Adding battery storage to your solar panels

What is a solar battery?

Solar panels utilise the Sun’s energy during the day, by adding a storage battery to your solar panels at your Kettering home, you can now keep any electrical energy made by your solar panels and use this in the evenings when the sun isn’t out. This way, you can save even more money as you wont need to use energy from the national grid in the evenings.

Which type of battery storage should I add to my solar panels?

DNA Father & Sons Electrical recommends lithium ion batteries which are the most common type. This type of battery is widely used today in a number of gadgets such as smart phones but also in electric vehicles. We suggest customers opt for lithium-ion batteries as they are compact, longer lasting and can store large amounts of energy.

Lead-acid batteries are also another option, they are much larger in size and cheaper but they don’t last as long so might not be the most efficient.

Benefits of adding battery storage to solar panels

Ultimately, you'll be creating and storing your own personal store of electrical energy, ready for use at your convenience.

Rather than sending any electrical energy your solar panels have created back to the national grid, your battery will be able to store it  for use when your solar panels at your Kettering home haven’t had enough exposure to the Sun.

You’ll be less dependent on electrical energy from the national grid, saving you money.

What to consider before adding battery storage to solar panels

DNA Father & Sons Electrical will guide you through the whole process, from start to finish.

Once we come up and inspect the solar panels at your property, we can determine whether your current solar panel system is compatible for a storage battery.

We also check the status of a component called an inverter.  The role of the inverter is to convert the solar energy from the Sun, which is in a form called DC or Direct current into AC or Alternating current. We actually use AC current in our homes so this is why the role of the inverter is important.

We’ve found that some solar panel systems have an inverter which is set up and ready for use, others may need to be replaced or simply upgraded.

We also suggest that you have a designated space for the battery storage system, ideally a garage or utility room. Our experts can advise you on the best location for a storage battery in your home.

How are storage batteries installed?

Once our qualified electricians check the state of your solar system setup, we’ll know if the current system can handle a battery, whether any parts need updating and check the electrical circuitry of the system.

Adding storage batteries to your current solar panel set up does involve risk and can be hazardous for the untrained and is not a DIY task. Our qualified electricians are fully aware of safety regulations and comply with all building and electrical guidance while adding storage batteries to your solar panel set up. We conduct a series of tests upon completion to make sure your newly installed storage battery functions as it should.

Adding a battery storage to your solar system at your Kettering home is made easy with DNA Father & Sons Electrical, give us a call today to book your appointment.