Solar Save Renewables - Ground-Mounted Solar PV and Battery Storage in Llandeilo

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7.8 kWp
Domestic
Ground mounted Solar PV system ~ Battery storage
Capel Isaac, Llandeilo
The Brief:
Transforming Fields into Sustainable Power: Read how our clients harnessed solar energy to achieve self-sufficiency and long-term savings.

This case study focuses on a ground-mounted Solar PV system, carefully oriented for optimal energy production while enhancing the visual appeal of the property.

Discover their journey, from overcoming regulatory challenges to the seamless installation of their system, and the remarkable benefits of energy independence.

Mr. and Mrs. Milne were eager to harness solar energy for their residential needs. Having previously installed photovoltaic (PV) panels at their former home, they were already familiar with the numerous benefits of solar energy.

The Milnes were determined to make the most of their fields, not only to become more energy self-sufficient but also to realise long-term financial savings.
The Solution:
The Solar Solution:

To make the most of the available fields, we installed a ground-mounted Solar PV system with a capacity of 7.8 kWp. This system is composed of 20 panels, each capable of producing 390W of power.

Strategic Panel Placement:

We carefully selected the optimal orientation and angle for the panels to achieve two key objectives: maximizing their visual appeal and optimizing energy production.

Positioning the system away from nearby buildings and trees eliminated shading, ensuring that the household generates more energy compared to traditional roof-mounted systems.

To further enhance energy self-sufficiency, our customer decided to integrate battery storage and explore the potential for off-grid capabilities. This adjustment required revisiting the system's specifications to accommodate the additional batteries.

Once the groundwork was prepared, Solar Save Renewables’ team installed the panels and electrical components efficiently and seamlessly. The installation was completed during optimal weather conditions, resulting in a neat, visually pleasing system.

Navigating Regulatory Challenges:

Transforming the Milnes' agricultural land into a solar energy hub was not without its challenges. Despite being a domestic installation, the planning department required a full planning application due to the "change of use" classification. This resulted in an unexpected cost of £450. Additionally, any installation exceeding 100m² required Surface Water Drainage Approval (SUDS). Despite these hurdles, our team managed the planning process effectively, responding promptly to delays caused by the holiday season.

Advantages of Installing Solar Panels:

Investing in solar energy yielded remarkable results for our customer. The combination of solar generation and battery storage significantly reduced their reliance on external electricity sources. Even in the early months of the year, the homeowners saw a dramatic decrease in their electricity imports, with their energy consumption aligning closely with the solar generation schedule. Additionally, the ability to store and use off-peak electricity during high-demand periods led to considerable savings on overall electricity costs.
The Benefit: "We knew that we wanted to install PV panels as we had them at a previous house. When Petar visited us he listened carefully to our needs and walked around with us to identify where we should put them to make the most of our investment. He even allowed us think we had thought of it! We wanted to put our solar installation in a field south of our house. Even though it was a domestic installation we were surprised that the planning department required a full application costing £450 as it was “change of use”. An installation of more than a 100m2 footprint would have also needed a surface water drainage approval ( “Suds”). When installation was delayed due to planning processes over Christmas, Petar was able to respond quickly, both in halting and then restarting the process. The communication was very good. During our installation we decided that we wanted to add in battery storage and the ability to go off grid. This meant that we needed to respecify the inverters for the batteries even though the PV area didn’t change. Petar was very responsive in reaching a mutually beneficial compromise in revising the estimated costs to meet the higher specifications. Once our builder had prepared a suitable base, Petar and Dan made short work of installing the panels and electrics while it was dry. A very tidy result. We have been very pleased with the impact of the solar generation and battery storage on our electricity imports, which have more than halved even in the early months of the year. The batteries have allowed us to match our electricity use to the solar generation pattern much more efficiently. Even if the sun isn’t shining, we can import cheap rate electricity at night, store and use it in the morning when our use is high, lessening our full rate imports. We are very pleased! All work is disruptive. Petar made it almost a pleasure. We would definitely use him again and have no hesitation in recommending him." Michael and Clare Milne

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Ground-Mounted Solar PV and Battery Storage in Llandeilo

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