Solar Installation During a Home Renovation

Energy Needs and Goals

A homeowner in Whitstable, Kent, embarked on a full house rebuild in mid-2024. Alongside their renovation, they sought a sustainable energy solution that would:

1. Maximise their roof's solar potential.
2. Include battery storage to reduce reliance on the grid.
3. Integrate seamlessly with their home design and renovation timeline.

Tailored System for Maximum Efficiency

MakeMyHouseGreen collaborated closely with the homeowner and their project team to design a personalised system. To meet the energy and property needs, MakeMyHouseGreen solar experts had to:

• Optimise generation across south- and west-facing roof sections.
  Solution: 13 bifacial 435W all-black panels
  
  
• Provide the extended usage of solar energy.
  Solution: Pure Drive 5kWh battery storage
  
  
• Maximise efficiency and mitigate shading concerns.
  Solution: Enphase microinverters
  

Effortless Integration with the Renovation Process

Installing solar during a renovation offers significant benefits, and this project showcased those advantages:

1. Cost Savings: By aligning the solar installation with the renovation timeline, the homeowner avoided paying for scaffolding twice—saving hundreds of pounds.
2. Seamless Integration: The roof brackets were installed by the roofer alongside other structural works, ensuring a weatherproof finish and reducing disruption.
3. Streamlined Planning: Coordination between MakeMyHouseGreen and the roofer ensured an efficient workflow, with no delays to the renovation schedule.
4. Custom Design: A detailed remote and on-site survey allowed the system to be tailored to the homeowner’s evolving needs, making the most of their new roof design.

Results

• System Components:
  • 13 x 435W bifacial panels
  • 1 x Pure Drive 5kWh battery
  • Enphase microinverters
  • Full pigeon-proofing
• Cost: £15,620.03
• Environmental Impact: Reduction of over 1 tonne of carbon emissions annually.
• Savings: Over £840 annually

The homeowner now enjoys lower energy bills and greater energy independence, with their solar system seamlessly integrated into their newly rebuilt home. This case highlights the unique opportunity for homeowners to install solar during renovations, avoiding unnecessary costs and achieving a greener, more efficient home.

Visits Occurring in the Installation Process:

1. Survey Visit
   • Reason: Onsite survey to assess the roof structure and coordinate with the customer's roofer.
     
     
2. Initial Solar Panel Installation
   • Reason: Installation of solar panels and equipment.
     
     
3. Additional Installation Visit
   • Reason: To address additional requirements and ensure all components were installed correctly.
     
     
4. Quality Assurance
   • Reason: To verify the system was installed correctly and is operating efficiently, ensuring seamless functionality.

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