Moving Through Spring
As we moved through April, the brighter days and periods of spring sunshine brought a noticeable increase in solar generation across Somerset. With longer daylight hours and more consistent conditions, many systems began performing particularly strongly, highlighting the benefits of generating and using your own energy as we move further into the warmer months.
For homeowners and businesses alike, this is often the time of year when the value of solar becomes more visible, with higher generation, greater self-consumption and increased opportunities to reduce reliance on the grid.
It’s also a point in the year when many begin looking ahead, considering how solar and battery storage could support lower energy costs and greater energy independence over the months and years to come.
What We Achieved in the Month of April
50.97 kWp of solar power installed
11 tons of CO2 saved
Solar & Battery Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on Slate Roof
System Size: 16.62 kWp
Tech Used: 35x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 2x 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall 3s
Est. Annual Production: 12,799 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £70,093/lifetime
Total ROI: 220%
Grid Independence: 68%
Village Hall Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On trapezoidal roof using Renusol MS+ solar mounting system
System Size: 14.4 kWp
Tech Used: 40x 360W LONGi Solar Panels + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 13.8kWh SolarEdge Battery
Est. Annual Production: 10,068 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3t
Est. Financial Savings: £62,980/lifetime
Grid Independence: 71%
Install on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-roof on tiles
System Size: 9.5 kWp
Tech Used: 20x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 8kW SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 9,627 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £54,070/lifetime
Install on Tiles with PW3
Location: Somerset
System Type: On roof on tiles
System Size: 10.45 kWp
Tech Used: 22x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 13.5kW Tesla Powerwall 3 + PW Backup Gateway 2
Est. Annual Production: 10,018 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3t
Est. Financial Savings: £42,598/lifetime
Total ROI: 220%
Grid Independence: 85%
Looking Ahead
April gave a good indication of what the brighter months ahead can bring, with longer days and periods of strong spring sunshine helping systems across Somerset generate consistently well.
For customers with battery storage, this increased generation creates even greater opportunity to store excess energy during the day and use it later when household demand is higher, helping to further reduce reliance on the grid.
At this point in the year, the benefits of a well-designed solar and battery system often become much more noticeable, not just in generation figures, but in how effectively that energy can be used throughout the property.
If you’re beginning to think about solar for your home or business, our Somerset-based team is always happy to offer clear, straightforward advice tailored to your property and energy usage.
Get in touch for honest, expert advice and a free, no-pressure quote:
Phone: 01458 834 936
Email: info@sunlit-solar.co.uk
