Installation

The system we installed delivers an impressive 17kW of power. The rural location provided ideal space for the installation, and we used RADIX ground screws for secure, minimal-impact foundations that avoid the disruption of traditional concrete footings. This system enables the household to generate a significant proportion of their electricity consumption from renewable energy.

The system was intentionally oversized to ensure year-round energy security. We installed the largest single-phase inverter available in the Sigenergy range (12kW), knowing that during peak summer generation, some solar energy will be ‘clipped’ – essentially wasted when the batteries are full and the inverter reaches maximum capacity. However, this design trade-off is deliberate. By sizing the system generously, we guarantee sufficient energy generation during the darker winter months when this all-electric property’s heating and hot water demands are highest. A smaller system might avoid summer clipping but would leave the household reliant on expensive grid electricity throughout winter. This approach prioritises year-round self-sufficiency.