Combining aesthetics & functionality

Pilton Methodist Church Hall

Solarsense has recently completed an installation for Pilton Methodist Church: integrating solar roof slates, conventional on-roof solar PV and a 3phase Tesla Powerwall (Gateway 2), this is the UK’s 1st system to completely match traditional slates with solar tiles.

GB-Sol Solar Slate Roof | System size: 3.85kWp | No. of solar slates: 140

PV Slate creates stunning roofs that have the look and feel of natural slate combined with the hidden electricity generating power of efficient solar cells.

Manufactured  in Wales, the GB-Sol PV Slates have been designed and independently tested to withstand the extremes of the UK weather. Popular with UK Local Authority planning departments, churches and listed buildings: PV Slate is the perfect solution where aesthetics are vitally important.

SunPower (Additional) Solar PV Array | System size: 3.2kWp | No. of modules: 8 x SPR-MAX 3 (400W)

In order to increase the overall system output, Solarsense designed and installed an additional solar panel array utilising the unused roof space on the adjacent East/West facing roof.

As space was limited, the design team opted for high efficiency SunPower modules: allowing for more power and savings per available space.

The SunPower Maxeon panels combine the top efficiency, durability and warranty available in the market today: resulting in more long-term energy generation and savings.

Tesla Powerwall | Usable capacity: 13.5kW | Warranty: 10 years

Solar panels typically generate more clean energy than your property can immediately use. Solarsense therefore integrated the Pilton Methodist Church Hall PV system with a Tesla Powerwall.

The A/C coupled battery allows the Church to to store any excess solar generation; increasing their use of clean energy and reducing their reliance on expensive electricity bought from their provider.

With up to 13.5kWh of storage and the capability to deliver 5kW of continuous power the Tesla Powerwall 2 offers great value for money and is the most efficient solar battery in terms of cost per kWh.