At this domestic property near St Andrews, Gensource delivered a complete renewable energy system designed to give the customer greater energy independence while complementing the appearance of the renovated home.
The installation brings together an 8 kWp Viridian in-roof solar PV system, a 9.7 kWh SolarEdge battery and a 10 kW Vaillant air source heat pump. The solar array comprises 18 all-black panels with optimisers and an 8 kW SolarEdge inverter, creating a sleek, integrated finish while generating renewable electricity for the property.
The battery includes full backup capability, allowing the home to operate in island mode during a power cut and continue running independently of the grid. A 250-litre hot water cylinder was also installed alongside the Vaillant heat pump, creating a comprehensive solution for renewable electricity generation, energy storage and low-carbon heating.
The project was carefully coordinated with ongoing renovation work, allowing the in-roof panels to be fitted while the garage roof was being replaced. This helped achieve the clean, integrated appearance that was particularly important to the customer, while minimising disruption and making efficient use of the wider construction programme.
Alongside aesthetics, energy independence was a key priority. Since the system was installed, the customer’s energy bills have been significantly reduced, demonstrating the benefits of combining solar PV, battery storage and low-carbon heating within one integrated system.
