Ferryhill Community Sport & Social Club is a community sports and social club in Ferryhill, County Durham. To reduce the running costs of its club and facilities, it partnered with DES Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar PV system with battery storage and EV charging that generates clean electricity onsite, lowers energy bills and supports its long-term sustainability goals.
Project overview
Ferryhill Community Sport & Social Club commissioned DES Renewable Energy to install a 38.61 kWp solar PV system across its roof. The installation comprised 66 x 585W Astronergy Astro N5 panels connected to a SolaX X3-ULT 25kW inverter, paired with SolaX HS36 battery storage and two 22kW SolaX EV chargers. The project aimed to reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions and enhance the club’s long-term financial sustainability.
Project details
- Company: Ferryhill Community Sport & Social Club
- Location: 7 North Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8HX
- Solar system capacity: 38.61 kWp
- Estimated annual generation: 31,787 kWh
- Installation type: Pitched (slate) and flat roof solar panels with battery storage and EV charging
- Project timeline: Delivered 2025, from survey to commissioning
The objectives
- Reduce the cost of running the club’s facilities for its members and the wider community, cutting dependence on grid energy
- Improve environmental sustainability by reducing the club’s carbon footprint
- Achieve long-term operational savings and financial returns, with battery storage maximising self-consumption
- Demonstrate responsible energy practices to members, visitors and the local community
The solution: bespoke assessment and design
DES Renewable Energy conducted a comprehensive assessment of roof space, structural considerations and sun exposure to ensure optimal placement and system sizing, maximising energy production and long-term reliability. The system was designed with 66 x 585W Astronergy Astro N5 panels across the slate and flat roof areas, with power conversion handled by a SolaX X3-ULT 25kW inverter paired with SolaX HS36 battery storage to maximise self-consumption, plus two 22kW SolaX EV chargers, all integrating with the site’s existing electrical infrastructure for efficient energy management. DES Renewable Energy also ensured compliance with building regulations, electrical standards and industry best practices, obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for a fully compliant and safe installation.
Installation and completion
The installation was carried out with minimal disruption to the club’s day-to-day operations. Panels were securely mounted, connected to the inverter and integrated with the existing electrical system. Comprehensive testing and commissioning verified the system’s performance, functionality and safety. From initial assessment to completed commissioning, DES Renewable Energy provided a turnkey solution ensuring optimal energy generation, regulatory compliance and sustainable operational savings.
The results
- Energy cost reduction: lower electricity bills and reduced reliance on grid energy
- Environmental impact: an estimated 31,787 kWh of clean energy each year, saving an estimated 6.6 tonnes of CO2 annually
- Financial returns: savings on energy costs contribute to long-term financial sustainability
- Public image: demonstrates responsible energy practices to members, visitors and the local community
At a glance
- 66 x 585W Astronergy Astro N5 panels on slate and flat roofs
- 38.61 kWp total system capacity
- SolaX X3-ULT 25kW inverter with SolaX HS36 battery storage
- 2 x 22kW SolaX EV chargers installed on site
- An estimated 31,787 kWh of clean energy generated per year
- Reduced electricity costs and carbon footprint
Our accreditations
We are MCS certified, which guarantees that our installations have been designed, installed and commissioned to the highest standard using only MCS certified products. We are also NAPIT certified, which confirms that we are certified to install and self-certify all of our electrical installations, and we comply with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
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