Moving into the New Year
December and January are a natural period for planning, design and preparation, with winter conditions and the festive break shaping the rhythm of on-site work. During this time, our team has continued supporting homeowners and businesses across Somerset with consultations, system design and a significant commercial installation, reflecting ongoing interest in long-term energy resilience and cost control.
Even in the winter months, solar and battery systems continue to generate and deliver value. While daylight hours are shorter, systems still produce energy, and battery storage helps maximise what is generated, particularly as energy use increases through the colder season.
As we move further into the new year, enquiries and bookings are already building for spring installations, allowing systems to be in place and performing as the brighter months return. If you’re considering solar or battery storage for 2026, our local team is always happy to offer clear, straightforward advice and talk through what a tailored system could achieve for your property.
What We Achieved in the Months of December and January
47.6 kWp of solar power installed
11 tonnes of CO2 saved
Commercial Roof Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On trapezoidal roof using MetaSole solar mounting system
System Size: 21.75 kWp
Tech Used: 50x 435W Jinko Panels + 20kW SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 33,281 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 5t
Est. Financial Savings: £104,042/lifetime
Grid Independence: 36%
On-Roof Install with EV Charger
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-roof on terracotta tiles
System Size: 8.28 kWp
Tech Used: 18x 460W AIKO Panels + 1x 6kW SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter + SolarEdge EV Charger
Est. Annual Production: 6,624 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2t
Est. Financial Savings: £38,437/lifetime
On-Roof Panels on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on terracotta tiles
System Size: 7.6kWp
Tech Used: 16x 475W AIKO Panels + 1x 5kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Battery + 1x Solar Edge Hot Water Diverter
Est. Annual Production: 7,197 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £39,329/lifetime
Est. Grid Independence: 86%
In-Roof Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof in tiles
System Size: 9.97 kWp
Tech Used: 21x 475W Panels + 1x 6kW SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Battery
Est. Annual Production: 7,775 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £62,566/lifetime
Grid Independence: 57%
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Looking Ahead
As we move through February and begin looking ahead to spring, many households start thinking about rising energy use and how to manage costs more effectively for the year ahead. A well-designed solar system, particularly when paired with battery storage, can help you make better use of the energy you generate and reduce reliance on the grid as daylight hours begin to increase.
Whether you’re actively considering solar or simply exploring your options before the brighter months arrive, our friendly, family-run Somerset team is always happy to offer clear, straightforward advice on how a tailored system could work for your home.
📞 Get in touch for honest, expert advice and a free, no-pressure quote, and find out how Sunlit Solar can support your home this winter and beyond.
Phone: 01458 834 936
Email: info@sunlit-solar.co.uk
