DJB Electrical Services recently completed a new solar panel installation in Dereham, Norfolk, installing a 10.08 kWp Fox ESS solar PV system together with an 18.6 kWh battery storage system.
The installation provides the property with a substantial renewable energy system designed to generate electricity from solar energy while also storing excess energy for later use.
With energy costs continuing to be an important consideration for homeowners, solar panels and battery storage can provide an opportunity to generate and store more of the electricity a property uses.
Solar panel installation in Dereham
This Dereham project involved the installation of 24 solar panels, providing a total installed solar PV capacity of approximately 10.08 kWp.
The system uses Fox ESS equipment, including a Fox ESS KH 8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter and an 18.6 kWh battery storage system.
The combination of solar generation, hybrid inverter technology and substantial battery storage provides the property with a complete renewable energy system rather than simply generating solar electricity during daylight hours.
For homeowners considering solar panels in Dereham, the suitability of a system will depend on the property, electricity consumption, available roof space and the customer’s energy requirements.
24-panel solar PV system
The installed system consists of:
- 24 solar panels
- Approximately 10.08 kWp total solar PV capacity
- Fox ESS KH 8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter
- 18.6 kWh battery storage
- Stackable battery design allowing future expansion
The 24-panel system provides a significant amount of solar generation capacity for the property.
The exact amount of electricity generated by solar panels varies throughout the year and depends on factors including weather conditions, daylight hours, roof orientation, roof pitch and shading.
This means that a well-designed solar PV system should be considered in relation to the property and the customer’s expected energy usage rather than simply the number of panels installed.
Fox ESS solar and battery system
18.6 kWh Fox ESS battery storage installationThe system installed at the Dereham property uses Fox ESS technology.
A hybrid inverter allows solar generation and battery storage to work together as part of the wider electrical system.
In this installation, the Fox ESS KH 8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter is paired with an 18.6 kWh battery storage system.
The battery provides the property with the ability to store energy rather than immediately using all generated solar electricity.
This can be particularly useful when solar generation is higher than the property’s immediate electricity demand.
Instead of all surplus generation being used or exported immediately, energy can be stored in the battery and subsequently used when required.
18.6 kWh battery storage
A significant part of this project was the installation of 18.6 kWh of battery storage alongside the solar panels.
Battery storage can help homeowners make greater use of the electricity generated by their solar PV system.
Solar panels generally generate the most electricity during daylight hours, while household electricity consumption can continue into the evening and overnight.
Battery storage provides a way of moving some of that generated energy to a later time.
For example, electricity generated during the day can be stored in the battery and then used by the property later when solar generation has reduced.
This can help increase the proportion of solar-generated electricity that is used within the property.
Stackable battery system for future expansion
Another notable feature of this Dereham installation is the stackable battery system.
The system has been designed with expansion in mind, allowing additional battery capacity to be added in the future if required.
This provides the homeowner with greater flexibility as their electricity requirements change.
Energy usage can change over time, particularly if a household adds an electric vehicle, heat pump or other electrical equipment.
Having a battery system capable of expansion can therefore provide additional flexibility rather than requiring the entire storage system to be replaced.
Maximising solar energy from the grid
Solar panel installation in Dereham NorfolkThe installation has also been designed to provide flexibility in how energy is stored and used in relation to the electricity grid.
The combination of solar generation, battery storage and a hybrid inverter allows the system to manage energy flows between the solar panels, battery, property and grid.
Depending on the customer’s electricity tariff and system configuration, battery storage can potentially allow energy to be stored when conditions are favourable and used when it is more beneficial for the property.
This can make battery storage an important consideration for homeowners looking at solar panels as part of a wider energy strategy.
Why combine solar panels with battery storage?
Installing solar panels and battery storage together can provide advantages over solar generation alone.
Solar panels generate electricity when there is sunlight, but household demand does not always coincide with solar generation.
For example, a property may generate significant amounts of solar electricity during the middle of the day while household electricity demand is relatively low.
Later in the day, when people return home and electricity usage increases, solar generation may have reduced significantly.
Battery storage helps bridge that gap.
The system installed in Dereham provides 18.6 kWh of battery capacity, giving the property a substantial amount of stored energy that can be used when required.
Solar panels in Norfolk
This Dereham project is another example of the growing interest in solar panel installation in Norfolk.
Homeowners across Norfolk are increasingly considering solar PV systems as part of their approach to generating electricity at home.
DJB Electrical Services provides electrical installation services for customers across Norfolk, including solar PV and associated electrical work.
The right solar system will vary from property to property. Factors such as roof space, orientation, shading, electricity usage and battery requirements all need to be considered when planning an installation.
A completed solar PV and battery installation in Dereham
The completed project provides the Dereham property with a substantial renewable energy system incorporating solar generation and battery storage.
The installation consists of 24 solar panels providing approximately 10.08 kWp of solar generation capacity, supported by a Fox ESS KH 8 kW single-phase hybrid inverter and 18.6 kWh of battery storage.
The stackable battery system also provides flexibility for future expansion.
For homeowners considering solar panels in Dereham or elsewhere in Norfolk, the project demonstrates how a solar PV installation can be combined with battery storage to create a more flexible home energy system.
Considering solar panels or battery storage in Norfolk?
If you’re considering solar panel installation in Dereham, Fakenham or elsewhere in Norfolk, DJB Electrical Services can discuss your requirements and advise on the electrical aspects of your proposed system.
Whether you’re interested in solar PV, battery storage or a combined solar and battery installation, a property assessment can help establish the most suitable solution.
DJB Electrical Services – solar panel and electrical installation services across Norfolk.