Store Energy, Save More: Battery Storage Explained
Battery Storage Solutions
Battery storage is one of the most effective ways to maximise the benefits of solar energy. When your solar panels generate electricity, it is used immediately by your home or business. Any surplus energy is normally exported back to the grid. With a battery storage system, that excess power is stored for later use, allowing you to draw on it when the sun is not shining, in the evening, overnight, or during peak demand periods.
The Benefits of Battery Storage
Lower Energy Bills
By storing and using more of the energy you generate, you purchase less from your electricity supplier. This reduces your overall bills and provides long-term financial savings.
Energy Independence
Battery storage helps reduce your reliance on the national grid, giving you greater control over your energy use. This is particularly valuable as energy prices remain volatile.
Maximised Solar Benefits
Without a battery, households typically use only 25–35% of the solar power they generate. With storage, this can increase to 70–80%, making your system far more efficient.
Backup Power
Some battery systems can provide backup electricity during power cuts, keeping essential appliances running.
Environmental Impact
By using more of your own renewable energy, you reduce your reliance on fossil-fuel-generated electricity, lowering your carbon footprint.
Battery Storage Options
AC-Coupled Batteries
Suitable for retrofitting to existing solar panel systems, installed independently of the inverter.
DC-Coupled Batteries
Often installed with new solar systems, working directly with the solar inverter for higher efficiency.
Hybrid Systems
Combine solar inverters and batteries into one unit, simplifying installation and improving performance.
Financial Incentives
0% VAT on Battery Installations until March 2027 in Great Britain, reducing upfront costs.
Potential earnings through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), if you export stored energy back to the grid.
Some government schemes and grants may also support households in adopting battery storage as part of wider energy-efficiency measures.
Is Battery Storage Right for You?
Battery storage is particularly beneficial if:
- You generate more solar power than you use during the day.
- You have high evening or overnight electricity consumption.
- You want to protect yourself against rising energy prices.
- You are looking for a quicker return on investment from your solar panels.
Contact Us About Battery Storage
Ready to make the most of your solar energy? Our qualified advisers can help you explore the right battery storage solution for your home or business. We provide free, impartial guidance and connect you with trusted installers, ensuring you get the best system at the right price.