Solar Battery
For sustainable, cosy homes
Loving your solar panels, but don’t want to keep relying on the grid at night or on cloudy days? A solar battery is the perfect solution. It stores the energy your solar panels generate during the day, so you can use it when you need it the most.
Benefits
Part of the heat pump will live outside of your house. This part often looks like a slightly larger air conditioning unit that you might see on buildings when you go abroad. They typically sit on the ground and will often be attached to one of your exterior walls.
Adding a battery is a great step if you want to:
Maximise Your Savings: The average three-bedroom house can save an extra £582 a year by adding a solar battery, as it allows you to use your own generated electricity instead of buying it from the grid at peak times.
Become Energy-Independent: By storing your own power, you can reduce your reliance on the grid and protect yourself from rising electricity prices.
Backup Power: A solar battery is a lifesaver during a power outage, ensuring you can keep essential appliances like lights and refrigerators running.
Maximise Your Electricity Tariff: Store cheaper off-peak electricity with a smart tariff, even without solar, to reduce daytime grid use and boost savings.
Reduce Your Carbon Emissions: By using more of your own clean, renewable energy, a solar battery can help you further cut your carbon footprint by an average 7%.
Install a solution for years to come: Modern lithium-ion batteries typically have a lifespan of 10-15 years and come with excellent warranties.
4 Easy Steps
Free Adviser Call
Free Home Assessment
Quotation and Supplier Selection
Installation and Completion
Speak with an Energy Adviser
If you would like help understanding your options or exploring which energy improvements might suit your home, our expert advisers are here to guide you. They will take the time to learn about your goals and your property so they can offer clear, practical advice that supports your next steps with YorEnergy.
You can use the calendar on the right to book a time that works for you. The next step is simply choosing a slot that fits your schedule, and one of our advisers will be ready to help, whether you need quick guidance or are preparing to begin a home energy project.
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Solar battery explained
Store energy to use later.
Save on your energy bills.
Lower your carbon footprint.
What do air source heat pumps look like and where will they fit in your house?
Part of the heat pump will live outside of your house. This part often looks like a slightly larger air conditioning unit that you might see on buildings when you go abroad. They typically sit on the ground and will often be attached to one of your exterior walls.
How It Fits in Your Home
Solar batteries are compact, modern units, typically about the size of a fridge-freezer. They are designed for indoor installation and can be neatly wired into your existing solar panel system. The battery size you need depends on your energy consumption. A typical one- or two-bedroom home might need a 2-4 kWh battery, while a three-bedroom house often requires around 8 kWh of storage.
Where should you install it? Most people choose to install their solar battery in a garage, utility room, or a dedicated cupboard. Our advisors can help you find the best place for it in your specific home. We primarily use lithium-ion batteries as they are more compact, efficient, and last longer.
FAQ's - Solar Panels
Committing to a large-scale home upgrade can seem scary, but support is available; and it’s worth it both for the environment and for the improved comfort, security and lower bills.
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