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Not getting enough light?
Solar panels don’t work well on cloudy days
In the Scottish climate, there are times when the sun is hiding, and you might not get the power you need from your solar panels
Solar panels are one of the ultimate alternatives to electricity when it comes to powering your property. However, it doesn’t come without its problems. In a climate like Scotland, where it’s not sunny every day, they might not work as effectively. In fact, on cloudy days, they are expected to produce between 10-25% of their normal power output. This makes it seem hard to rely on these panels as an alternative source, especially when we have many appliances to run in the modern age.
That’s why it’s important to find a way to reserve some of the solar energy we don’t use on especially sunny days. Scottish Energy Saving has the perfect solution for you, and it is known as a solar battery package.
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Save your power with effective solar battery storage
Keep your home running on cloudy days while still reducing energy costs
With solar battery storage, you have the opportunity to store energy generated from solar panels for later use. This is a great solution if you rely on the sun for your main source of power and need energy when the weather isn’t great. It also works well as a form of generator in case there is ever a blackout and you need to keep things running.
When you rely on the sun as your main source of power, you’re also saving a lot in monthly energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint. However, you can’t do this when you have to turn back to electric when the weather gets bad, so solar battery storage acts as a type of saving grace to homes around Scotland.
Scottish Energy Saving has the best solar battery storage in the UK and the experts who know how to install them. We show you how to use them, and you never have to worry about running out of power again.
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Benefits of solar battery storage
Many people who are installing a solar and battery package in their homes and commercial properties are doing it for a reason. This is because they are extremely useful and come with a wide range of advantages:
- Take control of your energy consumption to save on your bills: With solar battery storage, you can use stored energy during peak times, reducing your reliance on the grid and lowering your electricity bills.
- Live monitoring of your energy and savings: Real-time tracking allows you to see how much energy you're generating, storing, and using, helping you optimise your savings.
- Earn money selling energy back to the grid: Surplus energy stored in your battery can be sold back to the grid, providing an additional income stream.
- Environmental impact: When you use solar power for your home or commercial property, you’re relying on renewable sources for your energy consumption. This ultimately minimises your reliance on fossil fuels and reduces your carbon footprint.
You can find more info in FAQ section at the bottom of the page.
round-trip efficiencies with solar battery storage
or higher of Discharge Efficiency (Depth of Discharge)
energy retention over 10 years
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When Scottish citizens opt to switch from electric to solar power, they are often not educated enough by the contractors who install their solar panels. They get the product but learn nothing about how to store the energy. This is because these contractors often lack experience and knowledge, which leaves you with less energy than you could get on a cloudy day.
At Scottish Energy Saving, not only do we install solar panels with complete confidence, offering you the highest quality product, but we tell you all about solar battery storage too. We want you to live comfortably, knowing you always have power, even on cloudy days. Our commitment to customer service, combined with our decade of experience, allows us to provide the best experience for you.
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Our team is accredited and certified by a range of organisations, and we have managed to achieve this by being completely transparent with all of our clients. One of the ways we do this is by providing each of them with a free, no-obligation energy assessment and consultation before we start a project.
We add a personal touch to each of our solar projects, which is why we give you all the information and use the best methods that meet your needs.
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Our promise to you
When you have our solar battery storage in place, you don’t have to worry about them giving up on you after just a few uses. This is because Scottish Energy Saving offers a 12-year guarantee on all solar battery storage, meaning you don’t need them replaced or repaired for a long time.
That’s right - you can rely on having sustainable energy at all times for over a decade!
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Frequently Asked Questions
A few factors affect how many cycles a solar battery backup will last: Depth of discharge (DoD), number of charge cycles, temperature and maintenance.
When a battery is exposed to extreme temperatures, it affects its performance and sometimes shortens how long it will perform. These are issues that can be mitigated with proper installation and thermal management. Proper maintenance, particularly for lead-acid battery storage, can improve lifespan by addressing sulfation issues.
Lithium-ion battery storage, preferred for their efficiency and longer lifespan, typically cost between £5,000 and £9,000. This price range accounts for both the battery unit and professional installation, which is crucial for safety and optimal performance.
Lead-acid battery storage, although more affordable initially with prices ranging from £4,000 to £6,000, tends to have shorter lifespans and higher maintenance requirements.
Lithium-ion technology offers a good balance of size and performance; battery storage can be as small as an under-the-stair cupboard or larger than a writing desk, providing more storage. The battery storage is made to sit inside standard dimensions, such as utility rooms or garages, without taking up lots of floor space.
Lead-acid battery storage is still occasionally used in some installations because they have a lower initial cost, which has fostered their use for many years. They usually take up more space for the same capacity than their lithium-ion counterparts.
During installation, you must consider the physical dimensions—namely, that your solar battery pack for home or office has enough space for ventilation and maintenance. The appropriate size of the system will depend on factors such as household energy demand, space available, and how long you want to maintain backup power in an outage.
It's about storing extra electricity in solar battery storage when we produce more than our own consumption instead of giving it back to the grid. That stored energy can then be used when sun-powered panels are not generating power—like at night or during a cloudy day.
Modern grid-tied systems may also have mechanisms to limit solar panel production when battery storage is full. This feature helps to prevent wastage and unnecessary export of electricity. Smart inverters play a crucial role in these setups by intelligently managing the flow of electricity. They can prioritise charging the battery storage when there's excess solar power and adjust production based on real-time demand and battery status.
In off-grid solar systems where battery storage is the primary storage solution without access to the grid, managing full battery storage involves careful regulation by charge controllers and battery management systems (BMS). These systems ensure that battery storage is not overcharged, which could damage them and shorten their lifespan.
When battery storage is full in off-grid systems, any additional solar power may need to be curtailed or diverted to alternative uses, such as heating water through resistive loads. This comprehensive management of solar power ensures efficient use of renewable energy and maximises the benefits of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, whether connected to the grid or operating independently.
