How much does a solar battery cost?

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Throughout the UK, there has been a surge in interest over recent years in solar panel and solar battery options. If you are one of the interested parties, one of the main considerations and questions you will likely have will concern solar battery cost. So, how much do solar batteries cost?

This guide has been put together to explore that question and provide you with some of the key information you will need in relation to solar battery storage costs. Solar batteries have become a viable option for many households in the UK in recent years, allowing a homeowner to make significant cost savings related to their home energy use, cutting their carbon footprint and adding real monetary value to their property.

As you look in more detail at solar battery cost levels, we believe that when you consider the range of benefits, the overall solar battery storage system cost is no longer an obstacle for many. We appreciate that understanding your solar battery costs is a key concern for many individuals and families around the UK who are weighing up whether or not to go ahead with a purchase.


How does solar battery storage work?


Over the past few years, more and more homeowners in the UK have taken the plunge and installed solar panels on the roof of their home. Solar panels generate electricity to be used by the house they are connected to, with the sun generating energy during the day.

Solar battery storage refers to the battery system that is connected to your solar panels and installed at your home. When you attach a solar battery storage unit to your solar panels, you are not only generating energy to be used at the time, but also storing energy for use later on.

As you weigh up the solar battery storage cost, it is worth understanding exactly how it works. A solar battery can unlock the full potential of solar energy, reducing overall household energy costs and lowering a homeowner’s carbon footprint.

The solar battery is connected to your solar panels and excess solar energy that is generated during the day, but not used, is stored in the solar battery to power your home at night, so your energy spending is minimised as your savings are maximised.


What are the solar battery storage costs?


It is important to have all the relevant information needed for you to make the correct choice regarding the solar battery storage costs attached to your home. A reliable solar supplier will assess your home solar energy profile and find the best option for you in terms of solar battery storage costs.

Every customer is unique, as is their home, with their own specific energy requirements and specific budgets, which will have an impact on the overall cost. Try to find flexible payment terms such as:

  • You’re quoted £6,000 for a solar battery (inc. VAT & installation)

  • You pay a 50% deposit of £3,000 followed by 12 monthly payments of £250.


If you are unsure of whether or not your budget will allow for the purchase of a solar and battery system, flexible terms like this allow you to access savings and clean energy while spreading the cost over a longer term to make the purchase more manageable.


Will my savings justify the solar battery costs?


In addition to the environmental benefits, we’re happy to say that your solar battery storage costs will one day be earned back through savings on your energy bills, as well as offering many years of future savings after that point.

Utilising solar battery storage alongside your solar panels could save you up to 50% on your annual energy bills, depending on your lifestyle and the size of the system you install. This could equate to several hundreds of pounds per year, so we can say with confidence that for many homes, it is a wise economic investment.


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