Home Battery Storage in York & Yorkshire
Store your solar energy and use it when you need it — not when the sun happens to be shining.
Why Add a Battery?
Without a battery, you only use about 30% of the solar energy you generate. A battery changes that completely.
Use More of Your Solar
Store excess energy during the day and use it at night. Boost self-consumption from 30% to up to 90%.
Cut Bills Further
Save an additional £300–£500 per year on top of your solar savings by using stored energy at peak times.
Backup Power
Keep the lights on during a power cut. Your battery keeps your essential circuits running.
Charge from the Grid
Charge your battery cheaply overnight on an off-peak tariff, then use that energy during expensive peak hours.
Reduce Grid Reliance
Less dependence on the grid means less exposure to rising energy prices — now and in the future.
Smart Monitoring
Track your energy flows in real-time. See exactly how much you're generating, storing, and using.
How Battery Storage Works
Your battery works silently alongside your solar panels, storing energy for when you need it most.
The Problem with Solar Alone
Without a battery, much of your solar energy is wasted. Here's what changes when you add storage.
Solar Without Battery
Without storage, excess solar energy is exported to the grid for around 5p/kWh — but you buy it back at 27p/kWh in the evening. That's a poor deal.
Solar With Battery
With a battery, you store that excess energy and use it yourself. You keep the full value of every kWh you generate — and your bills drop dramatically.
What Makes a Good Battery?
We install whichever battery system is right for your home — no brand bias, no tied agreements. Here's what we look for.
Battery sizes range from 5kWh to 15kWh. We'll recommend the right size based on your energy usage — not sell you more than you need.
Look for at least a 10-year warranty. Most quality batteries last 15–20 years with minimal capacity loss.
Some systems let you start small and add extra capacity later if your needs change. We'll help you plan ahead.
Round-trip efficiency tells you how much energy you lose in the store-and-use cycle. 95%+ is excellent.
We'll explain the pros and cons of every option in plain English and recommend what's actually right for your home. We're not tied to any manufacturer.
The York Solar Difference
Adding a battery is a big decision. Here's why Yorkshire homeowners trust us to get it right.
We Assess Your Usage First
We review your energy bills and usage patterns to recommend the right battery size — not the biggest one.
Seamless Integration
Your battery works perfectly with your existing solar. We handle all the wiring, settings, and commissioning.
We Teach You How to Use It
We don't just install and leave. We show you how to get the most from your system — including tariff optimisation.
Quick Installation
Most battery installations are completed in a single day. Minimal disruption, maximum benefit.
"The battery storage has been a game-changer. We're using 90% of what we generate now instead of exporting it for pennies. The team made the whole process so easy to understand."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about home battery storage
Yes! We can retrofit a battery to most existing solar installations. We'll assess your current system and recommend the best approach.
Most batteries come with a 10–15 year warranty and are expected to last 15–20 years. Capacity may reduce slightly over time.
Most home batteries are about the size of a small fridge. They can be installed in a garage, utility room, or even outside.
During normal use, yes. In a power cut, we configure the battery to power essential circuits — lights, fridge, and sockets.
Yes — you can charge a battery from the grid on a cheap overnight tariff and use that energy during expensive peak hours. But the best value is solar + battery together.