St Francis Church is a vital community hub located in Valley Park, Chandler's Ford. The site serves as a central point for weekly services, local gatherings, and diverse outreach programmes, requiring a reliable and consistent energy supply to support its multifaceted operations throughout the week.

• Energy saving: By generating 28,105 kWh annually and utilizing a 9 kWh battery storage system, the church has significantly reduced its reliance on the National Grid. This integrated setup allows the building to store surplus daytime energy for use during evening services and community events, providing long-term protection against rising energy costs and ensuring operational continuity with backup power capabilities.
• Sustainability impact: The installation marks a major step in the church’s environmental mission, offsetting 6.5 tonnes of CO₂ every year. By transforming into a self-sufficient clean energy hub, St Francis Church demonstrates how traditional community spaces can lead the transition to a low-carbon future while enhancing local energy resilience.
• Project management: The project was executed with a focus on both technical performance and aesthetic sensitivity. A bespoke enclosure was designed for the external equipment to ensure the system remained visually discreet within the church grounds. The installation followed a structured timeline, from precise roof marking and bracket mounting to the final commissioning of the integrated battery system.