FEATURED Project

Insight Energy Solar and Battery Storage Installation in Lenox MA

This Lenox homeowner built a new barn and garage on their property and used the construction process as the opportunity to integrate a full solar and battery storage system from the start. With a guaranteed annual solar production of 14,002 kWh and National Grid’s rising utility rates, the system is engineered to cover the property’s full electrical demand while providing reliable backup through two SolarEdge batteries. The homeowner chose a cash purchase to secure the strongest long-term return and eliminate financing costs.

Insight Energy Systems designed the entire solution to fit the property’s layout, the new structure, and the existing conduit already in place. The result is a clean, efficient, and durable energy system built to operate for decades.

Project Highlights

System Type: Residential Solar + Battery Storage
Annual Energy Offset: Designed to cover the home’s 14,002 kWh annual usage
Mounting Style: Asphalt roof mount
Financing: Cash purchase to maximize ROI
Battery Storage: Two SolarEdge batteries installed with manufacturer warranty
Installer: Insight Energy Systems’ certified installation team
Year 1 Savings: $5,040.72
Lifetime Savings (30 years): $282,708.47
Average Annual Savings: $9,423.62
Net System Cost: $48,197.75

Project Details and Process

The project centered on the new barn and garage structure, which provided the mounting location for the solar array and housed the battery storage equipment. The building had an empty conduit installed during construction, which Insight used to connect the inverter output circuit back to the house where the Balance of Useful Infrastructure (BUI) was located.

Scope included:

Full roof-mounted solar array on the new asphalt roof
Two SolarEdge batteries installed in the barn
Inverter and energy storage system mounted inside the garage
Use of existing conduit for all required output and communication circuits
All permitting coordinated and completed by Insight
All installation, inspections, and system activation handled directly by Insight
Two-year workmanship warranty included
All manufacturer warranties included for batteries and equipment

The design ensures efficient use of the property’s layout and structural design, clean electrical routing between the barn and the home, and long-term resilience for both solar generation and battery backup.

Savings Summary

Over its 30‑year life, this Lenox Solar + Battery system will:

Generate $282.7k in total utility savings
Deliver an average of $9.4k savings per year
Provide a net lifetime financial benefit of $234.5k after incentives

Each year’s savings grow with utility inflation, culminating in savings of roughly $15.7k in year 30.
Because the system was a cash purchase, the homeowner retains the entire benefit without financing costs, an excellent long‑term ROI.

Project Insights

This project demonstrates Insight Energy’s ability to integrate solar and battery storage into new construction environments without adding complications for the homeowner. By using the existing conduit and planning the energy system around the new barn, the design remained clean and efficient. Placing the batteries inside the barn protects the equipment, simplifies service access, and supports long-term reliability.

The combination of high annual production and dual SolarEdge batteries ensures the homeowner is insulated from rate increases, power outages, and grid disruptions. The system is built to provide stable performance and strong economic returns over its operational life.

Why Homeowners in Massachusetts Choose Insight Energy

Insight Energy delivers complete solar and storage solutions without outsourcing critical steps. Homeowners choose Insight for direct control over design, installation, permitting, inspections, and activation. The process is handled end-to-end by local professionals who understand the electrical requirements, the regional utility landscape, and the long-term performance considerations of solar and battery systems.

Massachusetts homeowners choose Insight because:

Every system is engineered for long-term return, not short-term volume
All project phases are handled in-house for consistency and accountability
Installations are optimized for local building rules, utility requirements, and weather conditions
Equipment is selected for reliability, warranties, and long-term serviceability
Insight provides clear financial reasoning and performance expectations

This Lenox project shows the level of detail, planning, and precision homeowners can expect when partnering with Insight Energy Systems.