Home Battery Storage Installation
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How Home Battery Storage Works
A home battery storage system works alongside your solar panels to capture excess electricity generated during the day and store it for use later. Without a battery, any solar energy you do not consume at the point of generation is exported to the National Grid. While the Smart Export Guarantee pays you for exports, the rate is typically just 4 to 5p per kWh, compared to the 30p or more you pay to buy electricity back from the grid in the evening.
The battery charges automatically when your solar panels generate more than your home needs, typically during midday hours. In the evening, when your panels stop generating but your household demand peaks with cooking, heating, lighting, and entertainment, the battery discharges stored energy to power your home instead of drawing expensive electricity from the grid. A well-sized battery system can cover most or all of your evening and overnight consumption, dramatically increasing the proportion of solar energy you self-consume from around 40% to 80% or more.
Modern home batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry, the same proven technology used in electric vehicles. They are safe, quiet, compact, and designed for daily cycling over a 10 to 15 year lifespan. Most systems are wall-mounted in a garage, utility room, or even externally, and take up less space than a standard boiler.
Daytime: Solar Charges Battery
Your solar panels generate electricity. Your home uses what it needs first, and any surplus flows into the battery rather than being exported cheaply.
Evening: Battery Powers Your Home
As the sun sets and your energy demand peaks, the battery discharges stored solar energy to power your lighting, cooking, and appliances without drawing from the grid.
Overnight: Grid as Backup
Once the battery is depleted, your home draws from the grid as normal. With time-of-use tariffs, you can even charge the battery overnight on cheap rates and use that energy during expensive peak hours.
Why Install Battery Storage?
Store Excess Solar Energy
Instead of exporting surplus solar electricity for just 4 to 5p per kWh, store it and use it yourself when it is worth 30p or more. This can increase your solar self-consumption from 40% to over 80%, transforming your solar investment.
Backup Power Resilience
Some battery systems offer Emergency Power Supply (EPS) functionality, keeping essential circuits running during grid outages. While not a full off-grid solution, EPS can maintain lighting, your fridge, and internet router during power cuts, providing valuable peace of mind.
Battery Storage Pricing
Home battery storage systems typically cost between £3,000 and £8,000 depending on the battery capacity and whether you need a new hybrid inverter or can retrofit to your existing setup. A 5kWh battery suits most homes with a 3 to 4kW solar system, while larger homes or those with EV chargers may benefit from 10kWh or larger systems.
When installed alongside solar panels, battery storage attracts the same 0% VAT rate, making the combined system significantly more affordable than purchasing separately. Retrofitting a battery to an existing solar installation also qualifies for 0% VAT. We recommend battery storage from proven manufacturers including GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and SolaX, all backed by comprehensive warranties of 10 to 12 years.
The payback period for battery storage depends on your energy consumption patterns, solar generation, and tariff. Most homeowners see payback within 5 to 8 years through a combination of increased self-consumption and time-of-use tariff arbitrage. After payback, the battery continues to save money for the remainder of its 15-plus year expected lifespan.
Approved Battery Brands We Install
We supply and install leading home battery storage systems, each selected for reliability, warranty length, and value.
GivEnergy AIO2
All-in-one hybrid inverter and battery. Strong UK support network and excellent app control.
Tesla Powerwall 3
13.5 kWh whole-home backup with integrated inverter. Ideal for larger homes with EVs.
Fox ESS ECS Series
Excellent value hybrid battery system. Scalable capacity and broad inverter compatibility.
SolarEdge Home Battery
Seamlessly integrates with SolarEdge inverters. Optimised panel-level performance and monitoring.
Not sure which battery is right for your home? Book a free survey and we will recommend the best fit.
Solar Setup Options Compared
See how battery storage transforms the value of your solar investment.
| Solar Only | Best Value Solar + Battery | Solar + Battery + EV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-consumption rate | ~35–45% | ~75–85% | ~90–95% |
| Annual bill saving | £600–£900 | £1,000–£1,500 | £1,800–£2,500+ |
| Grid export income (SEG) | £80–£150/yr | £40–£80/yr | £20–£50/yr |
| Backup power during outages | ✗ | ✓ (EPS models) | ✓ (EPS models) |
| Payback period | 6–10 years | 8–12 years | 8–12 years |
| Evening electricity free | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car charging free | Partial (daytime) | Partial (daytime) | ✓ Full |
Our Process
How It Works
From initial enquiry to a fully operational system — a clear, transparent process with no surprises.
Step 01
Free Survey
We visit your property, assess your roof, review your energy bills, and discuss your goals — all at no cost and no obligation.
Step 02
System Design
We design a bespoke system tailored to your property, energy usage, and budget — with a clear fixed-price quote and no hidden extras.
Step 03
Expert Install
Our MCS-certified team installs your system efficiently and safely, typically completing residential jobs in a single day.
Step 04
Aftercare
We handle all paperwork, DNO notifications, and MCS certification. Ongoing support and monitoring for the full lifetime of your system.
Battery Storage Installation Areas
We install battery storage systems across our full service area. Below are our dedicated battery storage location pages with local detail.
Battery Storage Doncaster
Based here from our base
Battery Storage Sheffield
18 miles from our base
Battery Storage Nottingham
60 miles from our base
Battery Storage Leicester
70 miles from our base
Battery Storage Derby
55 miles from our base
Battery Storage Northampton
90 miles from our base
Battery Storage Coventry
80 miles from our base
Battery Storage Solihull
90 miles from our base
Battery Storage Wolverhampton
95 miles from our base
Battery Storage Birmingham
90 miles from our base
Battery Storage Milton Keynes
100 miles from our base
Battery Storage Oxford
115 miles from our base
Battery Storage Reading
140 miles from our base
Battery Storage Bristol
160 miles from our base
Battery Storage Southampton
160 miles from our base
Battery Storage Portsmouth
165 miles from our base
Battery Storage Brighton
190 miles from our base
Battery Storage Cambridge
110 miles from our base
Battery Storage Norwich
130 miles from our base
Battery Storage Ipswich
145 miles from our base
Battery Storage Peterborough
90 miles from our base
Battery Storage Colchester
155 miles from our base
Battery Storage Manchester
60 miles from our base
Battery Storage Liverpool
75 miles from our base
Battery Storage Leeds
25 miles from our base
Battery Storage Newcastle
100 miles from our base
Battery Storage Edinburgh
180 miles from our base
Battery Storage Cardiff
150 miles from our base
Battery Storage Swansea
175 miles from our base
Battery Storage Bath
155 miles from our base
Battery Storage Exeter
215 miles from our base
Battery Storage Plymouth
240 miles from our base
Battery Storage Chester
105 miles from our base
Battery Storage Preston
90 miles from our base
Battery Storage Bournemouth
175 miles from our base
Battery Storage Swindon
130 miles from our base
Battery Storage Gloucester
120 miles from our base
We also install battery storage across Rotherham, Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds, and beyond. Call 0333 577 5464 to discuss your project.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, particularly with current electricity prices. Without a battery, excess solar energy is exported for just 4–5p per kWh. With a battery, you store that energy and use it in the evening when grid electricity costs 30p+ per kWh — a 6x price difference. A battery typically adds 3–5 years to the solar payback period but significantly increases total savings over the system lifetime.
Home battery storage systems typically cost £3,000–£8,000 depending on capacity. A 5kWh battery suits most homes with a 3–4kW solar system. Larger homes or those with EV chargers may benefit from 10kWh+ systems. All battery installations include 0% VAT when installed alongside or retrofitted to solar panels.
Yes. We regularly retrofit battery storage to existing solar installations. The process involves assessing your current system, choosing a compatible battery, and installing it alongside your existing inverter (or replacing the inverter with a hybrid model). Most retrofits take one day.
Most modern lithium-ion solar batteries are warranted for 10–12 years or a set number of charge cycles (typically 6,000–10,000). In practice, batteries often last 15+ years with gradual capacity reduction. After the warranty period, most retain 60–70% of original capacity.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Real Yorkshire homeowners who have upgraded to battery storage.
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