Store More of Your Energy with Battery Storage
Battery storage can be installed alongside a new solar system, added to many existing solar installations or even used on its own with suitable electricity tariffs. By storing energy for when you need it most, battery storage can help you use more of your own electricity, reduce reliance on the grid & take greater control of your energy costs.
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Three main uses
Three Ways Battery Storage Can Benefit Your Home or Business
Battery storage isn't one-size-fits-all. Here are the three main situations it applies to & how the assessment approach differs for each.
New solar and battery together
If you're installing solar, adding battery storage at the same time often provides the most efficient and cost effective solution. The entire system can be designed to work together from day one.
Retrofitting to an existing solar system
Many existing solar systems can be upgraded with battery storage. Compatibility depends on your inverter & system design, which we'll assess before making any recommendations.
Battery storage on its own
If you don't have solar but use a time of use tariff, a battery can let you charge from the grid at cheaper off peak rates & use that stored energy during peak periods. We'll assess whether battery only storage is likely to deliver meaningful benefits based on your tariff & energy usage.
What the assessment covers
What we look at during a battery assessment
Capacity
The right battery size depends on your energy usage & how you use electricity. Not simply choosing the largest battery available.
Compatibility
Where battery storage is being added to an existing system, we'll check compatibility with your inverter & current installation.
Placement
Batteries need a suitable installation location — appropriate space, temperature range and access.
Usage patterns
Understanding when you use electricity helps determine how much benefit battery storage is likely to provide.
Backup expectations
Not every battery provides backup power during a power cut. We'll explain exactly what each system is capable of.
Monitoring
Most modern battery systems include monitoring through an app. We'll explain what you can expect to see.
The benefits of battery storage vary depending on your system, electricity tariff & how you use energy. We'll explain what you can realistically expect based on your individual circumstances.
Battery storage questions
- In most cases, yes — but compatibility matters. We need to check your inverter, available space for the battery, your electrics and how your existing system is wired. There are several retrofit options at different capacity points, and the right one depends on your system, your energy use and your goals.
- Some battery systems include backup functionality, but not all — and the degree of backup varies significantly by model. During the assessment, we'll discuss what backup capability means in practice for your home, which systems support it and what the realistic limitations are. We don't overstate what batteries can do.
Want to know if battery storage makes sense for your property?
A free assessment is the starting point — a straightforward conversation about your property, your energy use and what you're hoping to achieve. No pressure, no obligation.