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.
Annual Return On Investment:
15%
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:
6.3 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:
£114.42
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:
£1,733
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:
£31,570
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:
8.88kW
How many photovoltaic modules (solar panels) were installed on this case study. PV modules are responsible for generating renewable energy from sunlight.
PV Modules:
24
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:
1 x 8kW
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:
24
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:
8,672kWh
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:
8.88kWp
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:
8kW
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:
1.68t
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.
The owners of this beautiful cottage were focused on enhancing sustainability efforts while reducing energy costs.
Project Scope:
Installation of a 8.88kW state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
Solution Implemented:
Sunlit Solar designed and installed a custom solar PV array for the customer, maximising energy generation while being sensitive to the aesthetics of the period property.
Results Achieved:
Clean Energy Generation:
The installed solar PV system is projected to produce an estimated 8,672 kWh of clean green energy annually.
Carbon Emissions Reduction:
This system is projected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.68 tons per year, supporting the customer’s commitment to combating climate change.
Operational Efficiency:
By harnessing solar energy, the customer will decrease reliance on traditional power sources, leading to long-term savings and greater operational efficiency.
