A Bright Month for Solar
July brought another spell of bright, hot weather across Somerset, giving solar systems plenty of opportunity to generate clean energy throughout the longer sunny days.
For homeowners with solar, the strong summer conditions meant more chances to make use of electricity generated at home, while battery storage helped capture excess energy for use later in the day or overnight.
It was another busy month for our local, family-run Somerset team, with a wide range of solar and battery installations completed across the area. As always, every system was designed around the property and customer’s needs, using quality equipment built to last and with long-term performance in mind.
We’ve picked out some of our July installation highlights below.
What We Achieved in July
60.95 kWp of solar power installed
14.6 tons of CO2 saved
In-Roof Installation with Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof in slate
System Size: 7.36 kWp
Tech Used: 16x 460W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 6kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 9.7kWh SolarEdge Battery + Home Backup Interface
Est. Annual Production: 6,702 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £26,852 / lifetime
On-Roof Installation Added to an Existing System While Keeping FIT
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on Tiles
System Size: 3.8 kWp
Tech Used: 8x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 1.5 kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 3,569 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.9 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £13,957/lifetime utility bill saving
On-Roof Install on Tiles with Tesla Powerwall 3
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-roof on Tiles
System Size: 12.35 kWp
Tech Used: 26x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 10,962 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £48,174/lifetime
Est. Grid Independence: 84%
On-Roof on Tiles with Tesla Powerwall 3 Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on Tiles
System Size: 3.8 kWp
Tech Used: 8x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 3,677 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.9 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £34,225/lifetime energy bill saving
Est. Grid Independence: 65%
On-Roof on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on Tiles
System Size: 3.24 kWp
Tech Used: 6x 540W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 3kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 3,168 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.8 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £12,024/lifetime energy bill saving
In-Roof on Slate with SolarEdge Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on Slate
System Size: 7.6kWp
Tech Used: 16x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 6kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 9.7kWh SolarEdge Battery + SolarEdge Home Backup Interface
Est. Annual Production: 7,177 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £22,709/lifetime
Grid Independence: 84%
On-Roof on Tiles with Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on Tiles
System Size: 10.45kWp
Tech Used: 22x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 7,903 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £29,362/lifetime
Grid Independence: 67%
On-Roof Installation on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on Tiles
System Size: 12.35kWp
Tech Used: 26x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 8kW SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 12,018 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3 tons
Est. Financial Savings: £54,925/lifetime
Grid Independence: 35%
Looking Ahead
July gave us plenty of opportunities to see just how effectively a well-designed solar system can perform during the longer sunny days.
For homeowners with battery storage, the benefits continue beyond daylight hours. Excess electricity generated during the day can be stored and used later, helping to reduce reliance on the grid and make better use of the energy produced at home.
Whether you’re considering solar for the first time, looking to add battery storage to an existing system or simply want to understand what might work best for your property, our local, family-run Somerset team is always happy to offer honest, straightforward advice.
With more than 20 years of experience, we design systems around the property and customer’s needs, using quality equipment built to last and providing long-term support well beyond the installation itself.
Get in touch to find out more:
Phone: 01458 834 936
Email: info@sunlit-solar.co.uk
