Location: Reading, Berkshire
Installer: TEMS Solar
System Characteristics
Solar PV Capacity:8.27kWp
Panels Installed: 19x JINKO 435W
Inverter: Fox 6Kw Hybrid Inverter
Battery Storage: Fox ECS 5.8kW High Voltage Battery System
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 was designed to maximise renewable energy generation across a complex hipped roof, while incorporating battery storage to improve self-consumption and reduce reliance on grid electricity.
System Design & Specifications
The installation delivers a total solar PV capacity of 8.27kWp using 19 JINKO 435W modules. The panels were strategically positioned across three faces of the hipped roof, enabling efficient solar capture from multiple directions and supporting consistent energy production throughout the day.
A Fox 6kW hybrid inverter manages the system, seamlessly integrating solar generation with battery storage. The Fox ECS 5.8kWh high-voltage battery system stores surplus energy generated during daylight hours, allowing it to be used during evenings or periods of reduced solar output.
Installation Highlights
A key feature of this installation is the bespoke panel arrangement across three roof faces of a hipped roof structure. This multi-aspect design allows the system to capture sunlight at different times of the day, extending the generation window and making full use of the available roof space.
Results & Benefits
The installation provides the homeowner with:
Consistent solar generation across multiple roof aspects
Increased self-consumption through integrated battery storage
Reduced electricity bills and lower reliance on the grid
Optimised use of a complex hipped roof design
Smart energy management with hybrid inverter technology
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how a carefully planned multi-aspect installation can maximise solar performance on complex roof structures. TEMS Solar delivered a tailored solution focused on efficiency, practicality, and long-term energy savings.