Renewable Energy Solutions

Cut your energy bills with solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and EV chargers. Installed by Scotland’s largest independent renewables specialist, with government funding support available.

Value standards certifications and accreditations

What are you looking for?

Solar Panels

Generate your own electricity and cut your bills. MCS certified installation. Battery storage available.

Air Source Heat Pumps

Government grants of up to £7,500 available. Installed by an Octopus Trusted Partner.

EV Charger Installation

OZEV-approved installer. 96% of installations completed in a single visit. All major brands supported.

Home Insulation

Cavity wall, loft and internal wall insulation. Grant-eligible in most Scottish postcodes.

Energy Grants

Free eligibility check. We'll identify every scheme you qualify for — at no cost and no commitment.

Renewables pay you back

Renewable installations aren’t just about being greener. Done properly, they cut your monthly bills, add value to your home, and, thanks to government funding, often cost far less than most homeowners expect.

  1. Cut your bills: Solar panels can knock hundreds off your annual electricity bill. A well-sized heat pump can reduce heating costs by up to 50% compared to an old gas boiler. Insulation typically pays back within 5–7 years.
  2. Access up to £7,500 in grants: The Home Energy Scotland Grant, Warmer Homes Scotland and ECO4 all fund renewable upgrades for eligible households. We’ll check every scheme you might qualify for.
  3. Add value to your home: Renewables improve your EPC rating. Homes with higher EPC ratings sell faster and typically sell for more. It’s an upgrade you live in, then leave.

How we help you access government funding

Most renewables installers stop at “grants are available.” We take you through the whole process — from checking eligibility to handing you the keys of a fully installed system.
1

Check your eligibility

A few quick questions to identify which grants and funding schemes you qualify for. Takes two minutes. No commitment.

2

Free home energy survey

One of our qualified surveyors visits your home and completes a full inspection at no cost. We'll tell you exactly what's possible, what's recommended, and what it would cost with and without grant funding.

3

Funding application support

We walk you through what documents you'll need and what to expect from the application process. For the final application, we direct you to Home Energy Scotland, which is the official free, impartial advice service. We're not FCA authorised, so we can't submit applications on your behalf, but we'll make sure you know exactly what to do.

4

Installation

Once your funding is approved, we install with minimal disruption. You have up to nine months from your funding offer to complete the work. We'll schedule the installation around your calendar.

Recent renewable installations across Scotland

Renewable installations for homes, portfolios and public projects

Homeowners

Individual installations backed by grant application support. Solar, heat pumps, EV chargers and insulation — one team for the whole property.

Landlords

MCS-certified installations that improve EPC ratings, meet regulatory requirements, and increase rental value. Volume discounts available on multi-property rollouts.

Housing Associations

Multi-property renewable rollouts with a proven track record. Recent partners include the Wheatley Group.

Local Councils & Public Sector

Large-scale renewable retrofits and new-build installations. Recent contracts include a £260,000 project with North Ayrshire Council.

Why homeowners across Scotland choose James Frew for renewables

MCS certified and RECC accredited

Fully qualified for every major renewable grant scheme in Scotland and the UK.

Octopus Energy Trusted Partner

Vetted and approved by one of the UK's most trusted energy companies for heat pump installations.

OZEV approved EV installer

96% of our EV charger installations are completed in a single visit. All major brands supported: Ohme, Zappi, Tesla, Wallbox, Hypervolt, Rolec, and Andersen.

Free grant eligibility check

We identify every scheme you qualify for. At no cost. No commitment. No pressure.

Employed engineers, not subcontractors

The engineer who installs your system works for James Frew. Trained to our standard, familiar with our systems, and still here next year if you need them back.

What Our Customers Say​

4.7
Based on 1513 reviews
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David S B.
2 months ago
Just joined with new Gas Service Plan. Experience so far has been excellent!
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Iulian D.
5 months ago
Been using them for 5-6 years now, it's nice to see the same engineer coming and doing the boiler inspection for the last 3 years, they also moved my gas pipe for the cooker. Really nice job. Decent priced, and it was nice to see they had the supervisor on the job as well. It gave all the reassurance. The job will be perfect! Customer support as always. Customer service in on point, if you need to reschedule, you get a chance to speak with an actual human which is always a bonus! U get email and text reminders about appointments and you have different tiers of cover to suit everybody's budget and needs! Sounds like I'm working for them 🫣 but they're that good 👍🏻
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Linda H.
6 months ago
Annual boiler service. The engineer arrived within the prearranged time,was polite and respectful of my property. The service was completed and report sent by email to keep for my records. I have been dealing with this company for a while now and have always been very satisfied with them. I would definitely recommend them.
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William W.
8 months ago
Had James Frew out to carry out my boiler inspection and I couldn’t be happier with the service. He was very polite, professional, and carried out a really clean and tidy job. Everything was explained clearly and the work was done efficiently with no mess left behind. Would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable gas engineer.
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Eralc S.
8 months ago
I recently signed up for the GasSure Gold Package with James Frew Ltd, and I’ve been extremely impressed with their service from start to finish. Within just a few days of joining, they arranged for an engineer to come out and assess my heating system.
The engineer was efficient, respectful, and very polite throughout the visit. Everything was checked thoroughly, and the whole experience was smooth and stress free. It’s reassuring to know my heating system is in such capable hands.
Highly recommend James Frew Ltd for their quick response and excellent customer service!
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Alison K.
1 year ago
Great service
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Robert W.
1 year ago
First class service, very professional would thoroughly recommend the maintenance service.
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Stewart S.
1 year ago
Came as agreed and did the job efficiently
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Marion M.
1 year ago
Rajinder was a very polite young man carried out the service with no problems. Used overshoes and left no trace of him being in our house. Very satisfied with service from James Frew.
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Alastair H.
1 year ago
Annual Boiler service arranged without me requiring to contact. Was kept up to date with appointment date and time via text and email. Engineer arrived as arranged and was friendly, courteous and efficient. Been with James Frew Ltd for several years for my Central Heating boiler cover and have always been delighted with their service.
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Celebrating M.
2 years ago
Excellent service from James Frew. We have been with them for at least 10 years and they are efficient and friendly. Our boiler is serviced by them on an annual basis with no issues and we had plumbing cover and the one time we needed them for a minor issue it was fixed quickly without any big wait that you get with some tradesmen. Also no hard sell from them everytime they service the boiler as we got with another major company. Highly recommended.
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Janie C.
2 years ago
I contacted James Frew. Gas Sure for their Gold Home Care plan. Everyone was helpful and informative. Julian completed the initial inspection of our boiler/radiators and he was polite and informative explaining everything he was doing. I'm really happy with the cover I get from the Gold plan and happy with the price.
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KEVIN H.
2 years ago
James Frew Ltd have been very professional and efficient so far. Communication has been excellent. Julian the engineer who inspected the boiler was quick, professional and knowledgeable when asked questions. The silver home plan is excellent value for money and provides peace of mind should anything go wrong.

Not sure where to start?

I want to check what grants I qualify for

Free eligibility check. No obligation. Takes two minutes.

I know what I want installed

Speak to a certified renewables specialist about solar, heat pumps, EV charging or insulation.