Background
Our client, a full-time resident of a villa in Javea, wanted to lower his electricity costs while also adding value to his home for a possible sale in future.
He had heard about solar energy from his next-door neighbour. This neighbour had received one of MiSolar's many solar installations in Javea, and referred the client to us. After an initial visit and savings estimation, we tailored a proposal that would reduce his average electricity bill from €82 per month down to the standing charge of €18.
While the client's bill was not as high as our MiSolar clients, he was motivated to install solar add value to his home.
Equipment Installed
- 10x JA Solar 595W N Type Bifacial solar panels
- 1x Huawei 6kW solar inverter
Installation
The installation process posed a few unique challenges. We initially recommended installing the inverter on the north side of the villa in a shaded area. This would cool down the system, which in turn would increase energy generation throughout the year.
But the client was not keen on having the solar inverter in plain sight. After considering various alternatives, our team devised a solution by installing the inverter in a void in his underbuild, where it gets sufficient airflow while remaining accessible for future maintenance.
Due to the distance between the inverter and the consumer unit, we had to route the wiring through a tight crawl space, ensuring that it connected safely to the live cables.
Results
The solar installation is delivering excellent performance, even on overcast days.
The system has generated up to 25kWh of electricity in such conditions, and on clearer days, it reached 36.8kWh. Stanley's expected annual bill after installation is now reduced to €18 (the standing charge), marking a significant drop from his previous €82/month.
In addition, Stanley switched to a virtual battery solution, enhancing the efficiency of his system further.
The system's expected break-even period is 4 years, providing him with long-term savings and a more sustainable energy source.
