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If you have solar panels at home, installing a solar battery is an excellent way to make more use of the electricity they generate. At Paul Hussey Electrical Contractors, we provide solar battery installation and electrical integration for homeowners in Bath and the surrounding areas, including Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton, and Trowbridge, helping you get more from your renewable energy system.
A solar battery is a home energy storage system that stores surplus electricity generated by your solar panels during the day. Rather than sending all your unused electricity back to the grid, you can save it for when you need it. This means you can use more of your own solar power in the evening, overnight or during periods when your panels are generating less electricity.
Solar battery storage can help reduce your reliance on grid electricity, lower your energy bills and maximise your solar self-consumption. Depending on your system and energy tariff, you may also be able to charge your battery using cheaper off-peak electricity and use the stored energy when grid electricity costs more.
As experienced electrical contractors, we can help you explore the options available for your home. Whether you’re considering a complete solar PV system with battery storage or want to add a battery to existing solar panels, we’ll explain the possibilities and help you find a practical solution to suit your property, electricity consumption and budget.
Solar battery storage allows you to use more of the renewable electricity your home generates, rather than relying entirely on energy from the grid. Understanding how a battery works can help you decide whether installing one is the right investment for your household.
During the day, your solar panels generate electricity to power appliances, lighting and other electrical equipment. If your panels produce more electricity than you’re using, the surplus can charge your battery. When solar generation falls in the evening or overnight, your home can draw on the stored electricity instead.
The amount of energy you can store depends on your battery’s usable capacity, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Choosing the right capacity is important: a system should reflect your household’s typical electricity consumption, solar generation and patterns of use, rather than simply being the largest available battery.
There are different types of domestic battery storage systems, including AC-coupled and DC-coupled batteries. The most suitable option will depend on whether you’re installing new solar panels or adding storage to an existing system, as well as the compatibility of your inverter and electrical installation.
Some batteries also offer smart energy monitoring through a smartphone app, allowing you to check generation, storage and electricity consumption. Depending on the equipment selected, you may also be able to use stored energy during a power cut, provided the system incorporates suitable backup functionality.
Battery storage savings and payback periods vary according to installation costs, electricity tariffs, battery efficiency and household usage. We’ll help you understand the options before deciding how to proceed.
You may also wish to explore our other renewable energy and electrical services, including Solar PV installation, general electrical services, EV charging installation and air conditioning services.
Installing a solar battery doesn’t have to be a complicated process. However, choosing the right equipment and ensuring it is safely integrated with your home’s electrical installation are essential.
The first step is to assess your property, existing solar PV equipment (if applicable), electricity consumption and available installation space. This helps establish the appropriate battery capacity and whether your existing inverter is compatible or needs upgrading. We’ll also consider the positioning of the battery and any electrical work required.
Once the design has been agreed, installation involves positioning and connecting the battery, integrating it with the inverter and electrical system, and configuring the controls. The work required will depend on the system, the condition of your existing installation and whether additional components or upgrades are necessary.
Straightforward installations may be completed within a day, although more involved projects can take longer. Where necessary, grid connection notifications, Distribution Network Operator (DNO) requirements or approvals may also affect the overall timescale. We’ll explain the anticipated process for your particular installation before work begins.
Safety and compliance are central to the installation. Electrical work must meet the applicable requirements of the BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations and Building Regulations, alongside relevant battery storage installation guidance. Equipment selection, installation methods and any necessary notifications or approvals must be appropriate to the system being installed.
Ongoing maintenance is important, too. Following the manufacturer’s recommendations, keeping the installation area suitable and checking for system alerts can help you identify potential issues. Periodic professional checks can assess connections, inverter operation, battery performance and system monitoring. If your battery develops a fault or its performance deteriorates, we can advise on the electrical work required and whether repair, replacement or an upgrade is appropriate.
Paul Hussey is fully accredited to provide electrical, smart home and solar PV services to homeowners across Bath and the surrounding area, including Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton and Trowbridge.
MCS registered contractors need to show their competence, so the clients can rely on us to make sure we offer correct advice.
Installing a 2.0Kwp system can save approximately 1 tonne of carbon dioxide per year so you are not only saving costs but also improving your carbon footprint.
We will only proceed once we are 100% happy with the survey, so the client can rest assure that there will not be added extras once installations are complete.
We take care of every aspect of the installation, from scaffolding to leaving the site clean and tidy.
We strive to offer a first-class service!
As members of the RECC Assurance Scheme, we agree to abide by the RECC Renewable Energy Consumer Code. It covers all the factors that contribute to a high standard of consumer service, before, during and after your contract is agreed.
These include;
We make sure your installations run as smooth as possible from start to finish and consumer confidence is maintained throughout.
The majority of work is based on recommendations so meeting the above criteria is very important to us.
NICEIC MCS Accreditation
We are licensed by the Microgeneration Certification SCHEME (MCS) which have set high standards to quality management and customer care during the design, installation and commissioning for any tariff’s. The primary aim of MCS is to provide customers with the confidence and protection in the renewable energy sector by guaranteeing that microgeneration products and installers who present the logo meet, and will continue to meet, robust quality standards.