If you are looking at investing in solar panels, or already have these on your roof, then it’s definitely worth considering a solar battery storage solution! By storing the energy produced by your panels during the day, you can ensure that your panels can continue to power your evening activity (once the sun has set).
With over three years experience installing solar batteries, we’re your go-to installers for all things renewable in the north of England.
A solar battery operates by storing the electricity produced by your solar PV panels. By doing this, you help to ensure that your home electricity usage doesn’t revert back to the national grid as soon as the sun sets and your panels stop generating!
Modern solar battery storage systems will have an expected lifespan of between 5 – 15 years depending on the model and your usage habits – our qualified team will give you more details before fitting your solar battery. The extended lifespan means that you will generally have plenty of time in which to regain your investment from the energy savings.
A solar battery doesn’t need to go right next to your solar panels – despite what many people think, they’re not directly connected so this gives some leeway in placement. Your solar panels will connect directly to your consumer unit (more commonly known as a fuse box). The solar battery comes into play regarding the connection between your fuse box and the grid. When it detects that you’re drawing power from the grid, it will switch to using your solar battery as the energy source instead.
In times when your solar panels are producing more energy than you’re currently using, the excess will be sent back to the fuse box and then diverted into your solar battery instead of being fed back to the grid.
Our solar battery installation team are highly qualified (MCS + PV Accredited) and will always be at hand to answer any questions you might have about your newly fitted solar battery system. They will also provide you with their recommendation for the most effective system for your home – explaining the solar and battery requirements to optimise your home.
The installation itself generally takes less than a day, but our team will confirm this at the same time as they’re providing your quote. In most cases, this can be provided following some images of your property or a video call – there’s no need to wait for a call out!
