Marian Rudd

Jun 28, 2024 | Case Studies, Residential

Location

Totnes

Install Date

Apr 2024

Solar Panel Installation Totnes

Summary

A passivhaus in the centre of Totnes needing solar to offset electricity usage. We designed a flat roof system combined with battery storage an EV charger and a hot water diverter. The system was also fully optimised and had a backup box allowing the house to switch over to running off the battery and solar in the event of a power cut. 

Installation

  • 15.48kW of solar power
  • 36 x JAM 430 watt panels
  • 8 kW SolarEdge inverter
  • 9.7 kWh SolarEdge home battery
  • 3.68 kW single phase eco-smart energy diverter
  • SolarEdge home backup interface
  • 3 kW SolarEdge home hot water controller with temperature sensor

Outcomes

  • £3,349 estimated first year savings
  • 347% total return on investment
  • 6 years, 1 month payback
  • 118% energy from solar
  • 3.5 tonnes of CO avoided per year
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