Holme Lacy, Herefordshire

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Holme Lacy, Herefordshire

Solar panels on house in Herefordshire
System Size 6.48kWp
Generation 5,482kWh
Solar Panels 16 x 405W REC Twin Peak 5 black
Inverter 1 x SolarEdge 5kW single phase
Battery 1 x SolarEdge Energy Bank 10kW

Steadily increasing electricity prices in the first half of 2022 were a wake up call to consider reviewing the way electricity was being used in the home, the use of more energy efficient appliances and ultimately the generation of power. It was the installation of solar panels on a neighbour’s property that was the catalyst for considering a solar installation, especially after realising that a Southwest facing roof would be appropriate.

“After some initial research into solar energy systems I decided to approach a number of installers to get quotations for a suitable domestic installation and Solarkinetics was subsequently chosen,” commented our client. “I felt that the personnel from Solarkinetics were professional, knowledgeable and helpful in designing an installation that was wholly adequate for the property using quality equipment. Whilst not essential it was good to know that the REC solar panels were not made in China!”

The installation mainly comprised 16 x 405W REC Twinpeak black solar panels, a SolarEdge 5Kw inverter and a SolarEdge Energy Bank 10kW battery.

“Scaffolding was required to ensure the panels could be installed on the southwest facing slate roof. Installation was completed with the least amount of disruption; the necessary cabling being installed to be as unobtrusive as possible.”

“All the calculations indicated a significantly better return by way of reduced electricity costs compared to a fixed investment return from a Building Society. Whilst the initial installer’s calculations indicated a payback in 11 years this was based on a very modest rate for export of surplus energy to the Grid. On the basis of current actual rates offered by Octopus Energy payback is expected to be sooner.”

Dinedor, Herefordshire

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Dinedor, Herefordshire

Integrated solar panels in Dinedor, Herefordshire
Integrated solar panels on garage in Herefordshire
System Size 4kWp
Generation 3,748kWh
Solar Panels 16 x 250W REC Peak Energy Black
Inverter 1 x SMA SB-3600 TL
Mounting GSE

Our clients approached us after having been let down by another contractor who had promised to complete the work by a definite date and had been unable to do so; it left us with a challenge to meet this deadline. It was mid-December, so potential weather issues and short daylight meant the race was on.

The house is a new build project and the clients were very keen to take advantage of the fact that the roof was not yet completed to look at all types of array to get the best yield of course, but also to have a roof that is aesthetically pleasing.

We advised using black panels which matched the proposed roof covering of traditional slates particularly well and to set them in an integrated mounting system from GSE, so they sit flush with the rest of the roof. (This type of system can be retro-fitted on existing roofs, but works particularly well with new build or renovation projects)

Thanks to the ability of our regular suppliers, Wind & Sun, we were able to order and collect the components for the system at short notice and whilst the preparations were underway for the outside work we were able to arrange for the EPC and feed in tariff paperwork to be ready for submission as soon as the system was commissioned in late December.

Now as our clients approach their first winter in their new home, they can be sure that they are running their household in a way that is having a low environmental impact and keeping running costs down.