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Benefits of Solar Panels
The sun is an incredible source of power. Even on a cloudy day, the sun is still generating power throughout the daylight hours. This power can be easily captured through solar panels, which can be mounted onto many domestic roofs without any problems. Solar power is green energy, it is free, and it is renewable. Solar panels were historically quite expensive, but...
Benefits of Solar Panels
The sun is an incredible source of power. Even on a cloudy day, the sun is still generating power throughout the daylight hours. This power can be easily captured through solar panels, which can be mounted onto many domestic roofs without any problems. Solar power is...
Energy Comparison: Compare Gas and Electric Tariffs
Since the market crash of 2021, rising energy costs have been a real issue for many households. Consequently, people are now becoming savvier about different energy tariffs, and are spending time looking to compare the available energy tariffs, as well as different...
Do Solar Panels Add Value to Your Home?
In short, yes. The amount of value added by solar panels does vary according to different sources, from the more conservative to the more optimistic. According to research by Solar Energy UK, a solar non-profit trade association, they found that: “Analysis of more...
Maximum Number of Solar Panels Allowed UK
As long as you have the space and adhere to local planning laws there is no limit to the number of solar panels that you have in the UK. However, there is an optimum number of solar panels to invest in, where you are getting the best return on investment. It is always...
How to Generate Your Own Electricity At Home
As many of us are struggling with rising energy costs, we are starting to look at alternative ways of producing energy for our homes. Solar panels have been around for many years, but their slow uptake has been caused by the fact that solar panels produce power during...
Pros & Cons Of Battery Storage
Battery storage has revolutionised the use of solar panels in domestic properties. However, as with all choices, it comes with pros and cons. Here, we look at the pros and cons of battery storage and how you can use it in your home. Households with solar panels don't...
How Does Home Battery Storage Work?
Storing energy in your home brings incredible benefits, but how does it work? Energy storage works by pulling power from solar panels or the National Grid into the home battery systems, which then charges the battery. Once this energy is needed in the home, the...
Storage Batteries: Is Battery Storage Worth It?
The development of battery technology has had an incredible impact on the uptake of solar panels for domestic homes. Solar panels have existed for many years, but their popularity has surged as storage batteries have become common. Solar power is a fantastic energy...
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....