2.76 kW Solar Panel Installation in Attleborough
Electric11 installed a 2.76 kW solar PV system using six 460 W panels on both sides of a garage roof in Attleborough. Connected to a Fox H1-3.7-E-G2-WL inverter, the split-roof array can generate renewable electricity across a broader part of the day. New cabling, a garage consumer unit and bird protection completed the fully tested and certified installation.
The project also included new cabling between the garage and the house consumer unit, plus a new consumer unit in the garage. The result is a carefully integrated system designed to generate useful renewable electricity from the available roof space.
Homeowners planning a similar project can explore our solar panel installation service in Attleborough or review our wider solar panel installation service across Norfolk.
The Brief
The customer wanted to make productive use of the garage roof and reduce the amount of electricity purchased from the grid. The available roof area called for a compact design that could generate across different parts of the day.
The installation needed more than roof-mounted panels. It also required a safe electrical route back to the house, suitable garage distribution equipment and full commissioning and certification.
The System Design
The final design uses six 460 W panels, giving a total installed capacity of 2.76 kW. Three panels were fitted on each roof face, helping the array collect sunlight across a broader daily window than a single-orientation layout.
A Fox H1-3.7-E-G2-WL inverter converts the panels’ direct-current output into electricity suitable for the home. No battery was included in this project, although the selected inverter supports a future storage conversation if the customer’s requirements change. Our Fox ESS app setup guide explains the monitoring platform used with compatible Fox systems.
Equipment Installed
Six 460 W solar panels
2.76 kW total solar array
Fox H1-3.7-E-G2-WL inverter
New garage consumer unit
New cabling from the garage to the house consumer unit
Roof-edge bird protection visible around the completed array
Installation Challenges and Approach
The project involved coordination across the garage roof, loft space, meter area and house distribution equipment. Careful routing kept the electrical connection practical while limiting unnecessary disruption inside the property.
The garage roof was surveyed before installation, and the six-panel layout was divided across its two usable faces. The team then installed the inverter, new garage consumer unit and interconnecting cable before completing the final tests.
For homeowners comparing system budgets, our guide to solar panel installation costs in Norfolk outlines the factors that can affect a quotation. Existing distribution equipment, cable routes and roof access can all influence the scope.
Projected Performance
The 2.76 kW array is estimated to generate around 2,346 kWh in a typical year. Actual output will vary with roof orientation, pitch, shading, weather, system availability and long-term panel performance.
Using the assumptions stated above, the system could deliver an estimated annual financial benefit of about £479 and avoid around 486 kg of grid-related CO₂e each year. The split-roof layout may also help generation start earlier and continue later than a comparable single-facing array.
Routine visual checks and timely fault investigation can help preserve long-term performance. Our guide to solar panel maintenance in Norfolk explains the practical checks owners can make.
The Result
The customer now has a compact solar installation that makes effective use of the garage roof. The project combines six high-output panels with a Fox inverter, updated garage distribution and a new cable route to the house.
The system was fully tested and certified, leaving the property ready to generate renewable electricity and reduce reliance on grid power. More completed work is available in the Electric11 case studies, while our electrical services cover the supporting upgrades that solar projects can require.
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The Electric11 Solar Installation Process
Every solar project is planned around the building, its electrical supply and the customer’s objectives. This Attleborough installation followed four clear stages from survey to handover.
Roof and electrical assessment
The team assessed the garage roof, loft structure, meter position and existing consumer unit. These checks established the available panel area and the safest route for the new electrical connection.
Clear system design and quotation
Electric11 specified a six-panel, 2.76 kW system using a Fox inverter. The proposal covered the roof layout, inverter location, garage consumer unit, cabling and certification so the customer could review the full scope.
Panel and electrical installation
Three panels were mounted on each garage roof face. New cabling linked the garage equipment to the house consumer unit, and a dedicated garage consumer unit provided suitable local protection and isolation.
Testing, commissioning and certification
The completed installation was tested and commissioned in line with BS 7671. Full electrical certification and MCS certification were provided, followed by a customer handover covering operation and monitoring.
The installation has a total array size of 2.76 kW, created from six 460 W solar panels.
Three panels were fitted on each usable roof face. This layout makes use of the available space and can spread generation across more of the day.
Electric11 installed a Fox H1-3.7-E-G2-WL inverter to convert the panels’ direct-current output for use in the home.
No battery was included in this project. The installation uses a Fox hybrid-capable inverter as a standard solar inverter.
Yes. Electric11 installed new cabling between the garage and the house consumer unit, along with a new consumer unit in the garage.
The installation received full electrical certification in line with BS 7671 and MCS certification.
The indicative model estimates around 2,346 kWh per year. The final MCS forecast should be used when available because actual output depends on site conditions and system performance.
The completed roof photographs show perimeter bird mesh around the solar array to discourage birds from nesting beneath the panels.
