When Peter decided it was time to take control of his rising energy bills, he wanted a system that didn’t just generate electricity, but one that worked intelligently with his home. He wanted a forward thinking installer that doesn't offer cookie cutter packages, but something tailored to his needs. After a chat with our team at Creative Low Carbon, we designed a setup that delivers both efficiency and resilience, tweaked to just the way he wanted it done.

On the roof, we installed 25 Aiko 475W panels, the highest performing modules per M2 in an all black colour, built to deliver reliable power for decades to come. They feed into the largest single-phase inverter available in the UK, the SigEnergy 12kW Energy Controller. This powerhouse ensures Peter can make the most of every ray of sunshine, without worrying about any possible capping, and making the most of his HomeMax Gateway.

Yes, there are panels on the North roof- how controversial! The Aiko panels are not only the highest wattage per meter square in an all black colour at the time of installation, they're bi-facial as well. North facing panels do still generate power, contrary to common belief. The data gathered thus far suggests ~55% of the South facing panels. Of course it's not what an East, South or West facing panel will generate, but this is the largest roof space to use at Peter's home. We informed Peter of the possible shortfalls of North facing panels, we're both glad we installed them.

For storage, we paired the system with a SigEnergy 9.04kWh battery, giving the home a strong baseline of backup capacity with the freedom to expand in the future. The HomeMax Gateway adds an extra layer of energy security, providing whole-home backup so the lights (and everything else) stay on during a power cut. It switches over in 0 milliseconds, meaning his home computer/security system and even lighting, doesn't flicker.

What makes a SigEnergy system truly smart is the AI mode. Every night, it buys cheap electricity during the off-peak window, then immediately sells it back to the grid at a profit. Once it's flat again, it will recharge, storing it ready for the on-peak window the next day. That’s energy arbitrage in action, cutting costs while squeezing maximum value out of the battery.

The result is a home that’s more independent, more efficient, and more future-proof. With a projected return on investment of just 5 years, Peter isn’t just saving money, he’s staying one step ahead of the energy market.

Thinking about a smarter way to power your home? It all starts with a chat.