Switching to solar energy is a comprehensive decision with multiple benefits, including environmental sustainability, financial savings, and an enhanced lifestyle. This case study explores a multi-faceted solar installation project completed for a client in Woking, Surrey. This inclusive package featured solar panels, an energy storage battery, an electric car charger, and a system to heat household water using solar-generated energy.
Location: Woking, Surrey
Type of Residence: Semi-Detached House
Energy Needs: 5-6000kWh
Reason for Going Solar: To contribute to environmental sustainability and to achieve long-term financial savings on energy costs
Our client aimed for a complete renewable energy solution to meet their household energy requirements, charge their electric vehicle efficiently and heat their home’s water supply. The project’s complexities involved:
Type: In-roof (for aesthetic appeal)
Number of Panels: 10
Installation Area: Roof
We fitted 10 aesthetically pleasing in-roof solar panels following a meticulous site analysis.
Type: Giv Energy Battery
Capacity: 9.5Kw
A Giv Energy battery was installed to capture and store excess solar energy, making it available during periods of low solar input. This also stores energy from the grid when the rates are preferable during the night.
Type: MyEnergi Zappi
Charging Speed: 7kW
A MyEnergi Zappi car charger was added, providing rapid and environmentally friendly vehicle charging.
MyEnergi Eddi: A water heating system was integrated to use the surplus solar energy to heat all household water.
Total Energy Production: Approximately 5000kWh
Summer Savings: Around 75% reduction in energy bills
Winter Savings: Approximately 45% reduction in energy bills
Payback Period: Estimated at 6 years
The client also reported significant benefits in water heating, contributing to their overall satisfaction with the system.
“The installation has significantly transformed our lifestyle. Not only have we made remarkable savings on energy bills, but we’ve also implemented an eco-friendly solution for powering our home, heating our water, and charging our vehicle. We expect the investment to pay for itself in about 6 years—a win-win situation for us.”
This Woking-based project serves as a compelling example of how a comprehensive solar solution can be both financially rewarding and environmentally responsible. By successfully integrating various elements—solar panels, a storage battery, a car charger, and a water heating system—we have fulfilled our client’s needs, showing our commitment to quality and sustainability.
The payback period of 6 years is encouraging, and we’re looking forward to seeing that drop further over the coming years as the price of energy increases and inevitably, the price of the technology decreases.
The shift towards renewable energy has not only been a revolution of technology but also of aesthetics. As the desire to make sustainable choices grows, homeowners are increasingly concerned about how these choices integrate with the visual appeal of their homes. In this regard, in-roof solar...
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What happens next?
In most cases, we’ll need to conduct an on-site survey at your property to assess the feasibility and provide you with a tailored quote. This visit allows us to understand your specific needs and explore the potential for renewable energy solutions. Following the survey, we’ll discuss the best options for integrating solar energy into your property, including detailed costs and the installation process.
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