Mobius Labs 2

Overview

• Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

• Date of Installation: January 2025

• Type: Commercial

• Roof Layout: South-west

• System Size: 27 kWp

Installation Process

• Timeline: The installation was completed within 1 week, with no disruption to customer operations.

Performance and Financial Projections

• Estimated Annual Energy Generation: 23,112 kWh

• ROI Duration: 5.5 years (based on a 4% discount rate and £30,988.11 total installation cost).

• Lifetime ROI:

  • Total Expected Generation Over 25 Years: 543,064 kWh

  • Net Present Value: £64,080.18

  • Annual Income and Savings Breakdown:

    • Total Export Payments: £20,973

    • Electricity Savings: £125,284

• 25-Year Accumulated Cash Flow:

  • Positive cash flow begins in Year 5.5.

  • Cumulative benefits over 25 years: £88,871.

• Financial Route: Purchased outright.

Environmental Impact

• Reduction in Reliance on National Grid: Significant, with an annual generation of 434,451 kWh consumed on-site.

• Annual Carbon Offset: Lifetime Carbon Offset (25 Years): 126,536 kg of CO₂ (or 126.54 tonnes). That is equivalent to planting 5,752 trees over 25 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much shading affects the system?

   • The site has a shading factor (SF) of 1.00, indicating minimal shading.

2. What is the degradation rate?

   • Panels degrade at 0.5% annually, affecting performance slightly over time.