Location: Cupar, Fife
Installer: TEMS Solar

System Characteristics: Domestic solar and battery install
Solar PV Capacity: 9.35kWp
Panels Installed: 21x JINKO 445W
Inverter: Fox 6kW hybrid inverter
Battery Storage: Fox ECS 11.6kWh

Domestic Solar & Battery Installation Case Study – Cupar, Fife

Cupar, located in Fife, Scotland, is a historic market town surrounded by open countryside. While Scotland experiences more variable weather compared to southern parts of the UK, long daylight hours during spring and summer make it well-suited for solar PV installations—particularly when systems are designed for efficiency and flexibility.

Project Overview
This domestic solar and battery installation was completed by TEMS Solar on 29th May 2024, delivering a high-capacity system designed to maximise energy generation and storage for the homeowner.

System Specifications

• System Type: Domestic Solar & Battery Installation

• Solar PV Capacity: 9.35 kWp

• Panels Installed: 21 × Jinko 445W modules

• Inverter: Fox 6kW Hybrid Inverter

• Battery Storage: Fox ECS – 11.6 kWh

System Design & Installation
This installation features a large array of 21 high-efficiency Jinko 445W panels, installed across two roof faces to optimise available space and solar capture. 

The system is paired with a Fox 6kW hybrid inverter, enabling seamless integration between solar generation and battery storage. A substantial 11.6 kWh Fox ECS battery has been included, providing increased storage capacity to capture excess energy and make it available for use during evenings and periods of low generation.

This combination of a large array and significant battery storage offers excellent flexibility and efficiency for the household.

Performance & Benefits
This system delivers a wide range of benefits:

• High energy generation from a large-capacity solar array

• Improved consistency of output through dual roof orientations

• Enhanced self-consumption with larger battery storage

• Reduced reliance on grid electricity

• Lower energy bills and carbon footprint

The increased battery capacity ensures that more of the generated energy is retained and used within the home, rather than exported.

Conclusion
This project highlights the effectiveness of combining a large solar array with substantial battery storage. With a well-designed system installed by TEMS Solar, the homeowner benefits from strong performance, greater energy independence, and long-term financial and environmental gains.