Still Busy as the Days Get Shorter
November brings darker mornings and earlier nights, but at Sunlit Solar it’s very much business as usual. While daylight hours are reducing, demand for smart, well-designed solar systems certainly isn’t.
This time of year is about making every bit of daylight work harder. Installing solar now means your system is in place and performing as energy use increases through winter. Paired with battery storage, modern systems can capture what daylight is available and use it efficiently later in the day, helping to keep running costs under control as heating and lighting needs rise.
We’ve been kept busy across Somerset helping homeowners and businesses take control of their energy with high-quality installations designed to perform all year round, not just in summer.
If you’re thinking ahead to winter bills and beyond, now is a great time to explore your options. Our local team is always happy to offer clear, no-pressure advice and help you understand what a tailored solar system could do for your property.
November
As we look back on November, we’re sharing a snapshot of some of the systems installed this month, breaking down the technical details, expected savings and the long-term benefits for both energy costs and the environment.
What We Achieved in the Month of November
68 kWp of solar power installed
Est. £1,039 Monthly Customer Bill Savings
12.02 tonnes of CO2 saved
Commercial Roof Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On trapezoidal roof using MetaSole solar mounting system
System Size: 23.68 kWp
Tech Used: 64x REC 370W Panels + 16kW Solar 3 Phase SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 19,647 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 5t
Est. Financial Savings: £241,608/lifetime
Grid Independence: 15%
Install on Outbuilding with Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: MetaSole solar mounting system
System Size: 4.75 kWp
Tech Used: 10x AIKO 475W Panels + 1x 13.5kW Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 4,123 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 1t
Est. Financial Savings: £35,629/lifetime
Grid Independence: 67%
In-Roof on Tiles with Zappi EV Charger
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on tiles
System Size: 3.8 kWp
Tech Used: 8 x 475W AIKO Panels + 1 x 3.6kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 3, 630 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.9t
Est. Financial Savings: £17, 638/lifetime
Grid Independence: 24%
On-Roof Panels on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 6.44kWp
Tech Used: 14x 460W AIKO Panels + 5kW SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 5,732 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 1 tonne
Est. Financial Savings: £26,048/lifetime
On-Roof Panels on Tiles
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 4.6 kWp
Tech Used: 10x 460W AIKO Panels + 1x 3.68kW SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 4,125 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 1 tonne
Est. Financial Savings: £20,040/lifetime
Grid Independence: 23%
Update to Existing System
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 12.96 kWp
Tech Used: 36x 360W Longi Panels + 3x 3.68kW SolarEdge Inverters
Est. Annual Production: 12,276 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £77.124/lifetime
Update to Existing System
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 5.4 kWp
Tech Used: 15x 360W Longi Panels + 1x 5kW Solis Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 1,923 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 0.5 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £12,096/lifetime
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Looking Ahead
As daylight hours shorten and energy use starts to rise, many households are thinking about how to stay comfortable through winter without letting bills spiral. 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 during the months ahead.
Whether you’re actively considering solar or just want to understand how it could work for your home, our friendly, family-run Somerset team is always happy to talk things through.
📞 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
