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Thrift Energy Solar Installation Case Study
Thrift Energy Solar Installation Case Study
Installation
20 Solar PV Panels On Main House With Southeast Facing Roof
2 x 3.6KW Hybrid Inverters
6KW Battery
6 Solar Roof Panels On South Facing Garage Roof
3.6KW Hybrid Inverter
6KW Battery
2 EVs charged By A Zappi
Enabling 1 Month Of Free Motoring
As you can see, SE and SW-facing solar panels extend period of solar energy generation into the early evening (4-7PM) when power is the most expensive to purchase from Octopus.
MyEnergi APP
MyEnergi app screenshot showing how power is diverted to the Eddi (hot water heating) and Zappi (EV charging) while also available to run the home appliances.
During March-April 2023 after the solar installation, use of electricity dropped by 95% and gas by 30% (PV heating the hot water supply).
The EVs can be charged (one at a time) during a sunny day, so with careful management since installation (and relatively low mileage per week) both EVs have been charged with our own solar energy.
Between April-October enough power is generated to meet our local commuting needs with the occasional long journey (8,000miles/annum).
This will NOT be possible in the Winter, but over-night battery charging (house and EVs) and overnight hot water heating at ultra low energy costs (7.5p/KWh) using Octopus Intelligent, will drastically cut the annual electricity and gas bills by an estimated 70-90%.
Solar PV Battery Storage
Many people are unaware of the benefits of Solar Battery Storage, Solar PV systems generate electricity, but they cannot store it. Having solar battery storage is essential for storing excess and unused energy from the solar panels.
When the daylight hours have come and gone, and the solar panels no longer generate electricity, It is at this point that the energy that’s been stored in the battery will start to power your home at absolutely NO COST to you!
The system stores excess solar energy that is not immediately consumed by your home.
✓ Generate Your Own Electricity.
✓ Slash Your Energy Costs By 70%.
✓ Increase the Value of Your Home.
✓ Help The Environment!
Solar panel installations are now cheaper than ever as there has been a drop in the cost of manufacturing solar photovoltaic panels, factor In the addition of Our current limited-time offer, it’s clear to see there has never been a better time to consider Solar PV and battery storage.
If you care for the environment, installing solar panels can also help you support the UK’s target of reducing its CO2 emissions, with the aim of reaching net zero by 2050.
This is all while generating an income from the extra power that you generate and supply to the grid well as increasing the value of your home!
✓ Generate Your Own Electricity.
✓ Slash Your Energy Costs By 70%.
✓ Increase the Value of Your Home.
✓ Help The Environment!
Solar panel installations are now cheaper than ever as there has been a drop in the cost of manufacturing solar photovoltaic panels, factor In the addition of Our current limited-time offer, it’s clear to see there has never been a better time to consider Solar PV and battery storage.
If you care for the environment, installing solar panels can also help you support the UK’s target of reducing its CO2 emissions, with the aim of reaching net zero by 2050.
This is all while generating an income from the extra power that you generate and supply to the grid well as increasing the value of your home!
Why Choose Thrift Energy For Your Solar Panel Installation?
First established in 2012, we quickly became one of Newcastle’s leading solar panel installers – and we’ve stayed at the top ever since.
Our expert team has spent over a decade carefully crafting our solar panel systems to ensure that, once installed in your property, you save crucial
money on your bills whilst reducing your carbon footprint.
As you would expect, we are fully MCS accredited and also are proud members of RECC and are an approved NICEIC contractor.
As an EDF partner and leading local solar panel company, Thrift complete over 200 solar panel installations per year all over the Newcastle-upon-Tyne region.
Whether you need solar panels in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend or Tynemouth and beyond, you won’t find a more experienced local supplier of solar PV near you.
With more than 450 Checkatrade certified reviews, averaging a score of 9.58 out of 10, you can trust Thrift to get your Solar PV system installed without a hitch!
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25 Year Panel Guarantee, Plus 10 Year Battery Guarantee
How Many Solar Panels
Do You Need?
A 6kW system would need 15 solar panels.
Step 1: Decide How Many Panels You Need!
The number of solar panels you need ultimately depends on how much electricity you want to generate.
Most domestic systems have a capacity of between 1 kilowatt (kW) and 6 kW. Larger‑capacity systems are more productive—and will save you more money—so you should go for the biggest system you can afford for your home.
When determining how many solar panels you need, there are three key factors to consider getting the most benefits of solar energy:
- Your average daily energy consumption
- The sun hours in your area
- Your roof size
Step 2: How Much Roof Space Do You Have?
Most homes in the UK have roofs that can accommodate solar panels. However, if your roof has a window, chimney, or vertical flue, this could reduce the amount of space you have for a solar panel system.
The good news is, this is all taken care of at the Home Assessment stage of your installation, we will be able to determine how many panels you require for your needs and make this work in your available roof space.
A 6kW system would need 15 solar panels.
Step 1: Decide How Many Panels You Need!
The number of solar panels you need ultimately depends on how much electricity you want to generate.
Most domestic systems have a capacity of between 1 kilowatt (kW) and 6 kW. Larger‑capacity systems are more productive—and will save you more money—so you should go for the biggest system you can afford for your home.
When determining how many solar panels you need, there are three key factors to consider getting the most benefits of solar energy:
- Your average daily energy consumption
- The sun hours in your area
- Your roof size
Step 2: How Much Roof Space Do You Have?
Most homes in the UK have roofs that can accommodate solar panels. However, if your roof has a window, chimney, or vertical flue, this could reduce the amount of space you have for a solar panel system.
The good news is, this is all taken care of at the Home Assessment stage of your installation, we will be able to determine how many panels you require for your needs and make this work in your available roof space.
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Our Customers
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Installation of solar panels, battery, and UPS system
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Cannot fault Thrift at all. From initial quote (no sales pressure at all), through some system changes, to a challenging install all the team at Thrift (and their contractors) have been amazing. Customer service has been top notch, the installers were polite, tidy, and very helpful. Our install required a couple more visits than normal, and the Thrift team worked with us to ensure each and every visit was convenient. We’d already recommended them to friends, and will continue to do so.
Solar Panel Installation with Battery
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Very professional, high quality work. I was updated on timely basis No mess left behind and work carries to a high standard Would highly recommend.
Solar panels, including optimizers, and bird protection, an invertor and battery
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The team were great from the salesman right the way through to installation. Kept informed at each stage, great installers who were quick, tidy and efficient. I would definitely recommend this company. The price was very competitive too.
Solar panels and battery install
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Great company and would 100% recommend. You deal with several people through the process and all were excellent but a special mention to Will (installation team) who was just brilliant. He is someone who obviously cares and was excellent in all aspects and in particular communicating with us. Neil (sales team) was also good. There were no high pressure sales and just a pleasure to deal with. Having seen the system operate for a week now I would definitely recommend a battery if you can. It will pay for itself.
Design and installation of solar PV with storage battery
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Whole process from sales visit, survey and installation was very professional and well organised. Initial queries raised prior to contract were answered promptly and fully giving confidence in proposed solution and the company in general. Installation team worked tirelessly even during horrendous weather on the day of install and managed to install all panels that day. Electrical work completed efficiently and on time and the system was commissioned without issue. Great communication from all at Thrift and highly satisfied with work done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Solar is safe.
Solar PV systems do not emit any toxic chemicals and there are no moving parts. All fixing methods we employ have been approved by independent chartered structural engineers for use on new-build or existing roofs.
Project costs vary dependent on any one of a number of factors not least the type of roof to which the system will be fitted. For example:
Framed solar PV panels (‘retrofit’) installed on top of an existing roof are the most common.
Semi-integrated solar PV panels may be fitted within the roof covering with the conventional roof tiles around.
Integrated solar PV tiles are another option where the solar PV tiles form the actual roof covering.
Integrated and semi-integrated using solar PV panels or solar PV roof tiles tend to be installed on new rather than existing roofs as the costs for removing a perfectly adequate existing roof covering can be prohibitive.
We always offer a bespoke solution and only make recommendations for installation if this is viable for the customer. Please complete our Online Assessment form and we will then be able to provide you with a detailed estimate for your project.
Solar PV is a silent source of renewable energy without any of the toxic side effects of conventional electricity production. It produces electricity from the sun at the point of demand e.g. at your property. It will work in low light conditions, even in the UK winter time, but the amount of solar power produced will vary with the amount of daylight.
With a solar panel PV system your property will use the emission-free electricity at the time of production, providing you have electrical appliances requiring electricity at that time, and the excess unused electricity will automatically be exported to the National Grid. The average household will produce much more power than needed in the long summer months – this energy cannot be stored with a grid connected PV system. Typically, when you then consume electricity, the outgoing/incoming power can be measured and you only pay for any additional power used and supplied by your electricity provider.