What size solar storage battery do I need?

Most homes find 5kWh more than adequate to store excess solar energy for night- time usage whereas larger homes using a greater energy consumption may need a battery with a 10kWh capacity.  We’d advise you to refer to your electricity bills in order to determine your average daily consumption of energy and then we can install a battery suitable to you and your home. 

What are your reasons for installing a solar storage battery?

People in Corby and across the United Kingdom install solar storage batteries in their homes mainly to increase their energy independence by storing excess electricity they have generated from their solar panels. They can then use the stored energy during peak times resulting in a smaller reliance upon the grid.

Another popular deciding factor DNA Father & Son’s have been repeatedly told is to provide our customers with back-up power during power outages. 

Benefits to having solar storage batteries

So, what factors affect what size solar storage battery you need? This can slightly impact the benefits to having them however generally they will be the same with only varying extents. 

• Using stored solar energy during peak times when the rates are higher can help to lower your energy bills. 
• The majority of battery storage solutions that have solar PV (photovoltaic) are VAT exempt thus reducing their upfront costs 
• By using clean, stored solar energy rather than electricity from the grid that is generated from fossil fuels, you will reduce your carbon footprint. 
• Storing excess solar energy to power your Corby home when needed reduces your independence upon the grid and will keep you up and running during a power cut. 

What factors impact solar storage batteries?

It is not just what size solar storage battery do I need? You should be asking yourself but also what factors impact solar storage batteries in your home?

Aside from battery capacity your need to consider solar panel output, energy consumption patterns, location and sunlight hours, battery quality and degradation and grid electricity prices. 

DNA Father & Son’s would also ask you to consider these key points too: - 

• The size of your roof and its orientation. The space available will impact the potential energy that can be generated.  
• The overall weather conditions in Corby. Cloudy or rainy weather can reduce solar panel output although they will continue to work through all four seasons.
• Installation Costs. The upfront costs when having a solar storage battery system installed. 
• Government Incentives. The United Kingdom government is known to offer grants and other support for solar storage batteries. These currently include ECO4, 0% VAT, Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) and Warm Homes Plan. Further information can be found online, and certain criteria may need to be met. 

DNA Father & Son’s Electrical - Solar Battery Experts in Corby

DNA Father & Son’s Electrical hope they have put your mind at ease as to What size solar storage battery do I need? However should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01536 505720 or request a callback via our website here. 

We are your the number one choice for professional reliable and safe service. Together we can not only decrease the strain on the national grid, reduce households carbon emissions and encourage the use of clean, renewable energy sources in Corby.