The Brief:
Charlie and Glen from Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, approached us to explore options for generating their electricity and managing the escalating bills.
We undertook the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a 6.00kWp solar PV system with a 5.8kWh EESS (battery storage) system.
However, numerous challenges stood in the way of realising their project.
The Solution:
System Size: 6.00 kWp
Battery Storage: 5.8 kWh
Estimated Annual Electricity Bill Savings: £893
Charlie came to us with the question: “Can I put Solar Panels on east-west exposed roof?”
East-facing panels produce most power in the morning, while west-facing panels produce most power in the afternoon. In Charlie’s case, a combination of east and west-facing panels were installed to maximise solar generation throughout the day.
When it comes to solar panels on an east-west facing roof, it's important to consider the efficiency and power output of the panels. Therefore, to optimise the output, we decided to use panels with higher power output for efficient energy capture, regardless of orientation.
Apart from the usual solar PV installation work, Charlie and Glen's installation included the relocation of existing ventilation systems.
Another unexpected challenge was the rocky soil in the area.