Leverstock Green FC is a community football club in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. To reduce the running costs of its clubhouse and facilities, the club partnered with DES Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar PV system with battery storage — generating clean electricity on site, lowering energy bills, and supporting its long-term sustainability goals.
Project overview
Leverstock Green FC commissioned DES Renewable Energy to install a 19.22 kWp solar PV system across its clubhouse roof. The installation comprised 31 x 620 W ASTROnergy (Chint) panels connected to a Solax X1-VAST-10K hybrid inverter with 20.7 kWh of Solax battery storage. The project aimed to reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and enhance long-term financial sustainability.
Project details
- Company: Leverstock Green FC
- Location: 40 Pancake Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4NQ
- Solar system capacity: 19.22 kWp
- Estimated annual generation: 7,713 kWh
- Installation type: Pitched (concrete tile) roof solar panels with battery storage
- Project timeline: Delivered June 2025, from survey to commissioning
The objectives
- Reduce electricity costs and dependence on grid energy
- Improve environmental sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint
- Achieve long-term operational savings and financial returns
- 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, sun exposure and interlocking constraints to ensure optimal placement and system sizing. The system was designed with 31 x 620 W ASTROnergy (Chint) panels across the concrete tile roof, with power conversion handled by a Solax X1-VAST-10K hybrid inverter with 20.7 kWh of Solax battery storage to maximise self-consumption. We ensured full compliance with building regulations, electrical standards and industry best practice, obtaining all necessary permits and approvals.
Installation and completion
The installation was carried out with minimal disruption to the day-to-day running of the club. Panels were securely mounted, connected to the inverter, and integrated with the existing electrical system, before 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.
The results
- Energy cost reduction: lower electricity bills and reduced reliance on grid energy.
- Environmental impact: around 7,713 kWh of clean energy each year, saving an estimated 1.6 tonnes of CO2 annually.
- Financial returns: ongoing energy savings contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
- Public image: demonstrates responsible energy practices to members, visitors and the local community.
At a glance
- 31 x 620 W ASTROnergy (Chint) panels on a pitched concrete tile roof
- 19.22 kWp total system capacity
- Solax X1-VAST-10K hybrid inverter with 20.7 kWh Solax battery storage
- 7,713 kWh of clean energy generated per year
- An estimated 1.6 tonnes of CO2 saved every year
Our accreditations
DES Renewable Energy is MCS certified, guaranteeing our installations are designed, installed and commissioned to the highest standard using only MCS-certified products. We are also NAPIT certified to install and self-certify our electrical work, and we comply with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
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Download the full Leverstock Green FC case study (PDF).
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