GoodWe, in partnership with Wagner Renewables Ltd, has completed a customised solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installation at MSO Marine, a historic boatyard at the junction of the Grand Union Canal and the River Thames in Brentford, West London.
The project integrates rooftop and barge-mounted PV systems with a GoodWe ET-50 hybrid inverter and a 102.4 kWh GoodWe BAT112 battery, aiming to provide clean energy, cost savings, and improved energy resilience for the site.
MSO Marine, recognised for its combination of traditional boatbuilding craftsmanship and modern technology, faced high energy demands. To address these, GoodWe and Wagner Renewables designed a tailored renewable solution that preserved the site’s heritage while accounting for challenges such as flood risk from the riverfront.
The installation features two PV systems – one on the workshop roof and another on a barge – engineered to maximise energy generation despite shading and the barge’s curved surface. A mechanically fixed mounting system reduced structural load while maintaining performance.
To complement the PV systems, Wagner installed the GoodWe BAT112 battery on a custom steel plinth to mitigate flood risk. Operating alongside the GoodWe ET-50 hybrid inverter, the battery enables efficient energy management between generation, storage, and consumption.
Its high charge and discharge capacity supports the site’s base load, provides peak shaving, and ensures reliable power availability.
According to GoodWe, the system allows MSO Marine to increase solar self-consumption, reduce grid dependency, optimise tariffs, and strengthen energy resilience.
“This project shows the flexibility and power of GoodWe’s hybrid technology. Working with Wagner, we delivered a tailor-made solution that brings renewable energy to historic locations like MSO Marine,” said Neil Evans, Territory Manager UK & Ireland at GoodWe.
“Integrating solar and storage on both a workshop and barge required creativity, precision, and teamwork. The result is a showcase of technical excellence and sustainability in action,” added Mark Wells, Technical Director at Wagner Renewables Ltd.
