Why Add a Battery to Solar?
Store Solar for Night Use
Batteries store excess daytime solar electricity for use in the evening when panels stop generating.
Increase Self-Consumption to 70%+
Without a battery, you use around 40% of solar generation. A battery raises this to 70–80%.
Time-of-Use Tariff Savings
Charge your battery on cheap overnight rates and use stored power during expensive peak hours.
Backup Power
Some battery systems provide emergency backup power during grid outages.
Solar + Battery Packages
| Package | Battery | Cost | Self-Use | Saving/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Only | None | £6,500–£7,500 | 35–45% | £500–£650 |
| Solar + 5 kWh Battery | 5 kWh | £10,000–£12,000 | 60–70% | £700–£900 |
| Solar + 10 kWh Battery | 10 kWh | £13,000–£16,000 | 70–80% | £1,000–£1,300 |
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Solar Savings Guide
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