In July 2023, Associated Clean Technologies completed a SolarEdge Solar PV and battery storage installation for a homeowner in Pickering, York.

As part of a wider renovation of their 50‑year‑old bungalow, including new insulation upgrades and the installation of a heat pump, the customer wanted a renewable energy system that would support their home’s modernised, energy‑efficient setup.
Our goal was to deliver a system that would reduce their reliance on the grid, lower their running costs, and integrate seamlessly with their low‑carbon heating.

The property was perfectly suited for a compact but highly efficient system. We installed 12 solar panels, creating a 5.04 kWp Solar PV array, paired with SolarEdge optimisation for maximum safety and energy yield. Alongside the PV system, we fitted a 10 kWh battery, enabling the customer to capture more of the energy they produce and use it at times when the sun isn’t shining.

The system was originally estimated to generate 4,141 kWh per year, but it quickly proved to be a stronger performer than predicted. In 2025, the installation delivered an impressive 4,910 kWh of clean energy, surpassing expectations and providing the homeowner with valuable long‑term savings.

How the energy was used throughout the year paints an even clearer picture of its impact. The homeowner directly consumed 29% of their solar production during daylight hours and stored 21% of the generation in their battery. The remaining 50% was exported back to the grid, generating export payments and further improving the system’s financial return.

Because the customer uses both solar generation and low‑cost night‑time tariffs to charge the battery, their overall energy mix in 2025 looked dramatically different from a standard home. Across the year, they only needed to import 26% of their electricity from the grid. Meanwhile, 27% of their total consumption came directly from solar, and a significant 47% was supplied by their battery, charged through a combination of stored solar and cheaper overnight tariffs.

This smart blend of solar, storage, and flexible tariff use has resulted in a substantial reduction in their electricity bills, while ensuring their air‑source heat pump runs efficiently and affordably. By pairing an upgraded, well‑insulated home with a clean‑energy system tailored to their needs, the customer now enjoys comfortable heating, lower running costs, and a dramatically reduced carbon footprint.