Moving Through Spring
As we moved through March, the shift in seasons became more noticeable with longer days, stronger generation and a real opportunity to make the most of solar as we head into the brighter months.
For many homeowners and businesses across Somerset, this is the point in the year where solar starts to feel more tangible. Systems begin to produce more consistently, and the benefits of generating and using your own energy become clearer.
It’s also a time when many start planning ahead, looking at how to reduce reliance on the grid and take greater control of energy use over the months to come.
What We Achieved in the Month of March
251.1 kWp of solar power installed
50 tonnes of CO2 saved
Commercial Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On pitched trapezoidal metal roof
System Size: 220.8 kWp
Tech Used: 480x 460W AIKO Solar Panels + 9x 20kW SolarEdge Inverters
Est. Annual Production: 165,145 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 42t
Est. Financial Savings: £1,252,135/lifetime
Total ROI: 533%
Grid Independence: 46%
Commercial Roof Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On trapezoidal roof using MetaSole+ solar mounting system
System Size: 15.2 kWp
Tech Used: 32x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Battery with Home Backup
Est. Annual Production: 13,661 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3t
Est. Financial Savings: £58,743/lifetime
Grid Independence: 55%
Install with Battery & EV Charger
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-roof on slate
System Size: 6.65 kWp
Tech Used: 14x 475W AIKO Solar Panels + 1x 5kW SolarEdge Inverter + 1x 10kW SolarEdge Battery
Est. Annual Production: 6,218 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2t
Est. Financial Savings: £48,839/lifetime
Grid Independence: 55%
On-Roof Panels on Tiles with Battery Storage (PW3)
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on slate
System Size: 4.75kWp
Tech Used: 10x 475W AIKO Panels + 1x 3.6kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 4,680 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 1 t
Est. Financial Savings: £25,855/lifetime
Est. Grid Independence: 35.9%
Total ROI: 281%
Install Across Front & Back of Roof
Location: Somerset
System Type: On roof on tiles
System Size: 3.7 kWp
Tech Used: 10x 370W JA Solar Panels + 1x 3.6kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 2,852 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.7 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £14,092/lifetime
Grid Independence: 24%
Total ROI: 117%
Battery Install
Location: Somerset
Tech Used: 1x 10kW SolarEdge Home Battery
Added to existing solar system
Customer Feedback:
Looking Ahead
March is often where solar performance really begins to pick up. With longer days and stronger daylight, systems across Somerset started to generate more consistently, allowing homes and businesses to rely more on their own energy.
For those with battery storage, this increase in generation means more opportunity to store excess energy and use it later in the day, reducing the need to draw from the grid when it matters most.
It’s a point in the year where the benefits of a well-designed system become more visible, not just in how much energy is generated, but in how effectively it can be used.
If you’re starting to think about how solar could work for your property, our Somerset-based team is always happy to offer clear, straightforward advice tailored to your home.
Get in touch for honest, expert advice and a free, no-pressure quote:
Phone: 01458 834 936
Email: info@sunlit-solar.co.uk
