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Solar Battery Storage

Solar battery storage is a must for modern solar systems. At Smartly Energy, we offer an outstanding range of solar battery options.

What is a Solar Battery?

If you’ve found yourself here before, you’ll know that we’re all about solar energy here at Smartly. And whilst solar panels and tiles are a great set up, there’s one way to one up them even further. And that’s by adding solar panel battery storage.

A solar battery stores excess electricity generated by solar panels, allowing you to use this power later. So even on cloudy UK days, or during long winter evenings, you don’t have to turn to the National Grid. This makes solar energy more efficient and cost-effective while increasing your energy independence. You might say solar power panels and batteries sound like a good investment, right?

Why Choose Solar Battery Storage?

Reduced Reliance on the Grid

A solar panel battery helps you make the most of your renewable energy by minimising your need for grid electricity. With rising energy prices, storing and using your own solar power  from your home battery storage means greater control over your energy supply.

Lower Electricity Bills

With a solar panel battery, you can use stored energy instead of drawing from the grid, significantly reducing your electricity costs. Plus, some energy providers offer tariffs that let you sell excess energy back to the grid for additional savings.

Store Electricity for Later Use

A solar battery storage system allows you to store unused solar energy generated during the day and use it when you need it most - whether that’s at night, during peak pricing hours, or in winter when sunlight hours are shorter. With dark and long winters in the UK, this is a real perk.

Protect Your Property Against Power Outages

With a solar panel battery storage system, you’ll have a reliable backup power source during outages. Unlike traditional generators, solar batteries provide seamless, quiet, and emission-free power when the grid goes down. You can sit smug in your solar powered home, without worry.

How Do Solar Batteries Work?

A solar battery storage system is integrated with your solar power panels and batteries, capturing surplus energy from your solar array. This energy is converted from DC to AC power via an inverter, making it usable for your home or business. The system intelligently decides when to store energy, when to use it, and when to send excess back to the grid.

Our Solar Battery Brands / Partners

Givenergy

Made right here in the UK, GivEnergy batteries are all about putting you in charge. The GivEnergy solar battery combines powerful storage, intelligent energy management, and easy integration for a system that works around you (not the other way round).

Fox ESS Solar Battery

Smart, sleek, and seriously powerful, Fox ESS batteries are designed with high impressive performance and flexible, stackable designs. These solar batteries are a top choice for homes that want reliable solar storage without the hassle.

Sigenergy Sigenstor Battery Storage

Sigenergy is the new kid on the block with all the bells and whistles. Think AI-powered control, ultra-fast EV charging, and all-in-one design that brings tomorrow’s energy tech straight into your home today.

Solar Battery FAQs

A DC-coupled battery connects directly to your solar panel system, charging with DC (direct current) electricity before the inverter converts it into usable AC power. This setup is highly efficient for new solar installations, as it reduces energy conversion losses.

An AC-coupled battery is installed after the inverter, meaning it stores AC (alternating current) electricity. This type of solar panel battery is great for retrofitting onto an existing solar system, as it doesn’t require replacing the original inverter.

An all-in-one solar battery storage system, like the Givenergy all in one, combines a battery, inverter, and management software in a single unit, simplifying installation and making the system more compact. These are often more user-friendly and come with advanced energy monitoring features.

Choosing the right solar battery is one thing, making sure it’s installed properly and works at its best for years to come is another. That’s where we come in.

At Smartly, we don’t just install solar power panels and batteries, we create a set up that’s tailored to suit your home and energy needs perfectly. Using only premium brands, we will guide you to choose one that works for you, that’s built to last. And because we believe in doing things properly, every system comes with solid warranties and full maintenance support.

Got a question down the line? No worries, our customer service team is always here to help. From installation to aftercare, we make sure your solar power system runs smoothly, giving you the best savings and the most reliable energy storage possible.

Adding a solar battery to your solar panel system can increase your self-consumption of generated power from around 30-40% to up to 80%, leading to bigger savings on electricity bills. Plus, government incentives and smart tariffs can help offset the initial investment.

A solar inverter is crucial to your solar battery storage system. It converts the DC electricity produced by your solar power panels into AC electricity that can be used in your home. If you have a battery, the inverter also manages energy flow, deciding when to store or use power.

Of course! Rest assured, our team can work around you and your current solar setup. Many solar battery storage systems can be retrofitted onto existing solar panel systems, especially AC-coupled batteries. This allows you to start benefiting from energy storage without needing a brand-new solar setup. Not all solar projects need to be overwhelming.

Most solar batteries last between 10 and 15 years, but their lifespan depends on factors like usage, quality, and upkeep. Premium lithium-ion batteries tend to go the distance, often outlasting cheaper alternatives and coming with solid warranties for extra peace of mind.

A solar battery stores any extra electricity that your solar panels generate during the day, so you can use it later when the sun isn’t shining. Whether it’s at night, on cloudy days, or during long winter evenings, a solar battery helps you make the most of your renewable energy. By reducing your reliance on the National Grid, it can make your solar system even more cost-effective and energy-efficient.

Yes, absolutely! If you already have a solar panel system in place, many solar batteries can be added on. AC-coupled batteries, in particular, are perfect for retrofitting onto your existing system without needing a full overhaul. This means you can start enjoying the benefits of battery storage without replacing your current solar panels.

By adding a solar battery, you can increase your self-consumption of solar energy from 30-40% up to 80%, which could significantly lower your electricity bills. Plus, with government incentives and smart tariffs available, you might even find that the initial cost is more than offset by the savings over time.

Most solar batteries last between 10 and 15 years, depending on factors like usage and maintenance. Premium lithium-ion batteries, like the ones we recommend, are built to last longer and usually come with warranties that provide added peace of mind, so you can count on them for years to come.

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