We recently completed a solar panel and battery installation for a homeowner in Kings Hill, Kent, providing a 5.85 kWp solar PV system designed to generate clean electricity while helping reduce reliance on the grid.
The system combines 13x Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W solar panels with a 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery, giving the homeowner the ability to make greater use of the electricity generated by their solar panels throughout the day and evening.
With an estimated annual household electricity consumption of approximately 6,124 kWh, based on the customer’s electricity bill, the system has been designed to generate around 6,340 kWh of electricity per year.
The Solar PV System
The Kings Hill installation includes:
- 13x Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W solar panels
- 9.4 kWh Hanchu ESS battery storage
- G99 application
- MCS certification
- Electrical certification
- Full installation and commissioning
The Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar panels were selected for their high efficiency and modern N-Type cell technology, helping maximise the available roof space and annual solar generation.
The addition of the Hanchu ESS battery provides energy storage, allowing surplus solar electricity generated during the day to be stored rather than immediately exported to the grid. This stored energy can then be used when solar panels are generating less, like in the evening or overnight, helping the household increase its use of its own renewable energy.
Estimated Solar Generation
The system is predicted to generate approximately 6,340 kWh of clean electricity each year. This is slightly higher than the property’s estimated annual electricity consumption of 6,124 kWh. However, because solar generation varies throughout the year and does not necessarily coincide with household demand, the battery plays an important role in helping maximise the value of the electricity generated.
By combining solar generation with battery storage, the homeowner can make better use of renewable electricity generated by their own system and reduce the amount of electricity required to be purchased from the grid.
Predicted Financial Savings
The installation has been modelled to deliver estimated first year savings of approximately £1,615. With a predicted payback period of around 8 years, the system is expected to recover its initial investment relatively quickly, while continuing to generate savings reliably and efficiently for many years afterwards.
Over the minimum 30 year lifespan of the system, the installation is expected to provide approximately £131,746 in total savings, subject to future electricity prices, energy usage and system performance.
Reducing Carbon Emissions
As well as reducing electricity costs, the Kings Hill solar PV system will help reduce the property’s carbon footprint. The installation is predicted to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1.2 tonnes of CO₂ per year, equivalent to around 60 trees planted each year. Over the expected 30 year period, the system could achieve a total carbon reduction of approximately 38 tonnes of CO₂.
System Summary
| Location | Kings Hill, Kent |
| System size | 5.85 kWp |
| Solar panels | 13x Aiko N-Type ABC Neostar 450W |
| Battery storage | 9.4 Hanchu ESS |
| System upgrades | Bird mesh protection |
| Predicted year 1 savings | £1,615 |
| Estimated payback period | 8 years |
| Predicted 30 year savings | £131,746 |
| Annual CO₂ reduction | 1.2 tonnes |
| 30 year CO₂ reduction | 38 tonnes |
| Equivalent to trees planted | 60 trees per year |
A More Self-Sufficient Home
With annual solar generation predicted to be around 6,340 kWh, the Kings Hill property has the potential to generate a significant proportion of its own electricity requirements. The combination of Aiko solar panels and Hanchu ESS battery storage provides a practical way to capture more of that renewable energy and use it within the home.
Rather than relying solely on electricity from the grid, the homeowner can generate, store and use their own renewable electricity – helping to reduce energy costs while making a long term investment in a more sustainable home.
Thinking About Solar Panels in Kent?
This Kings Hill installation demonstrates how combining high efficiency solar panels with battery storage can provide both financial and environmental benefits for homeowners.
At SolarTherm UK, we design and install bespoke solar PV and battery storage systems throughout Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and the wider South East and East Anglia. If you’re considering solar panels and battery storage for your home, get in touch with SolarTherm Uk 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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