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Solar PV Reinstallation for a Home Refurbishment Near Alton

Completed December 2025

A solar PV reinstallation completed as part of a major home extension and refurbishment near Alton, where Bespoke PV stepped in to finish the project, redeploy the customer’s existing system and protect continuity with their historic FIT arrangement.

Completed redeployed solar PV array on a flat roof near Alton
4.2 kWp Solar PV 14 x 300W solar panels, 250W Enphase microinverters, Van der Valk flat roof mounting system, existing FIT generation meter redeployed Near Alton, Hampshire Installation

Installation Specification

Key details from this Bespoke PV installation.

Solar PV Size

4.2 kWp

Equipment

14 x 300W solar panels, 250W Enphase microinverters, Van der Valk flat roof mounting system, existing FIT generation meter redeployed

Location

Near Alton, Hampshire

Project Overview

This project involved reinstating an existing solar PV system on a refurbished and extended home near Alton.

The customer already had a solar array installed under a historic Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme. As part of a major extension and refurbishment, the original panels, microinverters and on-roof mounting system had been removed with the intention of reinstalling them once the building works were nearing completion.

When the original installer stopped trading after carrying out the removal, the customer needed a specialist contractor to step in and complete the reinstallation. Bespoke PV took on the project, cleaned up the stored equipment and redeployed the existing system on the newly refurbished property.

In total, 14 x 300W solar panels were refitted alongside 250W Enphase microinverters. The completed 4.2 kWp system was carefully redesigned for the new flat roof using a non-penetrating mounting solution suited to the updated building layout.

The Challenge

By the time Bespoke PV became involved, the original solar equipment had already been removed and stored in a dirty barn, leaving the panels and associated components covered in mud and general dirt. Before any reinstallation work could begin, the equipment needed to be checked, cleaned and prepared for reuse.

The refurbished property also required a new mounting approach. The old on-roof mounting system was no longer suitable, so a new flat roof solution had to be designed that would avoid penetrating the newly finished roof covering. At the same time, ballast loading needed to be distributed carefully so the roof surface was not damaged.

There was also a time pressure element. The customer was keen to move back in before Christmas, so part of the installation was carried out during a short snow storm in order to keep the project moving.

System at a Glance

Key project details for this solar PV reinstallation near Alton.

4.2 kWp Solar PV system size
14 300W panels redeployed
250W Enphase microinverters reused
FIT Existing generation meter retained
0 Roof penetrations required

A New Flat Roof Mounting System

Van der Valk flat roof mounting rails laid out ready for solar PV reinstallation near Alton
The new Van der Valk flat roof mounting system installed without penetrating the roof.
A new Van der Valk flat roof mounting system was chosen to suit the refurbished building and protect the new roof finish.

What Bespoke PV Delivered

The project combined reuse of the customer’s existing solar equipment with a carefully planned new roof mounting solution.

Existing panels cleaned and redeployed

14 x 300W solar panels were prepared and reinstalled after being removed during the wider building works.

250W Enphase microinverters reused

The existing 250W Enphase microinverter system was retained as part of the reinstallation.

New Van der Valk mounting system

A non-penetrating flat roof solution was installed to suit the refurbished property.

Ballast carefully distributed

The system was designed with roof protection in mind, avoiding unnecessary stress on the new roof surface.

Historic FIT arrangement protected

The original generation meter was redeployed to maintain continuity with the customer’s FIT scheme.

Installation completed to meet programme demands

Work continued through winter conditions so the customer could move in before Christmas.

Retaining Continuity with the FIT Scheme

Preserving the customer’s existing FIT arrangement was an important part of the reinstallation.

Because the system had originally been installed under a historic Feed-in Tariff scheme, continuity mattered. Bespoke PV therefore redeployed the original generation meter as part of the finished installation so that the customer’s existing FIT arrangement could continue uninterrupted.

This attention to detail was especially important on a project where the system was not simply being replaced, but carefully reinstated as part of a larger home refurbishment. The completed installation now gives the customer the benefit of their existing solar investment on a roof layout better suited to the updated property.

The Result

By stepping in when the previous installer was no longer available, Bespoke PV was able to rescue the project and complete the reinstallation in time for the customer’s wider building programme. The finished 4.2 kWp system makes use of the customer’s existing solar equipment, while the new Van der Valk flat roof mounting system provides a practical and roof-friendly foundation for the array.

Just as importantly, the original generation meter was redeployed so the customer could maintain continuity with their historic FIT scheme. The end result is a neat, fully reinstated solar PV system that complements the refurbished home and protects the value of the customer’s earlier investment.

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