ENERGY STORAGE ADDITION FOR REMOTE FARMHOUSE Back to Case Studies Challenge To provide an Alternative Energy System for a remote farmhouse offering Bed & Breakfast in the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland Existing All electrical power was originally supplied by a 7.25kVA diesel generator Solution To utilise the engine generator more efficiently, reduce engine running hours, save fuel, maintenance costs and prolong the working life of the generator. This is achieved by a Charger Inverter System with an energy store in batteries providing the house with 24 hour “mains” equivalent electricity. Additional “top up” is provided by a small wind turbine generator.  Tech Spec WINDSEEKER 503 wind turbine with gable end fixings and mast Trace SW4048E Charger Inverter with 4500W at 230VAC Fused DC Disconnect & Live Time Display of wind amps Remote system monitoring unit located in the porch Photo Gallery

Result The engine generator running time has been reduced by over 60% form around 16 hours per day in the winter to between 4 to 5 hours per day. The wind turbine further reduces the running time when there is a good breeze