Should I Install A Battery? Energy cost saving Strategies

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Perry Williams

Director of Recharge Renewable

What we discuss

Should I install a battery without having a solar Energy System?

In short, yes! 100% payback over 10 years.

Storing energy in your home battery during low-tariff periods to use during peak costs would be a great cost-benefit.

The maths

Off peak: Per Kwh 0.06p / on peak 0.36p
Battery usable capacity: 10 Kwh. Installation price: £6,000
£6,000/0.30p = 20000 purchased at a lower off-peak rate of 0.06p and consumed during peak times would be cost-neutral.

With an average consumption of 3500 Kwh units per year, payback would be 5.1 years.
With the batteries having a 10-year warranty, this would allow a 100% return on investment.
This excludes energy price rises; in reality, the the the the ROI would be much greater.

Significant Energy Bill Reduction for homeowners in the UK seeking proactive ways to trim down their energy expenses, home battery storage offers an ingenious solution. You can tap into cheaper off-peak power from the grid, effectively reducing your energy costs. Time-of-use tariffs designate specific hours of the day when

Grid electricity is more affordable due to lower demand. Using a battery storage system, you can
conveniently program it to charge from the grid during these cost-effective hours using a simple mobile app.

Reliable backup power supply

Many homes, particularly those situated in rural or remote areas, frequently contend with power outages. Some resort to generators as a backup power source. However, opting for a battery-only system presents a greener and more sustainable alternative to fuel-powered generators, especially if
You’re on a 100% green energy tariff. With the addition of an Emergency Power Supply (EPS) to your battery storage setup, you gain the ability to use stored energy during blackouts, ensuring critical appliances like your refrigerator, cooker, or computer remain operational.

Given the UK’s preparations for potential blackouts due to gas and electricity supply shortages, there’s no better time than now to invest in a home battery storage system equipped with EPS. Enhanced Energy Independence for homeowners whose properties are unsuitable for solar panels or wind turbines, installing a stand-alone battery system represents an excellent choice to bolster your green credentials and energy independence. Battery storage, even without solar, empowers you with greater control over your energy utilization, reducing your reliance on the grid.

By adopting home battery storage without the need for solar panels, you can take charge of your energy consumption, minimise your grid dependence, and move towards a more environmentally conscious and sustainable energy future.

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