Installation by Solar Power Provider and commissioned by the AphaESS UK team
DISCOVER THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
This project with Solar Power Providers for TH Flower & Sons is a fantastic example of how commercial agriculture can benefit from intelligent energy storage. By combining a large-scale hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) with carefully monitored solar generation, we've enabled the client to significantly reduce their grid reliance while maintaining complete control over their energy usage.
Edward Bruckshaw, UK Sales & Marketing Executive, AlphaESS
COMMERCIAL BATTERY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Client Journey and Consultation
System Designed with Innovative Commercial Battery Solutions
The initial proposal was for a 200 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) array integrated with a T100 battery energy storage system (BESS). However, due to T100 stock constraints at the time of ordering, AlphaESS UK's partner Immersa Limited suggested an alternative configuration using two AlphaESS H50-O units wired in parallel — the first deployment of its kind in the UK. This hybrid system, with a combined storage capacity of 194.4 kWh, was designed to match the farm's known usage patterns and peak demand, ensuring efficient energy usage with only minimal draw from the grid. The hybrid system enables both DC-coupled PV and external AC inverters, offering a versatile and practical energy solution.
Energy Performance
Although the system has only been live for a short time, early performance indicators are promising. The client reports that during the summer months, their only grid usage occurs between midnight and 7:00 am. For the remainder of the day, meeting energy demand through solar PV generation and battery discharge. The available PV output has proven more than sufficient to both charge the battery system and enable consistent grid export when possible. The system was not configured for backup power, as the client's priority was energy storage and grid offset.
Client Feedback and Impact
TH Flower & Sons have expressed high satisfaction with the installation. They've been particularly impressed with the system's performance, the visual quality of the installation, and the professionalism shown throughout the project. They're now operating with significantly improved energy independence and are already seeing the value of their investment.
The project followed an extended timeline due to several sequential stages. First, the team conducted energy monitoring to enable accurate energy measurement as part of a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) network survey. AlphaESS UK successfully commissioned the system, handed it over, and is now fully operational.
Ongoing Support and Maintenance
Solar Power Provider enrolled the client in an annual maintenance package, which includes a yearly on-site inspection and cleaning of the solar array. Additionally, system performance is monitored remotely by engineering staff every quarter, with the AlphaESS UK-based engineering team available if required, ensuring long-term reliability, efficiency, and peace of mind for the client.
Helping Create Sustainable Energy Partnerships
AlphaESS UK partners with residential and commercial renewable energy installers to help them convert their customers' renewable opportunities into sustainable, completed projects that offer long-term benefits and cost savings. If you have a project you would like to discuss, please get in touch with our UK team.