Generating Energy designed and installed a solar and battery system for a homeowner in Widnes, Halton. The customer wanted to generate more of their own electricity, reduce reliance on the grid and monitor their existing Tesla EV charger alongside the new system.
The completed installation includes 20 × 480W AIKO solar panels, a 6kW Sigenergy inverter and 10kWh of Sigenergy battery storage. The battery system can also be expanded if the customer requires additional storage in the future.
The Challenge
The customer wanted a substantial solar array capable of making effective use of both sides of the property’s roof. The installation therefore required access and scaffolding on both elevations, together with suitable protection around the finished array.
The property already had a Tesla EV charger. The homeowner wanted a simple way to view its electricity consumption alongside solar generation, battery activity and general household energy use.
Our Solution
We installed 20 × 480W AIKO solar panels across both sides of the roof, creating a total solar PV capacity of 9.6kWp. Scaffolding was erected on both sides of the property so our team could complete the roof work safely.
The solar array was paired with a 6kW Sigenergy inverter and 10kWh of battery storage. Electricity generated by the panels can be used directly within the home, while spare generation can be stored for use when solar production falls.
Bird protection was fitted around the solar panels to help prevent birds from nesting underneath the array. We also installed a Shelly monitoring device for the existing Tesla EV charger, allowing its consumption to be viewed through the Sigenergy app alongside the solar and battery system.
The Results
The homeowner now has a 9.6kWp solar PV system with 10kWh of battery storage and centralised monitoring for solar generation, battery activity and Tesla EV charging. This provides a clearer view of how electricity is generated, stored and used across the property.
The Sigenergy system gives the customer the option to add further battery storage as their requirements change. From the initial enquiry to installation, the complete process was finished within two weeks, with testing, commissioning and a digital handover pack included.
Looking to install solar and battery storage in Widnes?
Generating Energy designs and installs solar, battery storage and smart monitoring systems around each customer’s property and electricity use. Contact our in-house team to discuss a properly integrated system in Widnes, Liverpool or across the North West.
