Energy Independence

Battery Storage Solutions

Maximise your energy independence and optimise your solar investment with our advanced battery storage solutions. Store excess solar energy generated during the day for use in the evening, or install a standalone system to charge from the grid during cheaper off-peak hours. We offer a range of scalable battery solutions to suit both domestic and commercial needs, integrating seamlessly with new or existing solar installations, or as a standalone upgrade. For larger sites, see our dedicated commercial battery storage service.

Options Available

Understanding Battery Storage Types

Two primary types of battery storage systems, each offering distinct advantages depending on your existing setup and energy goals.

DC Coupled

DC Battery Storage

Ideal for new solar installations

DC-coupled battery storage connects directly to your solar panels before the inverter. This means the solar energy is stored in the battery without being converted twice, making the system more efficient. Best suited for new solar installations where both the panels and battery are being installed together.

AC Coupled

AC Battery Storage

Works with existing solar systems

AC-coupled battery storage connects to the AC side of your electrical system, making it compatible with any existing solar installation regardless of brand or age. It can also charge directly from the grid during off-peak hours, maximising savings with time-of-use tariffs like Octopus Go.

Key Benefits

Why Add Battery Storage?

Battery storage transforms how you use energy, giving you greater control, resilience, and savings — whether you have solar panels or not.

Store solar energy for use at night
Charge from the grid during cheap off-peak hours
Reduce reliance on expensive peak-rate electricity
Optional battery backup (EPS) to keep key circuits running during a power cut — available on supported systems
Maximise self-consumption of generated solar energy
Compatible with smart time-of-use tariffs

Get a Free Quote

Recent Installs

Battery Systems We've Fitted

A selection of recent Fox ESS and EcoFlow battery installations across the North West.

SolaX Triple Power battery storage installation

Fox ESS battery and inverter installation

Interactive Diagram

DC-Coupled Battery Storage in Action

Drag the time slider to see how your battery charges from solar during the day, top up from the grid at cheap off-peak rates overnight, and discharges to power your home in the evenings.

Our Process

How Battery Storage Works

Solar Generates Power

Your solar panels generate DC electricity from daylight throughout the day.

Home Uses What It Needs

Your appliances draw directly from the solar generation, prioritising free power.

Surplus Is Stored

Any excess solar electricity charges your battery instead of being exported to the grid.

Battery Discharges at Night

When the sun goes down, your battery powers your home before drawing from the grid.

Off-Peak Grid Charging

With smart tariffs, the battery tops up from the grid at the cheapest overnight rates.

Smart Monitoring

Apps and dashboards give you real-time visibility of generation, storage and usage.

For Business

Need Storage for a Business?

Our commercial battery storage (BESS) systems help businesses shave peak demand, charge off-peak and keep critical loads running. Explore our dedicated commercial service.

Explore Commercial Battery

Battery Advice