6kWp Solar PV with 6kWh SolaX Battery in Heathfield, East Sussex

This 6kWp solar PV system with 6kWh of SolaX battery storage in Heathfield, East Sussex is a well balanced installation for an average family home. The array is sized to the household rather than to the roof, and the storage is matched to it, so the family captures and uses as much of its own generation as possible through the day and into the evening.

The package most households actually need

A 6kWp array with 6kWh of storage is one of the most commonly specified residential combinations, and for good reason. It is large enough to make a real difference to bills year-round while staying cost-effective and straightforward to install. Oversizing either half of that equation is a common way to spend money that never pays itself back.

Perlight monocrystalline panels handle the generation side, chosen for dependable output through East Sussex's variable weather. Their 25-year performance warranty counted for a lot with a homeowner who wanted a system that would still be performing decades from now rather than one that looked good on a quote.

The array was mounted on a pitched roof using a Fastensol system, a secure, weathertight rail solution that integrates cleanly with the existing roof profile and needs no maintenance across the life of the installation.

The 6kWh SolaX battery stores surplus daytime generation and makes it available through the evening and overnight, which is when most households use the bulk of their electricity but solar generation has stopped. At 6kWp the system produces roughly 5,100 kWh a year, covering a significant share of a typical family home's annual demand.

• System size: 6kWp solar PV
• Solar panels: Perlight monocrystalline
• Battery storage: 6kWh SolaX
• Roof mounting: Fastensol pitched roof system
• System type: Residential solar PV with battery storage
• Location: Heathfield, East Sussex
• Application: Residential, family home
• Estimated annual generation: 5,100 kWh