Is it time to look into what battery storage systems can offer in the UK?
There has never been a better time for homeowners and businesses to look into renewable energy and the technology that makes it feasible. With electricity rates on the up and global warming continuing to raise significant concerns, there are technologies that we can turn to to help up reduce our emissions and save on the bills.
What Are Battery Storage Systems?
Battery storage systems keep excess energy (either from solar panels or low-cost energy from the grid) for you to use at more convenient times.
In recent months, the largest European battery storage facility was opened in East Yorkshire. It is estimated that this storage facility can power up to 300,000 homes for two hours. This provides a very real insight into just what might be possible with at-home battery storage.
Battery Storage For Solar Panels
Solar storage systems can be especially helpful for those who mostly consume energy in the evenings or overnight. If you are out at work during most sunlight hours, your solar panels will still be working. Being able to store this energy to use later is a great way to make the most of the renewable energy systems you have and it’s also convenient for your own usage habits.
Even though they aren't the cheapest of investments, these battery systems can result in considerable savings. It often makes more financial sense to store the energy you produce and utilise it yourself rather than to sell it back to the grid. This is because the cost of purchasing electricity from your supplier is far higher than the price you receive when selling the power you generate.
People that use a lot of power, possibly with electric cars or large homes, will typically see the biggest savings with these systems. The great thing about renewable energy technologies like solar panels, EV chargers and storage batteries, is that they’re all designed to work together to create a system that works for you and your consumption needs.
Battery Storage Without Solar Panels
It’s still possible to take advantage of this new technology without solar panels. A storage system is a useful way to access cheaper tariffs. Of course, in this instance, you will need to balance costs and savings and work out whether the difference will make these systems a worthwhile investment.
With the help of a local specialist, you can use these systems in your home or business and begin to take advantage of the systems of the future.
How Do Battery Storage Systems Contribute To Net Zero Emissions?
In the UK lots of progress is already being made towards net zero and a large contributor is the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. 2020 marked a high in renewable energy contributions to the National Grid, with 43% of electricity coming from renewable sources.
This figure is achieved with government level initiatives but also smaller steps taken by homeowners to reduce their own carbon footprints. Solar power is an increasingly accessible option and with battery storage systems now more widely available, homeowners are able to save the excess power they generate and rather than selling it back to the grid, they are able to use it themselves, reducing strain on the national system (and reducing personal electricity costs).
Battery Storage System Installation in Barnsley
We are Barnsley-based smart installation experts, so we know what we're talking about when it comes to setting up these advanced renewable energy solutions. Get in contact if you'd like to discuss options for solar panels or solar storage systems.