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Newson – Whitley Bay Solar Installation (2025)

5kW Solar PV System with Fox ESS F3600 Inverter

Sustainable Energy Engineering Ltd supplied and installed a highly efficient 5kW solar PV system for the Newson household in Whitley Bay. Designed for strong year-round performance, this system uses JA Solar 500W panels combined with a Fox ESS F3600 inverter to deliver reliable daily output and reduced electricity bills.

A Tigo optimiser was included to ensure panel-level optimisation, particularly beneficial for roofs with partial shading or varied daylight exposure. As always, a full bird exclusion kit was fitted to protect the long-term performance of the PV array.

Technical Information:

Solar Panel Brand & Model:JA Solar 500W
Number of Panels:10
Inverter:Fox ESS F3600
Mounting System:Renusol Roof Mounting Kit
Tigo Optimiser:1 Installed
Additional Components:Bird Mesh, AC Isolators, Generation Meter


Installation Data

Installed Capacity5 kWp
Orientation30°
Inclination30°
Postcode Region9E
Kk Value871
Shade Factor1.00
Estimated Annual Output4,360 kWh
Annual Consumption (Assumed)1,529 kWh
Self-Consumption (PV Only)640 kWh
Self-Sufficiency (PV Only)42%


25-Year Financial Summary

Net Present Value (NPV)£9,863.03
Discounted Payback Period7–8 years
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)15.5%

NPV Explained: Net Present Value calculates the total lifetime financial return of a solar system after adjusting for inflation. A positive NPV confirms the system provides long-term financial benefit.

Discounted Payback Explained: This accounts for inflation and real-world energy costs, giving a truer estimate of when the system fully pays for itself.

IRR Explained: The Internal Rate of Return shows the investment’s annual effective return. Higher IRR values mean a stronger financial case for solar.



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