Location: Reading, Berkshire
Installer: TEMS Solar

System Characteristics:
Solar PV Capacity: 6.96kWp
Panels Installed: 16x JINKO 435W
Inverter: Fox H1 6.0kW Hybrid Inverter
Battery Storage: Fox ECS 8.6kw HV Battery

Case Study: Multi-Aspect Solar & Battery Installation – Reading, Berkshire

Project Overview
TEMS Solar completed a residential solar and battery installation in Reading, Berkshire. The project required a bespoke design to maximise renewable energy generation across a complex hipped slate roof, while incorporating battery storage to increase self-consumption and reduce reliance on grid electricity.

System Design & Specifications
The installation provides a total solar PV capacity of 6.96kWp using 16 JINKO 435W modules. The panels were strategically positioned across multiple faces of the hipped roof, allowing the system to capture sunlight from different directions and deliver consistent energy generation throughout the day.

A Fox H1 6.0kW hybrid inverter manages the system, seamlessly integrating solar production with battery storage. The system is paired with a Fox ECS 8.6kWh high-voltage battery, enabling excess solar energy to be stored and used during the evening or periods of lower solar output.

Installation Highlights
A key feature of this project is the bespoke panel arrangement across a complex multi-aspect hipped slate roof. Installing solar panels on slate requires careful planning and precision workmanship to preserve the roof's integrity and appearance. TEMS Solar designed the system to maximise the available roof space while optimising panel orientation and maintaining a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish.

Results & Benefits
The installation provides the homeowner with:

• Consistent solar generation across multiple roof aspects

• Increased self-consumption through enhanced battery storage

• Reduced electricity bills and lower reliance on the grid

• Optimised use of a complex hipped slate roof structure

• Greater energy flexibility and independence

Conclusion
This project demonstrates how thoughtful system design and expert installation techniques can overcome the challenges of complex slate roofs while delivering excellent solar performance. TEMS Solar provided a tailored solution that maximises efficiency, reliability, and long-term energy savings.