Fox ESS Solar and Battery Installation in Long Stratton

Electric11 installed a 4.45 kW solar PV array with a 3.7 kW Fox ESS hybrid inverter and 5.18 kWh battery at a home in Long Stratton. The upgraded system can generate approximately 4,145 kWh annually while storing surplus electricity for use outside peak daylight hours. Roof mounting, replacement battery support, protective equipment, testing and BS 7671 electrical certification completed the project.

The property already had solar generation, but the customer wanted to expand the system and improve how the home used renewable electricity. Electric11 planned the additional array, inverter and battery equipment around the existing installation rather than treating each component as a separate upgrade.

Combining generation and storage gives the household more opportunity to use solar electricity after the panels stop producing at their daytime peak. The Fox ESS battery stores surplus generation for later use, while the hybrid inverter manages the flow of electricity between the panels, battery, home and grid.

Homeowners considering a similar upgrade can review Electric11’s solar panel installation service in Long Stratton for information about property assessments, roof suitability and system planning.

Scaffolding provided safe access to the tiled roof during the panel installation. The team fitted the mounting rails, brackets and fixings before positioning the full-black panels and securing the array.

The panel layout made productive use of the available roof area while leaving suitable clearance around the roof edges. Electric11 then routed the DC cabling from the array towards the inverter position and protected the external cable runs in black conduit.

The completed 4.45 kW array is projected to generate about 4,145 kWh of renewable electricity each year. Actual output will vary with seasonal conditions and site-specific performance.

Electric11 mounted the Fox ESS hybrid inverter and battery on an exterior brick wall, creating an accessible equipment area without taking up useful space inside the home. The installation included clearly positioned AC and DC isolators, protected cabling and a neat containment route between the system components.

The 5.18 kWh battery allows the property to retain more electricity from the solar array for use later in the day. Based on the current project estimate, the combined system could reduce grid dependence by approximately 67%, although the achieved reduction will follow the household’s demand and operating settings.

Electric11 also replaced the battery bracket during the project to provide secure support for the storage unit. More information about adding storage to an existing or new solar system is available on the home battery storage in Long Stratton service page.

The solar and storage equipment required safe integration with the home’s electrical system. Electric11 installed the necessary DC and AC cabling, protective devices and isolators between the roof array, hybrid inverter, battery and consumer unit.

The dedicated protection provides clear isolation points for inspection and maintenance. The team also checked the existing consumer unit and completed the final connections required for the solar PV system.

After installation, Electric11 tested the new circuits, protective devices, inverter and battery connections. The commissioning checks confirmed that the system operated correctly before handover.

The customer received electrical certification in accordance with BS 7671. This documented the completed electrical work and provided a formal record of the installation.

The home gained a larger solar generation system with integrated battery storage and a modern hybrid inverter. The upgrade gives the household more control over when it uses its solar electricity and reduces the amount of power that needs to be imported from the grid.

Based on the current project estimates, the system could generate 4,145 kWh each year, reduce annual carbon emissions by 858 kg and deliver yearly electricity savings of approximately £487.55. These figures provide a useful performance benchmark rather than a guaranteed return.

Electric11 also completed the associated mounting, cabling, isolation, protection and certification work as one coordinated project. Customers who need related electrical upgrades can contact the team of electricians in Long Stratton.