Can I benefit from installing batteries without solar panels?

Posted on 16th May 2023

While many people associate home energy storage batteries with solar energy systems, they can actually provide significant benefits even without solar panels. Here are some of the benefits of using a home energy storage battery in the UK:

Reduce Energy Costs: By storing energy during off-peak hours when energy is cheaper, you can reduce your overall energy costs. Additionally, during times when energy demand is high and energy prices are at their peak, you can use the stored energy to power your home instead of paying high prices for grid electricity.

Increase Energy Independence: A home energy storage battery provides a backup source of energy, which can be incredibly valuable during power outages or other disruptions. With a home energy storage battery, you won’t have to rely solely on the grid for your energy needs.

Reduce Carbon Footprint: By using a home energy storage battery, you can reduce your carbon footprint by decreasing your reliance on fossil fuels. This is especially important in the UK, where a significant portion of energy still comes from non-renewable sources.

Take Advantage of Time-of-Use Tariffs: Many energy providers in the UK offer time-of-use tariffs, which provide cheaper energy rates during off-peak hours. By using a home energy storage battery to store energy during these times, you can take advantage of these cheaper rates and reduce your energy costs.

Increase Resilience: With a home energy storage battery, you can increase the resilience of your home’s energy system. This is particularly important in areas prone to power outages or other disruptions, as it provides a backup source of energy and ensures that your home remains comfortable and functional.

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We had a very positive experience and outcome with PET's solar panel installation. We'd been thinking about having solar panels sited on our roof for quite some time and I had previously obtained a number of quotes from other companies. However, none of these other companies (which included one from the Mayor Of London's backed Solar Power project) provided us with a tailored best fit solution. Mark, from PET, spent a lot of time in pre-planning the project; looking at our usage, thinking how to get the best solar panel arrangement on our roof for optimum energy production, as well as thinking through about battery storage, providing advice about switching to a new energy company, so we could sell our excess energy back to the grid and a provision of an electric charge point in anticipation of buying a (hybrid) electric vehicle. The installation itself was not always straightforward, as we had an unusual roof design and structure but Mark and the team were honest when they came up against unexpected issues and worked hard to resolve the problems. We have ended up with a system of 15 panels spread across 2 aspects of our roof and 2 batteries, which is generating a good amount of electricity, even on partially overcast days. We also sell back to the grid, which happens automatically when we have exceeded our our own personal use and storage capacity. Overall, a really positive outcome for our household and would fully recommend PET if you want to feel confident to get a solution that maximises the amount of energy you can achieve off your roof.

Can I benefit from installing batteries without solar panels?

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