Fresh Solar 495W Solar PV System with Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh Battery, Choose from 6-18 Panels - Fully Installed

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Generate, store and use electricity at home

This package combines TCL Solar C2 Black 485W solar panels with a Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery. The panels generate electricity from daylight for use within the property. Electricity not required immediately can be stored for later use, helping the household use more of the electricity generated by the solar array.

The amount generated, stored and used depends on the array size, property, weather, household consumption, electricity tariff, system settings and other site-specific factors.
 

Choose your system size

The final number and position of the panels are subject to technical survey, available roof space, roof condition, shading, electrical suitability and any applicable planning or grid-connection requirements.
 

System components

TCL Solar C2 Black 485W solar panels

The system uses TCL Solar C2 Black 485W high-efficiency solar panels, designed for residential installations. Featuring advanced gapless back-contact technology and a sleek black appearance, these panels combine high power output with an elegant, modern design.

The innovative back-contact construction is designed to minimise electrical resistance losses, while the busbar-free front and gapless cell arrangement create a clean, uniform appearance. The framed dual-glass construction is designed for long-term reliability and durability.

• 485W nominal output per panel
• 23.8% panel efficiency
• Advanced gapless back-contact solar-cell technology
• Bifacial dual-glass construction with black-tinted glass
• Busbar-free front design for a sleek, uniform appearance
• Black anodised aluminium frame and IP68 junction box
• Class C fire rating
• Panel dimensions: 1,800 × 1,134 × 30mm; weight: 24.7kg
• 25-year product warranty and 30-year power warranty, subject to the manufacturer's terms
• Minimum warranted output of 99% after year one and maximum annual degradation of 0.35%
   

Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery

The Fox ESS EP12 is a high-voltage lithium iron phosphate battery designed to store electricity generated by the solar panels for use when needed. Working alongside a compatible Fox inverter, the battery enables households to use more of their own solar electricity, including during evenings and periods of lower solar generation.

This package includes one Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery and a suitable Fox inverter as part of a complete, fully installed solar and battery system.

• 11.52kWh nominal storage capacity
• 90% depth of discharge, providing approximately 10.37kWh at the specified depth of discharge
• Lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry
• At least 95% battery-pack round-trip efficiency
• Smart battery warming and built-in fire suppression
• IP65 protection; suitable for indoor or outdoor installation
• Floor or wall mounting
• Minimum specified cycle life of 6,000 cycles under the datasheet test conditions
• Expandable to a maximum of four EP12 batteries in parallel

A four-battery EP12 system provides up to 46.08kWh nominal storage. This listing includes one EP12 battery; additional units are subject to compatibility and technical design.
 

Fox inverter

A Fox inverter manages electricity generated by the solar panels and, where applicable, charging and discharging of the battery. The suitable model and output will be selected during the system design. Compatible monitoring is available through FoxCloud.
 

Solar-panel mounting and bird protection

The package includes a specialist roof-mounting system selected for the property and bird mesh fitted as standard around the completed solar-panel array. The exact mounting equipment and panel layout will be confirmed following the technical survey.
 

Benefits

Use more solar electricity at home. Surplus electricity generated during the day can be stored in the Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery for use later.

Charge from the grid when appropriate. Subject to the customer's tariff and system settings, the battery may be configured to charge during lower-cost periods.

Monitor the system. Compatible generation, battery and energy-flow information can be viewed using FoxCloud.

Reduce grid reliance. Using electricity generated and stored at the property can reduce the amount purchased from the grid. Actual savings depend on generation, consumption, tariff and system settings.

What is included?

• TCL Solar C2 Black 485W solar panels in the quantity selected
• One Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery
• Suitable Fox inverter
• Specialist roof-mounting system
• Bird mesh fitted around the solar-panel array
• Bespoke system design and technical assessment
• Standard scaffolding provision
• Electrical equipment, isolators, cabling and protective devices required for a standard installation
• Installation, commissioning and testing by a qualified solar and electrical team
• MCS-compliant installation and certification
• Customer handover documentation and applicable manufacturer warranty information
• Fresh Solar installation warranty

Standard installation

• Solar panels fitted across a maximum of two roof elevations
• Scaffolding for a maximum of one elevation and a maximum scaffold height of two storeys
• Bird mesh fitted as standard around the solar-panel array
• Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery installed in a suitable location
• Standard cable routes, electrical protection, isolators and commissioning
• Suitable access to the roof, electrical supply and installation locations
• Access to the property's Wi-Fi network where required for monitoring

Additional costs may apply where the technical survey identifies non-standard scaffolding, roofing work, electrical upgrades, extended cable routes, difficult access or other work outside the standard installation. Any additional cost will be explained and agreed before installation proceeds.
 

Ordering and installation process

1. Select the package: Choose the required panel option using the Solar Panel Configurator and the Costco product dropdown.
2. Initial contact: Fresh Solar will confirm the installation address and request relevant information, including a recent electricity bill.
3. Technical assessment: Fresh Solar will assess the roof, electrical installation and proposed Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery location. An on-site survey will be arranged where required.
4. Bespoke system design: The design team will prepare the proposed panel layout, equipment selection and electrical specification.
5. Confirm suitability: Fresh Solar will confirm whether the selected package is suitable and explain any required change or additional cost before the customer proceeds.
6. Grid-connection application: Where required, Fresh Solar will apply to the relevant Distribution Network Operator. Network approval times may affect the installation date.
7. Installation and commissioning: The equipment will be installed, connected, configured, commissioned and tested.
8. Customer handover: Fresh Solar will provide the relevant manuals, warranty information, operating guidance and certification following completion.
    

Important information

• This package includes one Fox ESS EP12 11.52kWh battery. Additional compatible batteries or expansion units are not included unless separately purchased and approved as part of the system design.
• The final solar-panel layout and complete system design are subject to technical survey.
• Battery charging and discharging depend on system settings, state of charge, household demand and available generation.
• Generation, storage performance and financial savings cannot be guaranteed.
• Product images are illustrative. The relevant house images show the selected panel quantity but do not determine the final layout for an individual property.
• Wi-Fi and a compatible device are required for online monitoring.
• Manufacturer warranties are subject to their applicable terms, conditions, registration and connectivity requirements.

The contract will only be concluded after the survey has been completed and the member confirms they wish to proceed by signing the contract with Fresh Electrical. The contract for supply and installation of the solar panels is with Fresh Electrical, not Costco. Costco will take the payment from the member and the full funds will be held in a ‘ring-fenced’ account until a job completion form is signed by the member. Costco will only receive a commission paid by Fresh Electrical Solar.