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King’s Speech meets mixed industry response
Last week's King’s Speech under the new Labour government highlighted Parliament's clear focus on clean energy transition and reducing consumer bills. At Duracell Energy, we share these goals with our Home EcoSystem of home storage solutions.The Renewable industry has reacted to the King’s Speech, and Duracell Energy’s Mark Millar is featured in Current+’s...
King’s Speech meets mixed industry response
Last week's King’s Speech under the new Labour government highlighted Parliament's clear focus on clean energy transition and reducing consumer bills. At Duracell Energy, we share these goals with our Home EcoSystem of home storage solutions.The Renewable industry has...
Storing Off-Peak Electricity In A Battery Storage System
It is not only solar power that can be stored in a battery storage system, but energy pulled down from the National Grid can also be stored in a home battery storage system. This can be an excellent way to keep your energy bills down by buying your energy from the...
How Does a Solar Battery Work
Solar power has been around for many years; however, it has only become increasingly popular since technology has advanced to store the power generated by solar panels. Solar panels work by generating energy from the sun, which can then be used to provide the energy...
How Long Does It Take To Charge A Car
As more people embrace an all-electric future, understanding charging times and different types of chargers becomes crucial. Various chargers will charge your car in 30 minutes to 12 hours. From rapid charging points seen on motorway service stations to professionally...
How Many Storage Batteries Are Needed To Power A House
The number of storage batteries needed to power a house will vary based on the size of the house, the average power consumption, and the number of solar panels installed. Calculating your requirements carefully and setting up a system designed for your energy needs is...
Government Grants for Battery Storage Systems
While the cost of solar panels and battery storage has decreased as the technology has improved, they are still a substantial investment. As the price has reduced, so has the number of years to break even, making them a more financially viable investment. This said,...
What Size Solar Battery Do I Need in the UK?
Installing a solar battery is vital to your self-sustaining household energy system. A solar battery allows you to store the energy generated by the sun during the day and use it when needed. Most households consume most of their energy during the evening when...
VAT On Solar and Battery Storage
Before December 2023, all solar batteries were subjected to 20% VAT. However, in December 2023, the government acknowledged that implementing a 0% VAT on solar batteries would be beneficial in encouraging householders to embrace new technologies and work towards a...
What is a Solar Battery & What Does it Do?
A solar battery is a system for storing the energy generated by your solar panels until such a time as you need to use that energy. Solar panels have been around for many years, but their main flaw has been that the energy they produce must be used when it is...
BSI Provides Best Practice Recommendations For Home Battery Installs
The new PAS issued by the BSI provides best-practice recommendations for home battery installs. It advises against installing batteries in lofts and voids such as under-stairs, but it is important to note that this is not a regulation, but rather a specification for...
Peak and Off Peak Hours For Electricity
One of the main problems facing the national grid is that electricity demand could be more consistent. Peak and off-peak hours refer to the times of day when the national grid experiences a higher demand for electricity than at other times. Understanding peak and...
Getting Started With Home Battery Storage Without Solar
People tend to assume that you must have solar panels fitted on your home to install a home battery storage UK system, but this isn’t the case. More and more people are choosing to have a home battery storage system fitted without solar panels. This may be so that you...
What Is Battery Energy Storage?
Battery energy storage is storing energy generated by natural resources, such as sun, wind, or tidal, and stored for when needed. Renewable energies are an incredible way to produce power as we transition away from fossil fuels, but they have one crucial problem....
Is Electricity Cheaper At Night?
The answer to this is – it depends. If you are on a standard energy contract, your electricity is charged at a flat rate, so you pay the same amount for each unit of energy used, regardless of the time of day or night. However, it will cost your energy provider more...
How Much Does It Cost To Install An Electric Car Charger?
With the growth in the popularity of electric cars, more and more people are installing EV charging points, whether at home, at work, or in public places. The cost of installing an electric car charger will vary depending on the location, requirements, and usage....
How Much Do Solar Panel Batteries Cost?
Solar panel batteries are an additional cost for your greener lifestyle but are a vital part of the overall picture. Solar panels are an excellent way to provide green energy for your home; they are affordable to install and simple, and the sun shines down, creating...
Everything You Need To Know About Storing Solar Energy
Solar energy is one of the most impressive of Earth’s natural resources. As more and more of us are looking for clean energy and trying to move away from the carbon-heavy load of fossil fuels, we are turning to solar power. Solar power is simple, straightforward, and...
Preparing For Your Home EV Charger Installation
If you are looking to join the growing numbers of people moving to electric cars, installing a home EV charger is a sensible idea. While you can charge your electric vehicle using public charging stations, the simplest is to charge your car overnight. Installing a...