Solar Save Renewables - Ground mounted Solar PV ~ Battery storage

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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 for self-sufficiency and long-term savings.

A case study on a ground-mounted Solar PV system, carefully oriented for optimal energy production while enhancing visual appeal.

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

The clients, Mr. and Mrs. Milne, were keen on harnessing solar energy for their residential needs. Having previously installed photovoltaic (PV) panels in a previous house, they were well aware of the benefits of solar energy.

Our customers wanted to make the most of their fields, not only to become more energy self-suficient, but also to make financial savings in the long-term.
The Solution:
The Solar Solution:

With the goal of utilizing the available fields in the most efficient manner, we decided to install a ground mounted Solar PV system with a capacity of 7.8 kWp. This system consists of 20 panels, each having a power output of 390W.

Strategic Panel Placement:

We carefully selected the orientation and angle of the panels to achieve two objectives: firstly, to enhance their visual presence, and secondly, to optimize the amount of energy they can produce.

As the system has been positioned away from nearby buildings and trees to avoid shading, the household can produce more energy compared to roof-mounted systems.

During the installation phase, our customer decided to enhance their energy self-reliance further by incorporating battery storage and the potential for off-grid capabilities. This required revisiting the system's specifications to accommodate the addition of batteries.

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

Navigating Regulatory Challenges:

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

Advantages of Installing Solar Panels:

Our customer’s decision to invest in solar energy generated remarkable results. The combined impact of solar energy generation and battery storage led to a significant reduction in their reliance on external electricity sources. Even in the early months of the year, the homeowners witnessed a remarkable decrease in their electricity imports, with their energy consumption pattern closely matching the solar generation schedule. Moreover, the ability to store and use off-peak electricity during high-demand periods led to substantial savings in 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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