Solar Battery Storage Guides

Home Battery Backup During a Power Cut: What Actually Works?

Having a home battery does not automatically mean your home will stay powered during a power cut. What stays on depends on five separate things: w...

G98 or G99 for Home Battery Storage in Great Britain?

You cannot decide whether G98 or G99 applies to a home battery from its kWh capacity alone. In Great Britain, the installer has to assess the whol...

How to Add Battery Storage to Existing Solar Panels in the UK

Yes. Many homeowners can add battery storage to an existing solar PV system without replacing the current solar inverter. An AC-coupled battery is...

Home Battery Without Solar: Does It Make Sense in the UK?

Yes. A home battery can work without solar panels by charging from the grid and storing electricity for later use. Whether home battery storage in...

Can You Charge a Home Battery on Cheap Overnight Electricity?

Yes, a home battery can be charged from the grid overnight if the battery, inverter and installation support that operating mode. Whether it is wo...

What Size Home Battery Do I Need in the UK?

There is no single home battery size that suits every UK household. The useful starting point is two separate numbers: how many kilowatt-hours (kW...