• Generate clean energy from the sun ☀️
• Store excess energy for later use ⚡️
• Heat the home efficiently and sustainably 🌡️
• Full remote access for ongoing monitoring 🛜
• Reduced energy costs 💷

The McInnes Group is proud to help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. 💰🌿🏡

Some island hopping this week to Orkney & Rousay. Impressive scenery as always.




Warmworks

🌟 Exciting Project Update! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share our latest successful installation at a local community hall in the Highlands! We installed a 17.2kW Solar PV system, complete with 2x Duracell Energy 4.6kW inverters and 15kWh of Duracell battery storage. 🌞🔋

Thanks to funding assistance from CARES at Local Energy Scotland, this community hall will now benefit from generating its own energy and utilizing it efficiently with battery storage. This means:
✅ Significantly reduced electricity bills
✅ Reliable backup power during outages
✅ Meeting net zero targets

We’re proud to contribute to a greener future and help our community become more energy independent! 💚

McInnes Group are excited to recieve our first delivery of the new Duracell Energy🔋 & inverters. These will be installed into a community hall with Solar PV this month.

Good to see such a recognised & long established brand enter the market.

Thanks to Drew Bull for helping us get our head around the correct spec for our client.

🛁 We don’t really do bathrooms but this turned out great!

🚿 Some before during & after shots. We used a mixture of tiles, slate strips & marble to give the edges a nice finish. Roca UK for the ware.

🚪 Just the new door & facings to paint to complete.

Massive difference from the outdated yellow walls with mirrors. Whoever decided back in the day that carpets in bathrooms were a good idea 🤦‍♂️.

We're thrilled to share the successful completion of our first job with Cairn Housing Association.

Work completed:
• Removed existing exhaust air systems
• Replaced with 10 Mitsubishi Electric Heating UK Ecodan Air Source Heat Pumps
• Upgraded ventilation systems
• Installed external trunking due to no internal service voids
• Pre-insulated underground pipework under walkways
• Resurfaced all areas of disturbance

The Result:
Tenants can now enjoy a more controllable system with higher efficiencies & improved reliability, thanks to the modernized system installed. 🌱

As the holiday season approaches, McInnes Group will close its doors for a well-deserved break. Our office will be closed from Friday, December 22 at 12 noon and will reopen on Monday, January 8 at 10am.

During this period, our team will be enjoying some festive time off to recharge and celebrate with friends and family. However, for any urgent matters or emergencies that may arise, rest assured that an engineer will be available to assist you.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Our first installation of Esdec Solar Group Solar Panel flat roof system. Very impressed with the click together system overall.

🛠️ **Straight forward Installation:** Simplify your transition to solar with the Esdec system. Its user-friendly design ensures a smooth installation process, making sustainable energy accessible for flat roof structures.

🌿 **Low Profile Aesthetics:** Esdec panels boast a sleek, low-profile design, seamlessly integrating into your roof for a modern appearance that remains unobtrusive from the ground.

🌬️ **Engineered for Stability:** Ensure stability in windy conditions. The Esdec system is designed with structural integrity in mind, providing robust support for flat roofs and enhancing the longevity of your solar investment.

Choosing solar for your flat roof has never been more practical. Contact McInnes Group to explore the tailored benefits of Esdec Solar for your unique roofing requirements. 🏡💡

📢 Join our award-winning team 📢

We’re excited to be adding to our growing team and currently have a range of apprenticeships, plumbing, electrical and admin-based opportunities available:
- Highlands domestic heating engineer
- Highlands & Moray electrician
- North East Scotland heating engineer
- North East Scotland electrician
- Administrative assistant
- Highlands apprentice electrician
- Highlands apprentice plumber

Visit our website to view all of our latest vacancies and to apply.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/careers/

🌞 Bringing Sustainable Energy to Dumfries! 🏡

We're excited to share the latest from McInnes Group's Installation Team in the Dumfries area.

What's are we up to?

🌬️ Vaillant Air Source Heat Pumps for eco-friendly heating.
🔋 GivEnergy Battery Storage to store and utilize your energy efficiently.
☀️ Solar PV Systems, tapping into the power of the sun to cut your bills and carbon footprint.

But it's not just about technology; it's about making a difference. We're partnering with Warmworks to make homes in Dumfries more efficient and eco-friendly. 💚

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Let's talk about fuel poverty in Scotland. It's a challenge, and we're on a mission to combat it by making homes more cost-effective, and comfortable for everyone.

Whether you're in the North or the South, we're here for you! We're expanding our reach to cover both ends of Scotland, making it a cleaner, greener place for all. 🌍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

☀️We’re excited to share a progress update on one of our current projects in Montrose, Creiff & blackford areas.

🔌 What We’re Up To:
We’re hard at work installing Solar PV and iBoost diverters in local social housing properties, thanks to our installation partnership with OVO Energy Solutions. 🌿 Helping reduce carbon emissions and save on electricity bills. 💡

🏠 Benefits for Local Homes:
Through this initiative, we’re helping families embrace green energy, cut down on their carbon footprint, and make their homes more energy-efficient. 🌱 Plus, with iBoost diverters, excess solar power gets redirected to hot water heaters, ensuring maximum use of clean energy! 🚿

🤝 Community Impact:
We believe in giving back to the communities we serve. By working on these social housing projects, we’re contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.

📊 Progress So Far:
Our dedicated team has already made significant headway, and we’re excited to see these projects come to life. We’ve been met with enthusiasm from residents, and we’re grateful for your support! 🙌

Home - McInnes Group Number one choice for all heating, plumbing and renewable energy solutions in both domestic and commercial properties in Inverness, the Highlands and Scotland.

Struggling with your energy costs?

The ECO4 scheme is supporting low-income & vulnerable homeowners to install energy-saving technology in their homes.

This could include:
- Insulation
- Air source heat pumps
- Solar PV
- First time central heating

If you want to find out more about this campaign, visit our website or get in touch with one of our team.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/eco4-retrofit-funding/

Our managing director, Lachlan McInnes, was recently interviewed by Energy Systems Catapult to talk about the labour shortage in the energy sector and opportunities for new engineers, as the UK government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028.

Find out what he had to say 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvLeEKyo0LM

Why become a heat pump installer? There is a significant gap in the market for low carbon heating installers. The UK government is aiming for 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028....

📢 Domestic Renewables Designer

We’re looking to recruit an experienced renewables systems designer to join our team. As a hybrid position, this role is open to all areas of Scotland.

The successful candidate will receive full training and support to enable them to develop in the role and progress to a successful career in renewables.

Head to our website to learn more and apply.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/careers/

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for an electrician to join our Inverness team ⚡️

The ideal candidate will have experience in EV charging and air source heat pump installations and a strong interest in renewable energy.

To apply or learn more, visit our website:
https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/careers/

📢 Job opportunity 📢

We’re currently looking for a domestic heating engineer to join our team in Inverness.

The successful candidate will be self motivated, have a strong interest in renewable energy and the ability to work to deadlines.

Interested in learning more?

Head to our website or get in touch at 01463 231423.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/careers/

It has been a while since we installed one of these quality Windhager UK log boilers. They really are quality bits of kit.

Full MES (weather compensation) was chosen with app control. Customer also opted to fit an optional particulate filter on the flue. Removing just that little bit more from the flue gases.

These are great when you have the space. A good supply of a seasoned 🪵 and a heating system that is not easily upgraded.

Hopefully get a few more installed this year!

Happy New Year!

We look forward to supporting you in 2023 and wish you all the best for the new year.

Merry Christmas from the team at McInnes Group 🎄

🎄 Our team is looking forward to taking some time off over the festive period.

All of our services will be ending on December 23 before returning as normal on Monday, January 9.

For any emergency calls during this time, please get in touch at 01463 231323 and leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

It has been a busy couple of weeks installing Vaillant UK heat pumps.

Business’s & homeowners all doing their bit on the road to net zero.

We can provide a full packaged service from feasibility, planning & design through to installation.

From our base in Inverness, the McInnes Group works throughout Scotland, offering full electrical installations, maintenance and repairs.

Our engineers are experts in finding the answer to complex and challenging projects and have built up a wealth of experience working on a range of properties – from modern builds to historic sites.

Contact us or visit our website to discover how we can help.

📞 01463 231423

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

Did you know - you might be eligible to get an air source heat pump and battery system installed for free?

Check out this post from The Highland Council to find out more 👇

The Council has partnered with SSE and energy supplier E.ON on an exciting Re-Heat project.

Eligible Households could get an air source heat pump and battery system installed free*.

Received a letter regarding the Re-Heat project and want to know more? Don't forget the Council’s Energy Efficient Scotland Team will be at Hilton Community Centre on Thursday 27th October to answer your questions.

Come and find out how an Air Source Heat Pump system can heat your home.

Eligibility criteria:
✓ Council Tax Band A, B or C (D applicable where EPC rating is E, F or G)
✓ Own your property
✓ The property is your main residence and not a B&B
✓ The property must not be listed
✓ Off gas - use oil, LPG, coal or electric room heaters as main heating source
✓ Household income of £35,000 or less – dependent on number of people living at the property
or
✓ Receive one or more means tested benefit

If you are struggling with your home energy bills but do not meet the criteria above, please get in touch as we may still be able to offer help.

Energy Scotland

*subject to home survey

Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle but don’t know where to begin?

We might not be able to help you find the perfect car, but we can offer advice and guidance on the best chargepoint for your home or property! 🔌⚡️

We also have all the up-to-date information on the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme, which can cover up to 75% of installation costs.

Find out more about installing your own charging point:

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/electrical-vehicle-charging/

Spotlight on our manufacturers ✨

GivEnergy

GivEnergy’s battery storage system allows customers to capture and store electricity generated throughout the day from solar PV panels, to use at a later time without relying on the grid.

And with the GivEnergy monitoring portal, customers have full control over their energy, helping them monitor energy consumption, grid usage and solar generation.

To find out more, contact our team today!

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

Here at the McInnes Group, we pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers an extensive range of home heating and cooling solutions.

Contact our expert technicians to talk through all available options.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/heating-and-cooling/

Founded in 2011, the McInnes Group is a family run firm employing an expert team of plumbing, heating and electrical engineers.

With a wealth of knowledge and years of experience, we’ve successfully helped clients across Scotland and the UK with their home and business repairs, maintenance and installations.

Check out our case studies today and learn more about our work.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk/case-studies/

Want to know more about our services?

Visit the McInnes Group website for more information on:

✔️Plumbing
✔️Heating & Cooling
✔️Power
✔️Ventilation

Let us know how we can help you!

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk

Spotlight on our manufacturers ✨

Vaillant UK

McInnes Group installs Vaillant's renewable heating systems in
properties across Inverness, Scotland and the rest of the UK.

This includes the installation of Vaillant’s air source heat pumps, hot water cylinders and heating control systems.

Experience the warmth of this partnership in your home this winter.

https://www.mcinnesgroup.co.uk