A solar battery stores excess energy generated by solar panels for later use, ensuring a continuous power supply even when the sun isn't shining. By integrating a solar battery, you can reduce reliance on the grid, lower electricity bills, and enhance your energy independence.
Solar Battery Storage
Integrating a solar battery into your solar panel system ensures you maximise the use of all the energy you produce while also providing the option to sell excess energy back to the grid.
What is a solar battery?
How do solar batteries work?
Solar batteries store excess energy generated by solar panels for later use. During the day, solar panels often produce more electricity than needed. This surplus energy is directed to the solar battery, where it is stored as chemical energy. When the solar panels are not generating electricity, such as during the night or on cloudy days, the stored energy is converted back into usable AC power by an inverter. This ensures a continuous power supply and reduces reliance on the grid. By storing and utilising solar energy efficiently, solar batteries enhance energy independence and optimise the benefits of a solar power system.
TESLA solar batteries
Leaders in battery storage, Tesla batteries not only store power but can also detect outages and maintain your power during grid failure.
Fox Ess batteries
A modular design for maximum flexibility, Fox Ess batteries are designed to be space-efficient, making them a good option for homeowners who have limited space for a solar battery system.
LUX Power batteries
LUX POWER battery storage systems are highly flexible and simple to install. Start with a single battery or add up to 8 with one inverter unit.
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FAQs
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The size of solar batteries varies depending on their capacity and design. Residential solar batteries, like the Tesla Powerwall, typically measure around 45 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. The Fox Ess and Lux Power batteries are smaller.
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Solar batteries can be installed in various locations depending on space and accessibility. Common options include garages and utility rooms.
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Yes, solar panels can work without battery storage. Without batteries, you rely on grid power when your solar panels aren’t producing electricity, such as at night or on cloudy days. While battery storage is not required, it offers benefits like increased energy independence.
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Depending on the manufacturer solar batteries will last between 10-15 years.
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Yes. The Fox Ess batteries are 2.6kwh per battery and you can install up to 7 batteries in a domestic property, meaning you can have up to 18.2KWH of storage.
The Tesla Powerwall is a 13.5kwh battery AC couple system. You can ‘stack’ up to 10 Powerwall 2’s together.
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Yes, solar batteries can work during a power outage, but this depends on your system setup. If your solar battery system includes a backup power feature or a hybrid inverter, it can provide power to your home even when the grid is down. Not all solar battery systems offer this capability, so it's important to verify whether your specific setup includes backup power functionality.
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Some systems have incentives of paying no VAT on the system. Speak to a member of the team to find out more.
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A solar inverter is a crucial component of a solar power system that converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is used to power household appliances and is compatible with the grid.
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