Is it worth getting a solar battery?

If you would like to use more of the renewable energy your solar panels have generated, it might be a good idea to check out our guide to see if it is worth getting a solar battery for your property in Kettering.

You’ll be able to store more of the electrical energy generated by your solar panels, ready to use at your convenience.

What is a solar battery?

If you’ve already got solar panels installed on your roof, you know all too well the benefits of renewable energy from the Sun. With a solar battery, you can now store electrical energy generated by your solar panels to use at a later stage, such as the evening when the Sun has gone back in. You could even sell some of the stored electrical energy to the national grid.

Electrical energy made by your solar panels is a direct current or DC of electricity, it is easily stored in a storage battery as they can only store DC electricity.

Is it worth getting a solar battery? The pros.

Once DNA Father & Sons Electrical has installed the solar battery, maintaining your solar panel requires very little work, saving you time and money.

Once our skilled electrical engineers install your solar battery, your home will automatically use the power stored in the battery before using any electricity from the national grid, saving you even more money.

Some of the big inverter manufacturers we work with incorporate modern technology such as controlling your storage battery via an app or online account. You can monitor the amount of electricity generated by your solar panels and storage availability of your battery all remotely.

Some energy companies offer special energy tariffs if you have a solar battery, you can benefit from lower rates during off peak times such as overnight which again helps to save you money.

Is it worth getting a solar battery? The cons.

Although solar panels need very little servicing and maintenance from you, they tend to have a shorter life span than solar panels. Typically, solar batteries have a shelf life between 5 - 15 years.

Once your solar battery stores the DC, it must be converted into AC or alternating current to power up your electrical appliances. This requires an additional component called an inverter which may require additional costs.

Solar battery experts in Kettering

Having installed numerous solar panels and solar batteries in homes across Kettering and surrounding areas, we are established in the variety of solar panels on the market. Solar panels come in a variety of styles, sizes and storage capacities, our experienced electricians can help you choose a solar battery to suit your home requirements and budget.

DNA Father & Sons Electrical in Kettering

At DNA Father & Sons Electrical, our engineers are NAPIT qualified. All our installations, services and repairs follow industry guidance and safety regulations. We pride ourselves on the positive reviews our customers provide upon completing any electrical projects. Our team always offers a reliable and trustworthy service.

As solar panel installations are on the rise, so are solar battery installations. More and more homeowners are interested in using more renewable energy created by their very own solar panels. The ability to store electrical energy for occasions when it's a bit overcast or in the evenings is a huge benefit, especially if you’ve stored enough electrical energy to even sell to the national grid.

If you’ve found yourself wondering if it’s worth getting a solar battery, give our team a call today to book an initial visit. If you live in Kettering, give DNA Father & Sons Electrical a call today to discuss solar batteries further.