We were delighted to welcome Tessa Munt MP to Croscombe Village Hall recently, where Mike Rogers, Managing Director of Sunlit Solar, showcased the hall’s newly completed solar and battery installation.
The visit was an opportunity to discuss how renewable energy can help community buildings reduce their running costs, improve energy independence and make better use of the electricity they generate.
A solar system designed for the community
Village halls play an important role in bringing communities together, but like many organisations, rising energy costs can place increasing pressure on their budgets.
To help reduce those costs, Sunlit Solar designed and installed a bespoke renewable energy system tailored to the hall’s energy requirements.
The installation includes:
- 42 × 475W AIKO Solar Panels
- 1 × 10kW SolarEdge Inverter
- 1 × 18.4kWh SolarEdge Battery
- 1 × SolarEdge Hot Water Diverter
Together, the system is designed to generate clean electricity throughout the year, store surplus energy for later use and divert excess solar generation to heat the hall’s hot water.
Explaining how solar works in practice
During the visit, Mike explained how each part of the system works together to maximise the benefits of solar energy.
The solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours, with the battery storing excess energy that can be used later when demand is higher. The SolarEdge hot water diverter makes use of additional surplus electricity by heating water instead of exporting that energy unnecessarily.
When the battery is full and energy demand within the building is low, any remaining surplus electricity can be exported back to the grid, providing an additional source of income for the village hall.
It’s a great example of how well-designed solar and battery systems can help community organisations make the most of every unit of energy they generate.
Designed for long-term savings
The completed installation is expected to deliver significant long-term benefits for Croscombe Village Hall.
Estimated system performance
- System size: 19.95 kWp
- Estimated annual generation: 17,351 kWh
- Estimated annual CO₂ reduction: 4 tonnes
- Estimated lifetime financial savings: £100,972
- Estimated grid independence: 71%
- Estimated return on investment: 372%
By generating much of its own electricity on site, the village hall is expected to reduce its reliance on the grid while helping lower its environmental impact.
Supporting Somerset communities
As a local, family-run Somerset business, we’re proud to work with community organisations as well as homeowners and businesses across the region.
Projects like this demonstrate how renewable energy can make a real difference, helping community buildings become more sustainable while reducing their ongoing operating costs.
We’d like to thank Tessa Munt for taking the time to visit the installation and learn more about how solar technology can benefit local communities. We’d also like to thank the management committee at Croscombe Village Hall for choosing Sunlit Solar to deliver this project.
We look forward to seeing the system support the hall and its visitors for many years to come.
Thinking about solar?
Whether you’re responsible for a community building, business or home, our local, family-run Somerset team can design a well-designed solar and battery system around your property’s needs.
To find out more, get in touch with Sunlit Solar today.
📞 01458 834 936
