Do I need solar panels to have battery storage?

Not necessarily. A battery can store electricity from solar panels, but some batteries can also be charged from the grid during cheaper off-peak periods. Whether that suits your property and tariff is something the installer can discuss during the visit.

How long does a home battery last?

That depends on the product supplied and how it is used. Expected lifespan, warranty terms and capacity over time should be confirmed in the quotation before you decide to proceed.

Will a battery power my home during a power cut?

Only some battery systems provide backup power during an outage, and it often requires specific equipment to do so. If this matters to you, raise it with the installer so they can confirm whether the proposed system supports it.

Home Energy

Battery Storage

Battery storage stores electricity for use later, whether it's generated by solar panels or drawn from the grid on a cheaper tariff. Whether it suits your property is confirmed at the installer visit.

How battery storage works

A battery stores electricity so it can be used at a different time — most commonly, storing solar power generated during the day for use in the evening, or charging from the grid overnight on a cheaper tariff and using that stored electricity during peak-rate periods.

The right size and setup depend on the household's electricity use, whether solar is already installed or being considered alongside it, and what the battery is meant to cover. An installer needs to assess the property before confirming what may be suitable.

Could battery storage suit your property?

Electricity use pattern

The installer will look at when electricity is used in the home and whether storing it for later would genuinely help.

Solar panels, existing or planned

A battery is most commonly paired with solar, but can also be installed on its own charging from the grid.

Available space

Battery units need a suitable indoor or outdoor location, which the installer will assess.

Common Questions

Is battery storage worth it?

It depends on your electricity tariff and how much of your daytime solar generation you actually use versus export. It tends to make the most sense if you're often out during the day and use more electricity in the evening. The installer visit can go through the numbers for your property.

Do I need solar panels to have a battery?

No. A battery can be installed on its own and charged from the grid, typically on a cheaper overnight tariff, then used during peak-rate periods. It's most commonly paired with solar but doesn't have to be.

What size battery do I need?

This depends on your household's electricity use, whether you have solar, and what you want the battery to cover — evening use, overnight charging, or backup power. It's a sizing decision best made at the property visit.

Does battery storage work during a power cut?

Not all battery systems provide backup during a power cut — this depends on the specific system. Ask your installer whether the system proposed includes this feature.

Here's what happens next

Tell us about your property

Choose battery storage and provide the basic property and contact details needed to arrange the visit.

We call to discuss your enquiry

With your permission, we'll call to check your details, answer any initial questions and discuss the right next step for your property.

We arrange our installer appointment

We arrange the installer visit and confirm a time that works for you.

Installer availability is organised through six Scottish regions. Enter your postcode when arranging a visit so we can confirm coverage and route your enquiry correctly.