William, a Cornish homeowner transitioning from a two-up two-down cottage to a considerably larger new build recognised an opportunity to future-proof his investment.

With scaffolding from the build already in place, the time was perfect to install a comprehensive Solar Energy system. William identified three key drivers for his decision to explore Solar PV and Battery Storage:

• Energy Security: With unpredictable energy prices, William wanted to protect his family from future cost volatility.
• Cost Efficiency: He aimed to make running costs of his new larger home as low as possible.
• Peace Of Mind: Utilising capalities of Battery Storage to protect his home from power cuts ensures William keeps his home powered. 
• Environmental Responsibility: As well as financial benefits, William saw it equally important to do the right thing for the environment and future generations by generating his own clean energy and choosing ethical manufacturers from a B-Corp Certified Installer. 

 

Why William Chose Naked Solar

When William began researching solar providers for his new build, he noticed a common trend: most companies offered “one-size-fits-all” 3.6kWp systems. These off-the-shelf proposals completely ignored the critical DNO (Distribution Network Operator) approvals required for a high-performance installation.

Naked Solar take a different approach. Here is why William chose Naked Solar:

• Reading our reviews and the depth of technical knowledge shared on our website showed he could trust Naked Solar. 
• Being a highly recommended, local supplier gave William the confidence that we would be there for him throughout the build and beyond.
• By managing the DNO process and designing a bespoke solution, Naked Solar ensure maximised generation using his entire roof space to ensure optimal, all-day energy production.

Our Bespoke Solar Report using PV Sol Shows how we maximised multiple aspects of the New Build roof to maximise generation

 

William’s Solar System

• 20 SunPower Maxeon Solar Panels – Providing best in class warranty and excellent efficiency generating clean energy.
• Tesla Powerwall 2 – To store clean energy for use at peak times when the sun is down.
• SolarEdge 5kW Inverter – Converts Solar into useable energy to power the home.
• MyEnergy Eddi – Uses excess Solar to provide hot water.

 

Life With Solar: The Impact So Far 

By integrating solar panels, battery storage, and a heat pump, William has revolutionised his home’s energy efficiency. He now saves an average of £750 annually, making his new build 50% cheaper to run than his previous cottage!

For William, the combination of massive financial savings, environmental benefits, and protection against price spikes made the upgrade a “no-brainer.” By maximisig his roof space for solar, he ensures balanced energy production all day long, turning his home into a self-sustaining powerhouse.

William aslo found that the power cut protection capabilities provided by the Tesla Powerwall had been extemely useful, noting that on one occasion they learned of a power outage from their village WhatsApp group. As their neighbours scrambled to dig our their candles and torches, William and his family carried on as normal in blissful ignorance. 

 

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“We are delighted with our solar panels and battery now that they are up and running and cannot praise the Naked Solar team enough for all that they have done, and the manner in which they have done it.

Well done and thank you to you all, for providing the level of customer service that we all want, but seem to seldom receive these days, along with top class products that are aesthetically pleasing as well as being fit for purpose.

Naked Solar provide a service to which others should aspire to achieve and we cannot recommend them highly enough“.

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