Do you need to install Battery Storage with your Solar Panels?
How you can save money on your energy bills with battery storage installation, without needing a solar panel installation.
Should I install battery-storage without solar?
As solar and battery installers in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, we welcome recent news that battery-only installations will qualify for 0% VAT, there has never been a better time to have battery storage fitted.
Why do people choose battery storage over a full solar panel system?
There are a number of reasons why our customers have batteries fitted on their own. Some customers in the rural areas of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire suffer from frequent power cuts so they want the ability to be able to use the batteries as emergency power, which will be talked about in more detail later on.
However, most of our local battery installations have been for the purposes of saving money on energy bills.
Not all roofs are suitable but solar but, just because your roof isn’t suitable for solar panels, doesn’t mean you can’t save more on your energy bills.
How does battery storage work?
Batteries can be programmed to work in different ways. However, the main principle is that it is a storage device that allows you to purchase energy at a much cheaper rate during off-peak hours. Battery Storage enables you to use the cheaper energy that you have pre-purchased during the peak hours. And of course, if you have solar panels, you can use them to store excess energy generated by your array.
Is worth fitting battery storage on its own?
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Yes, if you have access to a cheaper energy tariff during certain hours of the day, you can charge your battery during those off-peak times. Once the higher tariff period begins, your system will switch to using the stored energy, effectively allowing you to benefit from the cheaper rate even when prices go up.
From our solar and battery installations across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Staffordshire, most customers are seeing significant savings — with off-peak rates as low as a quarter of the standard rate, helping them reduce their energy bills by up to 75%. Just keep in mind that the standing charge remains the same, currently around £195 per year. Some providers, like Octopus Energy, even claim to offer off-peak tariffs at just a tenth of the standard rate.
How long does it take to pay back battery storage?
This will vary, however, according to Ofgem, the energy price cap for typical households, is £1928, taking away the standing charge for the year of approx. £195 per year. This means the typical household will use £1733 of electricity. If you can fully utilise tariffs at 1/4 of your standard rate, then you should be saving £1300 per year with batteries alone.
How much does battery storage cost to install?
The typical battery installation is said to cost approximately £1000 per kWh to install, however, we can usually offer a 10kWh battery fully installed with a hybrid solar-ready inverter for under £5000. This means you could have your battery fitted and then have solar fitted at a later date, spreading out the cost!
Can I still get solar fitted after the batteries are fitted?
On all our battery-storage only installs, we will install inverters capable of solar upgrades. Just like on all our solar-only installs, we will install inverters capable of future battery upgrades.
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Do solar batteries power the house if there’s a power cut?
Yes, they can but it depends on your inverter’s capabilities it should have Emergency Power Supply mode inbuilt (EPS). It is usually recommended that you only use essential equipment, such as your boiler and perhaps your Wi-Fi router/TV/Lighting. However, the bigger the inverter and batteries, the more you can power. Not all inverters can run without mains power, and if they can, they must be installed in a certain way to allow them to provide power in a blackout.
At Spot On Electrical (Midlands) Ltd – we complete solar and battery installations in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. We will work with you to plan the ideal system for you your home, and your usage.
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We also carry out commercial and industrial electrical installation and testing throughout the Midlands.
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