Creating a greener home with solar: Steve’s story

Powering their home with solar and battery storage: Already Good Energy supply customers, Steve and Gwen decided to take the next step in January 2024 by installing solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall 2.

Why Good Energy Solar?
“We chose Good Energy for two main reasons. First, they’re a trusted brand. Having the backing of Good Energy gave us confidence in the quality of the installation, and we liked dealing with one company that also manages our export tariff.
Second, we wanted premium products. Our Sunpower panels and Tesla Powerwall 2 battery both come with excellent warranties, giving us peace of mind.”

Smooth, safe installation:
“The installation was very good. Health & Safety is important to me, and I could see the team working safely together and following guidelines. The finished system looks fantastic and works exactly as designed.”

Motivated by self-sufficiency:
“We installed solar for three reasons: to be environmentally friendly, to get stability on energy prices, and to be more self-sufficient. The Tesla Powerwall 2 powers our home during outages, and a full charge can last several days.”

Steve was surprised by how effective the panels were: “I thought they needed direct sunlight, but even on our east-facing roof they generate well. From the very first winter month, our panels and battery covered most of our home use.”

A strong return:
“With a plug-in hybrid car to charge, we’re higher electricity users. Good Energy Solar’s projections show an 8–9% annual return, meaning we’ll recover our upfront costs within 10 years – far better than leaving the money in the bank.”

Key stats
Ferndown, Dorset
5kW Sunpower solar panels
13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall 2
Expected annual generation: 6,300 kWh
Expected annual savings: £1,945
ROI: Less than 10 Years

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