Category: Solar PV

Project Overview:

This homeowner in East Sussex wanted to take a major step towards energy independence by reducing their reliance on both gas and the electricity grid.

With the long-term goal of creating a lower-carbon, lower-running-cost home, they chose to install solar PV and battery storage, allowing them to generate and store their own electricity for use throughout the day and into the evening.

To support the move away from gas completely, our parent company A Greener Alternative also installed an air source heat pump, helping the property transition to a modern, efficient heating system powered by electricity.

The Challenge: Reducing Gas Use and Grid Dependence

Like many households, this customer’s energy use was split across:

• Gas for heating and hot water.
• Electricity for household appliances and lighting.
• Their goal was to bring everything under one cleaner, more efficient system, but without increasing electricity costs or becoming overly dependent on the grid.

Our Solution: Solar PV + Battery Storage

We designed and installed a solar PV system paired with battery storage, allowing the homeowner to make the most of the electricity generated on-site.

This setup means:

• Solar power can be used in real time during the day.
• Excess generation is stored in the battery rather than exported.
• Stored energy can then be used in the evening and overnight.
• Battery storage plays a huge role in reducing grid reliance, helping the customer maximise self-consumption and take control of when and how their electricity is used.

Supporting the Move Away from Gas

To complete the customer’s transition away from gas, A Greener Alternative installed an air source heat pump at the property.

Heat pumps are highly efficient and use electricity rather than gas and when paired with solar and battery storage, they become even more cost-effective.

This combination helps the homeowner:

• Reduce fossil fuel use significantly.
• Lower heating-related running costs.
• Move towards a fully electric home powered largely by renewable energy.

This homeowner wanted to take a major step towards energy independence by reducing their reliance on both gas and the electricity grid.

With the long-term goal of creating a lower-carbon, lower-running-cost home, they chose to install solar PV and battery storage, allowing them to generate and store their own electricity for use throughout the day and into the evening.

To support the move away from gas completely, our parent company A Greener Alternative also installed an air source heat pump, helping the property transition to a modern, efficient heating system powered by electricity.

The Challenge: Reducing Gas Use and Grid Dependence

Like many households, this customer’s energy use was split across:

• Gas for heating and hot water.
• Electricity for household appliances and lighting.
• Their goal was to bring everything under one cleaner, more efficient system, but without increasing electricity costs or becoming overly dependent on the grid.

Our Solution: Solar PV + Battery Storage

We designed and installed a solar PV system paired with battery storage, allowing the homeowner to make the most of the electricity generated on-site.

This setup means:

• Solar power can be used in real time during the day.
• Excess generation is stored in the battery rather than exported.
• Stored energy can then be used in the evening and overnight.
• Battery storage plays a huge role in reducing grid reliance, helping the customer maximise self-consumption and take control of when and how their electricity is used.

Supporting the Move Away from Gas

To complete the customer’s transition away from gas, A Greener Alternative installed an air source heat pump at the property.

Heat pumps are highly efficient and use electricity rather than gas and when paired with solar and battery storage, they become even more cost-effective.

This combination helps the homeowner:

• Reduce fossil fuel use significantly.
• Lower heating-related running costs.
• Move towards a fully electric home powered largely by renewable energy.

This impressive modern detached home in Steyning, West Sussex, showcases how multiple renewable technologies can work seamlessly together to create an energy-efficient, future-ready property.

Working in partnership with our sister company, A Greener Alternative, Greener Solar Solutions delivered a fully integrated system combining solar PV, battery storage, air source heating and EV charging. All designed to maximise efficiency, comfort, and long-term savings.

The Solution

Solar PV System

The property’s south-facing roof provided the perfect opportunity to maximise solar generation. We installed a high-performance solar PV array, making full use of the available roof space to capture optimal sunlight throughout the day.

To ensure longevity and performance, bird protection guards were fitted, safeguarding the system against nesting and debris build-up.

Battery Storage & Inverter

A specifically designed outdoor Fox ESS battery and inverter system was installed, allowing the homeowners to store excess solar energy for use during the evening or periods of lower generation.

This intelligent storage solution increases energy independence and significantly reduces reliance on the grid.

Air Source Heat Pump System

Heating and hot water are supplied by a high-efficiency Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump and installed by our sister company A Greener Alternative (please link this).

The system provides:

• Domestic hot water
• Underfloor heating downstairs
• Radiator network upstairs
• A neatly positioned hot water cylinder was carefully installed within an adjacent cupboard, ensuring minimal disruption to living space while maintaining accessibility and performance.

EV Charging

To complete the property’s renewable ecosystem, an EV charger was installed on the exterior wall enabling the homeowners to charge their electric vehicle using self-generated solar energy whenever possible.

The Result

This Steyning installation is a fantastic example of how renewable technologies can work in harmony within a single property. By integrating solar PV, battery storage, heat pump technology and EV charging, the homeowners benefit from:

• Lower energy bills
• Greater energy independence
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Future-proofed heating and transport
• Increased property sustainability and value

At Greener Solar Solutions, we specialise in designing tailored renewable systems that combine multiple technologies for maximum impact. This project perfectly demonstrates how thoughtful system design can help homeowners save money while doing more than their bit for the planet.

This clean, modern solar PV installation on the pitched roof of a beautiful stone-built Surrey property is a great example of how to achieve solar generation without impacting the aesthetics of a property.

This type of installation is ideal for maximising solar energy generation on a residential property, especially when combined with battery storage. A great example of what A Greener Alternative have designed and installed and can also do for homeowners across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent.