We recently completed a 9.40 kWp solar PV and battery stroage installation in Canvey Island, Essex, providing the homeowner with a high performance renewable energy system designed to significantly reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid.
The installation comprises 20 Aiko Neostar 2S 470W solar panels, paired with a 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery storage system. With estimated annual electricity usage of around 6,918 kWh, the system has been designed to generate a substantial proportion of the property’s annual electricity requirements.
The installation also included bird protection mesh, scaffolding and all the necessary certification and paperwork, including the G99 application, MCS certificate and electrical certification.
The Solar PV System
The Canvey Island property required a solar installation capable of generating a significant amount of clean electricity throughout the year.
We installed:
- 20x Aiko Neostar 2S 470W solar panels
- 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery storage
- Bird protection mesh
The Aiko Neostar 2S 470W panels provide a high powered solution, allowing the property to maximise generation from the available roof space. The 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery complements the solar PV system by storing excess electricity generated during the day. Rather than sending unused solar generation to the grid, the stored energy can be used later when the property’s electricity demand increases, such as during the evening.
Estimated Solar Generation
Based on the property’s location and system design, the 9.40 kWp solar PV system is predicted to generate approximately 7,633 kWh of electricity during its first year. The property’s estimated annual electricity consumption is approximately 6,918 kWh, based on information taken from the homeowner’s electricity bill.
This means the system is expected to generate more electricity annually than the property’s current estimated consumption, although actual energy independence will depend on factors including when electricity is generated, when the property uses electricity, battery charging and discharging and seasonal variations.
The battery provides an important role in helping the homeowner make better use of their solar generation by shifting surplus daytime generation to periods when electricity is needed.
Reducing Electricity Bills
One of the main reasons homeowners choose solar panels and battery storage is to reduce their reliance on expensive grid electricity. For this Canvey Island installation, the predicted first year savings are approximately £1,616.
With a predicted payback period of around 7 years, the system is expected to recover its initial investment through energy savings relatively quickly compared with its anticipated operating life.
Over the longer term, the projected savings become particularly significant, with predicted savings of approximately £125,000 over 30 years.
Actual savings will vary depending on future electricity prices, household energy consumption, solar generation, battery usage and export rates.
A More Sustainable Home
As well as reducing electricity costs, the installation will help the homeowner reduce the carbon emissions associated with their electricity consumption. The system is predicted to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 1.52 tonnes per year.
Over the minimum 30 year lifespan of the system, it is predicted the system will save 45.79 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. This is equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting approximately 72 trees every year.
Professional Solar Installation in Canvey Island
As part of the installation, we provided a complete end to end service, from the installation of the solar panels and battery through to certification, commissioning and compliance paperwork.
The project included bird protection mesh to help prevent birds from nesting beneath the panels, along with scaffolding to provide safe access during installation.
We also completed the required G99 application, supplied the MCS certificate and provided the relevant electrical certificates, giving the homeowner the documentation required for their new solar PV and battery system.
The Results
The completed Canvey Island installation provides the property with a substantial renewable energy system combining 9.40 kWp of solar PV with 9.4 kWh of battery storage.
System Summary
| Location | Canvey Island, Essex |
| System size | 9.40 kWp |
| Solar panels | 20x Aiko Neostar 2S 470W |
| Battery storage | 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS |
| System protection | Anti-bird protection mesh |
| Estimated annual consumption | ~6,918 kWh |
| Estimated annual solar generation | ~7,633 kWh |
| Predicted year 1 savings | £1,616 |
| Estimated payback period | 7 years |
| Predicted 30 year savings | £125,000 |
| Annual CO₂ reduction | 1.52 tonnes |
| 30 year CO₂ reduction | 45.79 tonnes |
| Equivalent to trees planted | 72 per year |
Ready to Generate More of Your Own Electricity?
This Canvey Island installation demonstrates how combining a high capacity solar PV system with battery storage can help homeowners generate more renewable electricity, reduce their reliance on the grid and potentially make substantial long term savings.
If you’re considering solar panels or battery storage for your home in Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh or elsewhere in Essex or the wider South East, get in touch with SolarTherm UK to discuss your requirements and find out what solar can save your home.
Contact SolarTherm UK today for a free, no obligation quote and design, tailored to your property, usage and future energy needs. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice – and the time you need to make an informed decision.
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