Birds Hill recently completed a solar PV and battery storage installation for a customer in Forest Coal Pit, Abergavenny. The system was designed to deliver reliable renewable energy generation, reduce electricity costs, and provide full home backup capability in the event of a power cut.
System Specification
Solar PV Array (Roof Installation)
The roof-mounted system includes:
- 8 × AIKO Neostar 2S 465W N-Type All Black panels
- Renusol VarioSole+ roof mounting system
- South-east facing slate roof
- No shading, ensuring strong year-round performance
This setup has been optimised for consistent energy production throughout the day.
Estimated annual generation: ~3,205 kWh
Inverter & Battery Storage
The system is supported by a fully integrated storage solution:
- Fox ESS EVO10 all-in-one 5kW inverter
- 10.24kWh battery storage system
This all-in-one unit efficiently manages solar generation, battery storage, and household energy demand, helping the customer maximise self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid.
Backup Power Capability
To further enhance energy security, the customer also opted for:
- Fox ESS single phase backup box
This provides whole-home backup functionality, ensuring essential power can be maintained during a grid outage.
Performance & Financial Benefits
- Estimated annual generation: ~3,205 kWh
- Payback period: approximately 12 years
- Reduced dependence on grid electricity
- Full home backup protection for added security
This installation demonstrates how a compact, high-efficiency solar and storage system can deliver both financial savings and energy resilience. With integrated battery storage and whole-home backup capability, the customer benefits from greater control over their energy usage and long-term peace of mind.
Birds Hill offers a free site survey to assess your property and design a system tailored to your needs.
Get in touch today to see how much you could save.
