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Mr Hughes – Solar PV Ground Mount Installation

8.6kW Ground-Mounted PV System with 12.9kWh Battery Storage & EPS Backup

Mr Hughes approached Sustainable Energy Engineering in mid-2023 seeking ways to reduce his electricity bills and overcome frequent power cuts. His property featured an ASHP (air source heat pump), meaning energy usage was already significant.

Because the roof was unsuitable due to dormers, our engineers designed a bespoke ground-mounted solar PV system using Renusol ground consoles, providing optimal panel positioning and year-round generation.

The installation includes 20 high-efficiency Jinko 430W panels, a Fox ESS 6kW hybrid inverter, and three Fox ESS Cube batteries providing 12.9kWh of storage. This enables two modes of operation:

  • Spring & Summer: Solar covers most of the home and ASHP demand
  • Autumn & Winter: Batteries charge overnight using cheaper off-peak tariffs

This dramatically shifts consumption away from expensive peak daytime rates.

An important part of the installation was a manual changeover switch, allowing the system to operate during power cuts — a key requirement for the client. Standard solar and battery systems must shut down during outages to protect grid workers. The manual EPS switch safely isolates the home, enabling the inverter and batteries to power essential circuits independently.

Technical Information:

Solar Panel Brand & Model:Jinko Solar 430W
Number of Panels:20
Inverter:Fox ESS 6kW Hybrid Inverter
Battery Storage:3 × Fox ESS Cube 4.3kWh (12.9kWh total)
Mounting System:Renusol Ground Mount Console System
Backup (EPS):Manual Changeover Switch Installed
Additional Components:Weed Suppressant Tarpaulin & Gravel Finish


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