Solar Panel Installation with Battery Storage in Pulborough (Residential Property)

Project Summary

• •Location: Pulborough, West Sussex
• •Property: Detached residential home
• •System: 4.8 kWp solar PV + 9.5 kWh battery
• •Installation type: Roof-mounted system
• •Certification: MCS compliant

Residential Solar Panel Installation in Pulborough

Pulborough is a village well suited to residential solar installations. Many homes in the area are detached or semi-detached properties with generous roof space and relatively unobstructed south-facing aspects. The surrounding countryside means shading from neighbouring buildings is rarely a concern, giving solar panels excellent exposure throughout the year.

Typical detached homes in Pulborough feature pitched tile roofs at angles between 30° and 40° — the optimal range for solar energy generation in the UK. Properties of this type can comfortably accommodate systems of 4–6 kWp, producing enough electricity to cover the majority of a household's daytime demand and significantly reduce annual energy bills.

Combining solar panels with battery storage makes the investment work harder. Rather than exporting surplus energy to the grid at low rates during the day, a battery stores that energy for use during the more expensive evening peak hours. For households in Pulborough with growing energy needs — particularly those considering electric vehicles or heat pumps — a solar and battery system provides a practical, future-proof foundation for lower running costs and greater energy independence.

The Problem

Like many households across the South East, the homeowner had seen their electricity bills climb steadily over the past few years. With a growing family and increasing energy demands — including an electric vehicle on the horizon — the cost of drawing all power from the grid was becoming unsustainable.

They wanted to reduce their dependence on the grid, lower their monthly outgoings, and future-proof their home for the transition to electric transport. Battery storage was also of interest, allowing them to store surplus solar energy for use during the more expensive evening peak hours rather than exporting it back to the grid at a fraction of the cost.

The homeowner had received quotes from other installers but felt uncertain about system sizing, brand recommendations and whether battery storage was genuinely worthwhile for their usage pattern. They wanted honest, transparent advice from a local contractor they could trust.

Our Solution

After a thorough site survey — including roof assessment, shading analysis and a review of the household's energy bills — we designed a 4.8 kWp solar PV system using 12 high-efficiency monocrystalline panels installed on the south-facing pitched roof.

A GivEnergy 9.5 kWh battery was included to maximise self-consumption. The hybrid inverter manages solar generation, battery charging and grid interaction automatically, with app-based monitoring giving the homeowner full visibility of energy flows in real time.

The installation was completed cleanly over two days. Panels were mounted using industry-standard roof hooks with no penetration of the roof membrane. All cabling was routed internally where possible, with weatherproof containment used for external runs. The battery and inverter were wall-mounted in the garage.

We commissioned the system, configured smart tariff scheduling for overnight grid charging, set up the monitoring app, and walked the homeowner through everything before handover. MCS-compliant certification was provided through our registered partner, ensuring eligibility for Smart Export Guarantee payments.

The Outcome

The system has performed well since commissioning. The household now generates the majority of its daytime electricity from solar, with surplus energy stored in the battery for evening use. Self-consumption has increased from an estimated 30% (without battery) to around 75–85%, depending on the season.

Monthly electricity bills have dropped significantly. The homeowner estimates annual savings of approximately £900–£1,100, with additional income from Smart Export Guarantee payments on any surplus energy exported to the grid.

The monitoring app provides daily visibility of generation, storage and usage — giving the homeowner confidence that the system is working as designed. Smart tariff scheduling means the battery also charges overnight at the cheapest grid rates, ready to cover any shortfall the following day.

The system is future-ready. When the household adds an EV charger, the solar and battery infrastructure is already in place to support solar-priority charging — reducing running costs even further.

Cost Range

A residential solar and battery installation of this type typically costs between £7,000 and £14,000, depending on system size, battery capacity and any electrical upgrades required.

Solar-only systems (without battery) start from around £5,000–£7,000 for a typical home. Adding battery storage increases the upfront investment but significantly improves self-consumption and long-term savings. We provide a detailed, fixed quote after a free site survey — no hidden costs.