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Emmanuel Church – Solar Installation (2025)

16.17kW Solar PV System with Fox ESS Battery Storage

This commercial installation for Emmanuel Church in Saltburn-by-the-Sea features a large dual-array solar system totalling 16.17kW, paired with a Fox ESS 3-phase hybrid inverter and 13.93kWh battery storage. The system was engineered to reduce daytime grid dependence and lower annual running costs for the church.

The installation combines two premium panel types: DMEGC 590W modules for high-power areas and JA Solar 500W modules for the secondary array. A Van Der Valk flat roof mounting system ensured secure, wind-rated installation suitable for coastal conditions.

Technical Information:

DMEGC Panel Model:DM-M10T-72HSW-V (590W)
Quantity:13
JA Solar Panel Model:JAM60D41-500/LB (500W)
Quantity:17
Inverter:Fox ESS KH10.5 (10.5kW, 3-Phase)
Battery Storage:Fox ESS ECS4800-H3 (13.93kWh / 12.54kWh usable)
Mounting System:Van Der Valk Flat Roof
Additional Components:3-Phase Isolators, AC/DC Cabling, G99 Application, MCS Certificate


Installation Data

Installed Capacity8.5 kWp + 7.67 kWp
Orientation20° & 20°
Inclination30° & 20°
Postcode Region10
kWh/kWp894 & 863
Shade Factor0.84
Total Estimated Annual Output11,900 kWh
Annual Consumption10,345 kWh
Self-Consumption (PV Only)3,652 kWh (35%)
Battery Usable Capacity12.54 kWh
Self-Consumption (With Battery)6,832 kWh (72%)


Product Warranty

DMEGC 590W Panels12-Year Product, 30-Year Performance
JA Solar 500W Panels25-Year Product, 30-Year Performance
Fox ESS KH10.5 Inverter5 Years
Fox ESS ECS4800-H3 Battery5 Years

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