Can a battery be stored without solar panels?

Understand the key limitations of battery storage without solar panels, and why it’s better to include solar. Despite solar panels and storage batteries being a very common and productive pairing for households in the UK, it is technically possible to have a storage battery without solar panels.

What is home battery storage without solar?

Home battery storage without solar allows you to capitalise on the general benefits of energy storage systems, without the entry barrier of solar panel costs. So, you can expect: Essentially, home battery storage without solar is a great way to enter the clean, low-cost energy game – without needing to pay the added cost of a full solar array.

What is a home storage battery?

A home storage battery will store green energy for later use in your home. So, you can run your home on low-cost battery power, rather than drawing from the grid during peak hours. In homes with renewables, the battery will take its charge from the available renewable source. (Typically solar, though some homes use wind or hydro turbines.)

Can you get a free storage battery if you have a mortgage?

There are plenty of solar panel grants and schemes that offer solar & battery systems, but none that provide free standalone storage batteries. However, if you have a mortgage with Barclays, Halifax, or Lloyds, you may be able to access a £1,000 cashback after you get a storage battery installed, thanks to their green home rewards schemes.

Do you need a full solar array before buying energy storage?

Typically, customers assume that you need to invest in a full solar array before you can buy an energy storage solution. This is a misconception. In truth, while solar and storage are ideal partners, you can still cut costs and carbon emissions alike using just a battery.