Staying Bright as the Days Get Shorter
As the clocks go back and the days grow shorter, every hour of daylight starts to count. That’s where solar really shines. Autumn is the ideal time to get your system in place and ready for winter, ensuring you can make the most of every bit of sunlight before energy use peaks.
Modern solar systems, especially when paired with smart battery storage, allow homeowners to capture energy during daylight hours and use it efficiently in the evenings, keeping bills low even as heating and lighting demands rise.
At Sunlit Solar, we’re helping more Somerset homeowners and businesses stay energy independent this season with high-quality, long-lasting systems designed to work efficiently year-round.
Get in touch with our friendly local team for straightforward, no-pressure advice on how solar could help power your home this winter and beyond.
October
October has been another busy month for the Sunlit Solar team, with a fantastic mix of projects completed across Somerset. From elegant in-roof designs to powerful systems paired with smart battery storage, each installation has been carefully designed to help our customers generate clean energy and gain more control over their electricity use.
As we head deeper into autumn, these new systems are already making a difference, reducing bills, improving efficiency and helping households stay powered by the sun even as daylight hours shorten.
In this month’s round-up, we’re sharing some of our standout October installations, complete with system details, lifetime savings and the positive impact they’ll have on reducing both costs and carbon footprints for years to come.
What We Achieved in the Month of October
68 kWp of solar power installed
Est. £1,039 Monthly Customer Bill Savings
12.02 tonnes of CO2 saved
In-Roof Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on tiles
System Size: 8.74kWp
Tech Used: 19x AIKO 460W Panels + 5kw Solar Edge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 7,037 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2t
Est. Financial Savings: £47,821/lifetime
East-West Multi Elevation Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 11.04kWp
Tech Used: 24x AIKO 460W Panels + 1x 13.5 Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 8,501 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2t
Est. Financial Savings: £45,962/lifetime
Solar on Slate Install
Location: Somerset
System Type: In-Roof on slate
System Size: 11.52kWp
Tech Used: 32 x Longi 360W Panels + 1 x 8kW SolarEdge Inverter
Est. Annual Production: 10,049 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2.1t
Est. Financial Savings: £42,112/lifetime
Upgrade to Existing System
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 12.88kWp
Tech Used: 10x AIKO 460W Panels + 13.5kW Tesla Powerwall 3
Est. Annual Production: 6,651 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 3 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £45,901/lifetime
On-Roof Panels with Battery Storage
Location: Somerset
System Type: On-Roof on tiles
System Size: 9.2kWp
Tech Used: 20x AIKO 460W Panels + 1x 6kW SolarEdge Inverter + 9.7kW SolarEdge Battery
Est. Annual Production: 8,660 kWh
Est. Annual CO₂ Savings: 2 tonnes
Est. Financial Savings: £67,498/lifetime
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Looking Ahead
As the colder months approach, many households are thinking about how to stay warm and keep energy costs down. Installing a solar system, especially one paired with battery storage, is one of the most effective ways to take control of your electricity use and reduce dependence on the grid.
Whether you’re ready to explore solar for your home or simply want to understand how it could work for you, our friendly, family-run Somerset team is here to help.
📞 Get in touch for honest, expert advice and a free, no-pressure quote and see how Sunlit Solar can help power your home this winter and beyond:
Phone: 01458 834 936
Email: info@sunlit-solar.co.uk
