Battery Storage
Battery storage helps you make better use of the electricity you generate or buy. Instead of exporting surplus solar electricity back to the grid during the day, you can store it and use it later in the evening. You can also charge a battery overnight on cheaper off-peak tariffs and use that energy during higher-cost periods, helping to reduce electricity bills and improve energy independence.
At SJD Electrical Services Cumbria Ltd, we design and install home battery storage systems in Carlisle and across Cumbria for domestic properties, holiday lets and small businesses. Whether you are installing a battery alongside new solar panels, adding battery storage to an existing solar PV system or considering a battery without solar, we can recommend the most suitable solution for your property.
We will advise you on the right battery capacity, the best location for installation, compatibility with your existing electrical or solar system, and whether you would benefit from backup power, smart monitoring and tariff optimisation.
Home Battery Storage Installation in Cumbria
Home battery storage allows you to store electricity and use it when it is most useful or most valuable to you. For homes with solar PV, this can mean storing surplus solar electricity generated
during the day rather than immediately exporting it to the grid.
For properties without solar panels, a battery can also be used to take advantage of time-of-use electricity tariffs by charging when electricity is cheaper and supplying your home during more expensive periods.
Our battery storage installations are designed around your household electricity consumption, existing or planned solar generation and the way you want to use your stored energy.
What Battery Storage Can Do for You
- Use more of your solar energy by storing daytime generation and using it after sunset.
- Reduce reliance on the grid by using stored electricity when grid electricity is more expensive.
- Make the most of time-of-use tariffs by charging your battery when electricity prices are lower.
- Support EV charging by helping manage household electricity demand and reducing peak grid import.
- Provide backup power to keep selected essential circuits running during an outage where the chosen system supports this functionality.
- Monitor your energy usage through apps showing battery level, household consumption, solar generation and grid import or export.
Battery Storage with Solar Panels
Combining solar PV panels with battery storage allows you to make greater use of the renewable electricity generated at your
property. Solar electricity that is not immediately required can be stored in the battery and used later, rather than being exported straight to the grid.
This can be particularly useful for households where much of the electricity is used in the evening, when solar panels are generating little or no electricity.
If you are considering both technologies, SJD Electrical can design a complete solar panel and battery storage system around your energy usage, roof space and future
requirements.
Adding Battery Storage to an Existing Solar PV System
You do not necessarily need to replace your existing solar installation to benefit from battery storage. In many cases, a battery can be retrofitted to an existing solar PV system.
We can assess your current solar panels, inverter, electricity consumption and available installation space to determine which battery systems are compatible and which configuration would work
best.
If you already generate more solar electricity than you can use during the day, adding battery storage can help you retain more of that energy for use later.
Battery Storage Without Solar Panels
Battery storage can also be installed without solar PV. A standalone home battery can be charged from the grid during cheaper off-peak periods and used when electricity prices are higher.
This can be particularly useful for households using smart or time-of-use electricity tariffs, or for customers who want more control over when they purchase electricity from the grid.
Solar panels can also potentially be added at a later date, allowing the battery to become part of a wider home energy system.
Battery Storage Options We Install
There is no one-size-fits-all battery storage system. The best solution depends on your household electricity usage, whether you already have solar PV, the size of your solar installation, your
electricity tariff, available installation space and how important backup power is to you.
We can supply and install leading home battery systems and recommend the most suitable setup following a site survey.
- Sigenergy battery storage – a modular and scalable energy storage system that can be expanded as your requirements change, with smart monitoring and optional gateway functionality.
- Tesla Powerwall 3 – an integrated home battery system designed to store electricity for use throughout the home, with intelligent monitoring and backup capabilities.
- GivEnergy battery storage – flexible home energy storage options that can work particularly well alongside solar PV and time-of-use electricity tariffs.
Not sure which system is right for you? Read our guide to choosing the right energy solution, which explains the main considerations when comparing solar panels, battery storage and combined systems.
Which Home Battery Storage System Is Right for You?
The right battery is not simply the system with the largest capacity. We look at how and when you use electricity, whether you have or are planning to install solar panels, the amount of surplus
solar electricity available, your electricity tariff and whether features such as backup power are important to you.
Systems such as Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall 3 and GivEnergy each offer different capacities, configurations and functionality. We can explain the differences and recommend the battery system that best matches your requirements rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Is Battery Storage Right for Your Home or Business?
Battery storage is often a good fit if you generate solar electricity, have higher evening energy use, run an electric vehicle, use a time-of-use tariff or simply want more control over when you
buy electricity from the grid.
It can also be useful for holiday lets, small businesses and rural properties where efficient energy use and, depending on the system chosen, backup power may be particularly valuable.
We will help you choose the right battery size and configuration based on your objectives. As part of our assessment, we consider your typical daily electricity usage, existing or proposed solar PV system, available installation space, electricity tariff and any backup power requirements.
Battery Storage Installation in Carlisle & Cumbria
SJD Electrical Services Cumbria Ltd provides battery storage installation throughout Carlisle, Cumbria and the Lake District. We can install standalone home batteries, add battery storage to
existing solar PV systems or design a complete solar panel and battery installation.
Our local service covers Carlisle and surrounding areas as well as locations across North Cumbria and the Lake District, including Cockermouth, Penrith, Wigton, Keswick and surrounding communities.
Get a Quote for Battery Storage in Cumbria
If you are considering battery storage in Carlisle or Cumbria, contact SJD Electrical Services Cumbria Ltd to arrange a site survey and quotation.
We can assess your electricity usage and any existing solar installation, explain the available battery options in plain English and recommend a system suited to your property, energy requirements and budget.
Print