Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Vehicle-to-Load Technology in Aberystwyth
Introduction
Imagine powering your home with Solar PV, storing that energy with battery storage, and using your electric car with Vehicle-to-Load technology as a backup generator. This isn’t a vision of the future—it’s the reality for one household in Aberystwyth, Wales.
We were thrilled when a forward-thinking customer approached us with an ambitious goal: to create a fully integrated renewable energy system combining Solar PV, battery storage, and Vehicle-to-Load technology to maximize their independence from the grid. Their secret weapon? The cutting-edge V2L capabilities of their new electric vehicle.
The Ambition & The Challenge
Our customer didn’t want just solar panels, or just a battery. They wanted a seamless ecosystem where each component communicates with the others to optimize energy usage and provide ultimate resilience. The key components of their vision were:
- Solar Generation: A 4.68 kWp solar PV array to capture clean, free energy from the Welsh sun.
- Energy Storage: A 5.8 kWh battery system to store excess solar power for use at night or on cloudy days.
- Mobile Power: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Technology, allowing their electric vehicle to power their home during peak tariffs or a grid outage.
The primary hurdle wasn’t installing the individual parts, but ensuring they worked together as one intelligent system. Seamless communication between the solar inverter, the battery, and the EV2L system was crucial to avoid inefficiencies and unlock the full potential of their investment.
Our Solution & Remarkable Results
Our team designed and installed a bespoke system built on synergy:
- The Heart of the Home: The 4.68 kWp solar array was installed to efficiently cover the roof, acting as the primary power plant.
- The Energy Bank: The 5.8 kWh battery was integrated to store every possible watt of solar energy, minimizing grid import.
- The Game-Changer: We implemented the EV2L capability, turning the customer’s electric vehicle into a mobile, high-capacity power reservoir. Now, when the battery is low or grid prices are high, the car can effortlessly supply power to the house.
The Results:
- Dramatic Cost Savings: 66% reduction in electricity bills from April to May.
- Unprecedented Energy Independence: The solar PV and battery combo covers the vast majority of daily needs.
- Total Peace of Mind: EV2L system provides a powerful backup solution during power cuts or peak-time electricity tariffs.
This project in Aberystwyth is a blueprint for the modern, resilient, and efficient home. It proves that by intelligently integrating solar PV, battery storage, and electric vehicle technology, homeowners can achieve significant financial savings and complete energy security.
