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Franklin – Solar Installation (2025)

8.19kW Solar PV System with Fox ESS Mira-HV25 Battery Storage

This Newbiggin-by-the-Sea installation combines high-output AIKO Neostar 455W panels with a Fox ESS hybrid inverter and Mira-HV25 battery storage unit, offering excellent performance for a mid-to-high consumption household.

The system was split across two roof aspects to maximise output throughout the day, and a G99 Fast Track approval was completed to enable grid connection under higher-capacity generation rules.

Technical Information:

Solar Panel Brand & Model:AIKO Neostar 455W
Number of Panels:18
Inverter:Fox ESS H1-6.0-E-G2 (6.6kW)
Battery Storage:Fox ESS Mira-HV25 HS10 (9.83 kWh / 8.84 kWh usable)
Mounting System:Renusol Roof Mounting Kit
Additional Components:Bird Mesh, Scaffolding, AC Isolators, G99 Fast Track Application


Installation Data

Installed Capacity2.73 kWp + 5.46 kWp
Orientation70° & 110°
Inclination30°
Postcode Region9E
kWh/kWp780 & 654
Shade Factor1.0
Estimated Annual Output5,700 kWh
Occupancy AssumptionIn half the day
Annual Electricity Use11,500 kWh
Self-Consumption (PV Only)3,354 kWh (29%)
Battery Usable Capacity8.84 kWh
Self-Consumption (With Battery)3,640 kWh (49%)


25-Year Financial Summary

Net Present Value (NPV)£50,090.46
Discounted Payback Period4–5 Years
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)23.7%


Product Warranty

AIKO Neostar Panels25-Year Product, 30-Year Performance Warranty
DMEGC 590W Panels (if applicable)12-Year Product, 30-Year Performance Warranty
Fox ESS KH10.5 Inverter5 Years
Fox ESS Mira-HV25 Battery5 Years


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