At SolarTherm UK, we recently completed a high performance 7.65 kWp solar panel installation in Canterbury, Kent, helping the homeowner reduce rising electricity bills while increasing their energy independence. This installation combines 17 Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W solar panels with a 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery and Gateway, allowing excess solar energy to be stored and used during the evening when electricity prices are typically higher.
Designed around the household’s annual electricity consumption of approximately 6,000 kWh, the system is expected to generate around 5,850 kWh of clean renewable electricity every year.
The Installation
This Canterbury property required a complete solar PV and battery storage installation, including all certification and network applications to ensure full compliance with UK regulations.
- 17x Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W solar panels
- 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery and Gateway
- Bird protection mesh
The addition of bird protection mesh helps prevent pigeons and other birds from nesting beneath the solar panels, protecting cabling and maintaining long term system performance.
Why Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar Solar Panels?
For this installation, we recommended Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W panels, one of the most efficiency residential solar panels currently available.
- High efficiency N-Type ABC cell technology for greater energy generation
- Excellent performance during cloudy UK weather and lower light conditions
- Reduced degradation for long term output and reliability
- Sleek all black appearance that complements modern homes
- Strong manufacturer performance warranty for long term peace of mind
These premium panels maximise generation from the available roof space, making them ideal for households with higher electricity usage.
Hanchu ESS Battery Storage
The 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESSS battery stores surplus electricity produced during the day instead of exporting it immediately to the grid.
Benefits of battery storage:
- Use stored solar energy during evenings and overnight
- Reduce electricity imported from the grid
- Increase self-consumption of generated solar energy
- Monitor production and battery performance through the Hanchu smart app
- Gateway provides intelligent energy management and backup ready functionality
For homes consuming around 6,000 kWH annually, battery storage significantly increases the value of every unit of solar energy generated.
Predicted Energy Performance
Based on the customer’s electricity usage and roof orientation, the installation is expected to deliver excellent long term performance.
- Annual household consumption: ~6,000 kWh
- Expected annual solar generation: ~5,850 kWh
This means the homeowner is expected to offset a substantial proportion of their annual electricity consumption while protecting themselves from future energy price increases.
Projected Financial Savings
This solar PV system is forecast to save approximately £1,271 during the first year through reduced electricity imports and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments for surplus energy exported to the grid.
Over its expected lifespan, the installation is predicted to deliver £97,978 in total electricity savings over a 30 year period, with an estimated 11 year payback period. As electricity prices increase over time, the long term value of the installation could be even greater.
Environmental Impact
Switching to solar power also delivers significant environmental benefits for this Canterbury home.
- Annual CO₂ reduction: 1.17 tonnes
- 30 year CO₂ reduction: 35.1 tonnes
- Equivalent to 55 trees planted each year
Generating clean renewable electricity at home helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels while lowering the property’s carbon footprint year after year.
Certification and Compliance Included
Every SolarTherm UK installation includes the documentation homeowners need for warranty protection, export payments and future property sales.
Included with this installation:
- G99 grid application completed and approved
- MCS Certificate for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) eligibility
- NICEIC Electrical Installation certificates
- Full system commissioning documentation
- Manufacturer warranties for panels, inverter and battery
Our team handled the entire process from design through to installation, testing and certification.
System Summary
| Location | Canterbury, Kent |
| System size | 7.65 kWp |
| Solar panels | 17x Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W |
| Battery storage | 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS and Gateway |
| System protection | Anti-bird protection mesh |
| Estimated annual consumption | ~6,000 kWh |
| Estimated annual solar generation | ~5,850 kWh |
| Predicted year 1 savings | £1,271 |
| Estimated payback period | 11 years |
| Predicted 30 year savings | £97,978 |
| Annual CO₂ reduction | 1.17 tonnes |
| 30 year CO₂ reduction | 35.1 tonnes |
| Equivalent to trees planted | 55 trees planted per year |
Thinking About Solar Panels in Canterbury?
If you’re considering solar panels in Canterbury, Ramsgate, Whitstable or anywhere across Kent or the wider South East, SolarTherm UK provides bespoke systems designed around your property’s electricity usage and future energy goals.
We install MCS certified solar PV systems across Kent and the South East, including battery storage, bird protection mesh, EV charger integration and all required certification.
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.
Your home. Your energy. Your future.
