The Harrison Family — Burnley Terrace

Project overview

A 3-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace in Burnley (BB11) was facing electricity bills climbing toward £2,100 per year. The Harrisons were sceptical that North West weather could justify solar and wanted to cut their gas dependency. Alliant Energy designed a high-efficiency package for the Lancashire climate: 10 high-performance all-black panels optimised for low-light conditions, a 10kWh smart battery sized to capture a full day's generation for evening use, and integration with a dynamic smart tariff so the battery can top up from the grid at just 7p/kWh overnight when the next day is forecast cloudy. In the first 12 months the home cut its annual bill by 82%, ran 94% on its own stored energy through the summer, and earned £180 in export payments. "Even on a rainy Tuesday, our battery is powering the kettle and the TV. Our last monthly bill was under £20. It's been life-changing." — The Harrison Family, Burnley.