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Home Case Studies Case Study: Shelton Family

Client

Shelton Family

Sector

Residential

Location

Birmingham

Shelton Family Home Solar Panel Installation in Birmingham

Delivered ~18,200 kWh of Clean Power for 72% Home Self-Sufficiency

Stuart Shelton, a proud homeowner in Birmingham, installed a 17.1 kWp solar PV system with 24 kWh of battery storage. The project helps him cut annual energy bills by up to £4,800, and offsets ~8,800 kg CO₂ each year.

£120K

Lifetime client savings

17.1KW

System Size installed

220K Kg

Co2 Saved

38

Panels installed

Financial Impact

Lifetime energy savings

£120,000

Pounds

System Cost

£19,800

Pounds

Estimated ROI

5-7

Years

Average annual savings

£4,800

Pounds

Average monthly savings

£400

Pounds

Average weekly savings

£92

Pounds

Energy
production

Annual Energy Generation

18,200

kWh

Specific Yield

1,065

kWh / kWp

Self Sufficiency

72%

Years

Environmental
Impact

Lifetime Carbon Offset

220,000

kg CO2

Equivalent trees planted

9,500

Average Carbon offset Yearly

8,800

kg CO2

Brands installed

Solar Panels

DMEG

DMEGC Solar

Inverter

SigenStor

sigenergy

Battery

SigenStor

sigenergy

CLIENT

Stuart Shelton wanted to do what any other person who aspires to join the sustainability movement, which is own one of those eco-conscious energy-efficient homes and take control of rising electricity costs, increase household resilience, and make a meaningful contribution to reducing carbon emissions, thus making him the proud owner of an energy-efficient home.

Shelton Family solar case study

The Project

The project was simple: to provide his home with the necessary improvements so he can live out his sustainablility dreams. So, with this in mind, a 17.1 kWp solar PV system was designed for Stuart’s home, making use of multiple roof orientations (east, south, and west) to generate power consistently from morning, all through sunset and beyond. The system was paired with high-capacity battery storage to maximise self-consumption and provide reliable energy security.

The technical scope included:

  • 38 × DMEG 450W panels (17.1 kWp total capacity)
  • 1 × SigenStor EC 12.0SP Hybrid Inverter
  • 3 × SigenStor BAT 8.0 Batteries (24 kWh storage)
  • Roof Pitch: 25° Flat Roof (East, South, West Facing)
  • Project Cost: £19,800

The Solution

We configured the system for high efficiency and long-term reliability which means Stuart and his family can still have peace of mind years from now. Backed with a whopping 24 kWh of battery capacity, surplus solar generation is stored and used at night, covering just about 88% of excess energy. The multi-orientation design means balanced energy production throughout the day,  a reduced reliance on peak-time grid electricity and future-proofing against pesky rising tariffs.

The Result

Energy Performance

  • Annual Energy Generation: ~18,200 kWh
  • Battery Contribution: ~88% of surplus solar stored
  • Home Self-Sufficiency: ~72% of yearly needs met

Environmental Impact

  • Annual CO₂ Savings: ~8,800 kg
  • Lifetime Carbon Offset (25 years): ~220,000 kg
  • Equivalent to Planting: ~9,500 trees

Financial Impact

  • Lifetime Energy Savings: £112,000 – £120,000
  • Annual Bill Reduction: ~£4,400 – £4,800
  • Monthly Savings: ~£365 – £400
  • Payback Period (ROI): 5.5 – 7 years

Financial Impact

  • Consistent generation from morning to evening with multi-orientation design
  • 24 kWh of storage ensures high levels of self-consumption and resilience
  • The system provides strong and worthwhile protection against rising UK electricity tariffs
  • ~220 tonnes of CO₂ avoided over the system’s lifetime
  • Enjoying a premium energy improvements home upgrade that deliver both financial and environmental value (along with an improvement in property value should he choose to move or rent it out)

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