A measure of how efficiently a solar system converts sunlight into usable electricity. It’s the ratio of actual energy output to the system’s theoretical maximum output, as a percentage.
Performance Ratio:
82%
The time it takes for a solar panel system’s energy savings to equal the initial installation cost. It’s calculated by dividing the total cost by annual savings from reduced energy bills.
Estimated Payback Period:
5.4 Years
The predicted amount of money a household or business saves on energy bills each month after installing a solar power system, based on energy production.
Estimated Monthly Bill Saving:
£2,278.19
The predicted amount of money a household or business saves on energy bills annually after installing a solar power system, based on energy production.
Estimated Annual Bill Saving:
£27,338.25
The total amount of money saved on energy bills over the entire lifespan of a solar system, accounting for installation costs and energy production.
Estimated Net Lifetime Bill Saving:
£798,756
System Overview:
The total capacity of a solar power system, measured in kilowatts (kW), which indicates how much electricity the system can produce under ideal conditions.
System Size:
184kW
How many photovoltaic modules (solar panels) were installed on this case study. PV modules are responsible for generating renewable energy from sunlight.
PV Modules:
444
Essential components in solar power systems that convert the direct current (DC) electricity produced by solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity, for homes and businesses.
Inverters:
2 x 50kW
Devices that maximise the energy output of each solar panel by adjusting voltage and current, ensuring optimal performance even when some panels are shaded or underperforming.
Optimizers:
222
Predicted Impact:
The total amount of electricity a solar power system generates in a year, typically measured in megawatt-hours (MWh), based on the system’s size and sunlight exposure.
Annual Energy Production:
142.74MWh
The total direct current (DC) capacity of a solar power system, measured in kilowatts (kW), based on the combined output of all the solar panels under ideal conditions.
Installed DC Power:
184.26kWp
The highest amount of alternating current (AC) electricity a solar power system has produced at any given time, typically measured in kilowatts (kW), after conversion from DC.
Max Achieved AC Power:
100kW
The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) a solar power system prevents from being released into the atmosphere each year by replacing electricity generated from fossil fuels, measured in tons.
Annual CO2 Emissions Saved:
27.6t
The number of trees needed to absorb the same amount of CO2 emissions that a solar power system prevents each year, illustrating the environmental benefit in tree terms.
Interpump, one of the world’s leading groups in the hydraulic sector, aimed to boost its sustainability initiatives while cutting operational expenses.
Project Scope:
: Installation of a 184kW state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
Solution Implemented:
Sunlit Solar designed and installed a custom solar PV array for the company, maximising energy generation while seamlessly integrating with its architecture.
Results Achieved:
Clean Energy Generation:
The installed solar PV system is projected to produce an estimated 142.74MWh of clean energy annually.
Carbon Emissions Reduction:
Interpump expects to cut carbon emissions by 27.6 tons annually, in line with their commitment to environmental sustainability.
Operational Efficiency:
By utilising solar energy, the Interpump is set to reduce its dependence on traditional energy sources, resulting in long-term cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
