A solar battery is a device that you can add to your solar power system to store the excess electricity generated by your solar panels.
A solar battery serves as a pivotal addition to your solar power setup, allowing you to harness and store surplus electricity generated by your solar panels. This stored energy becomes a valuable resource, ready to power your home during periods when your solar panels are less productive, such as at night, on cloudy days, or during unexpected power outages.
The primary objective of integrating a solar battery into your system is to optimize the utilization of the solar energy you produce. Without a battery, any excess electricity generated by your solar panels flows back into the grid, essentially benefiting others without fully capitalizing on the energy your panels generate for your own needs.
In essence, a solar battery empowers you to become more self-reliant and sustainable by enabling you to utilize the energy you generate to the fullest extent possible. It’s a wise investment that not only enhances your energy independence but also contributes to a greener and more efficient energy ecosystem.
WHY SHOULD YOU GET BATTERY STORAGE?
Including battery storage with your solar panels is a great idea for nearly every installation. Batteries work with your panels by storing the energy harnessed from the sun. One limiting factor to solar technology is that energy generated by the system needs to be utilised immediately or exported to the national grid. Now you can store the extra energy that you don’t need and use it later.
This means that no energy your system generates is lost, the energy is kept within the battery until demand from your property requires it. So later on in the day when there is less daylight and your solar panels cannot power the whole home you can use the stored energy to meet the demand. This also applies on duller or cloudy days, even at night once the sun has set. If your solar panel system does not have battery storage any excess electricity is fed into the National Grid- meaning savings, grid independence and the potential of the system are less. Having a smaller impact on a household’s budget.
How does solar panel battery storage work?
The battery is connected to the Solar panel system already in the property. The system is made up of Solar panels installed on a roof or flat surface and oriented to best capture the sun. Typically, batteries are made from Lithium-ion or lead acid, often stored within a property to protect it from the weather. That said there are batteries available on the market rated for outdoor installation if required.
The battery systems we use are safe, efficient, charge quickly and are capable of storing large amounts of electricity at once. A battery storage system can increase your properties self sufficiency by 50% or more.
Batteries have a life span of roughly 10-15 years depending on usage and correct installation. Using a qualified and MCS (micro generation scheme) registered Solar installation company like My Green Electricity is essential to ensure quality and safety.
SolaX’s battery system effortlessly integrates with their Hybrid inverter, offering unique battery heating technology, a safe LiFePO4 battery type, and high-performance processors. Form an all-in-one system with our X1-Hybrid G4 and the Matebox. With a modular design and easy installation, it supports floor mounting, ensuring reliable operation in various temperatures. The system prevents battery over-discharge, has an IP65 rating for indoor/outdoor use, enables remote fault diagnosis, and includes multiple communication interfaces. With internationally recognized brand devices, a long life cycle, and safety certifications, it provides a trusted solution for users worldwide.
Capacity – 3kWh
Expandable to – 12kWh
Depth of Discharge – 90%
Maximum Discharge current – 30A
Warranty – 10 Years
Capacity – 5.8kWh
Expandable to – 23kWh
Depth of Discharge – 90%
Maximum Discharge current – 35A
Warranty – 10 Years
High Capacity
Solax solar batteries have a high storage capacity, with options ranging from 3kWh to 23kWh. This allows for long-term storage of solar energy and can help reduce dependency on electricity from the national grid.
Advanced Technology
Solax Power uses advanced battery technology, such as lithium-ion phosphate batteries, which provide high energy density and long-lasting performance. The solax batteries also have advanced battery management systems that protect them from overcharging or discharging, ensuring a long battery life.
Expandable
The Solax Power energy storage system is modular and expandable, allowing customers to add additional batteries as their energy storage needs grow over time.
User Friendly
Solax Power energy storage systems come with user-friendly software that allows for easy monitoring and control of energy usage. Customers can view data and receive notifications via their mobile phone, tablet or personal computer.
Introducing the Sunsynk 5.32kWh Battery – a top-grade 5.32kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery flexible and reliable energy storage solution for your home or business. With a 100% depth of discharge (recommended 80%), you can make the most of your usable energy. Plus, the battery is scalable from 5.32 to 85.12 kWh, making it a flexible investment for your changing energy needs.
Made with premium lithium ion phosphate (LFP) and engineered to the highest standards, this Sunsynk battery boasts a long lifespan of up to 6000 cycles, ensuring a safe and reliable source of power for years to come. Installation is a breeze, the BMS (Battery Management System) also offers a quick paralleling function, so no dip switches are needed, making installation straightforward with the option to mount it on the floor or walls it weighs just 46.5kg.
The Sunsynk 5.32kWh battery is 1C rated, meaning that it will be able to charge or discharge at the full 5.32kWh until it is depleted. It is also compatible with major PCS brands, ensuring perfect compatibility with your existing solar energy system. And with one button activation, you can easily turn it on and off with automatic ID assignment.
Don’t let power outages disrupt your daily life – invest in the Sunsynk battery today.
Capacity – 5.32kWh
Expandable to – 85.12kWh
Depth of Discharge – 100% (Recommended 80%)
Maximum Discharge current – 100A
Warranty – 5 Years
Monitoring
Sunsynk batteries are capable of real-time battery status monitoring and early fault diagnosis using the free Sunsynk Connect app.
Expandable
The Sunsynk energy storage system is modular and expandable, allowing customers to add additional batteries as their energy storage needs grow over time.
Intelligent BMS
Sunsynk batteries have a built-in BMS (battery management system), which can manage and monitor cell-battery information, including voltage, current and temperature. Moreover, the BMS can balance cells charging and discharging to extend cycle life.
Works with Smart Tariffs
When combined with a Sunsynk hybrid inverter, the battery has been designed to work seamlessly with smart energy tariffs. The first energy supplier to offer such a tariff is Octopus Energy, however the Sunsynk battery system works perfectly with any other energy provider.
IP65 Rated Protection
The Sunsynk SUN-BATT-5.32 battery is IP65 rated which means that it can be installed either inside or outside. This gives you the flexibility to choose where to install the system.
The Myenergi libbi is crafted to store surplus electricity precisely when you require it. This system enables the efficient capture of excess solar power while seamlessly integrating with your current myenergi devices.
The modular design of libbi ensures flexibility, with each module capable of storing up to 5kWh of electricity. Combining four modules allows for a total storage capacity of up to 20kWh.
Capacity – 5kWh
Expandable to – 20kWh
Depth of Discharge – 90%
Maximum discharge current – 100a (depending on inverter)
Warranty – 10 Years
myenergi Ecosystem
Integrate with your myenergi devices, prioritising stored electricity to power your home, eddi or zappi.
Ultimate Control
Choose whether you want to charge your libbi from solar, grid or a mixture of both. When charging from grid libbi optimises around your time of use or dynamic tariff.
Remote Access
myenergi app allows you to access and control your libbi from anywhere in the world. Live displays allow you to monitor your imported and exported electricity, all in one place.
Modular Storage By Design
Each battery module stores 5kWh of electricity. Combining four together provides up to 20kWh of storage.
Flexible Install
libbi works as both an AC and DC coupled battery system with solar PV. Connect PV without the need for a separate inverter or retrofit to any existing PV system.
Optional Blackout Back Up
Instant energy availability to a dedicated socket or lighting circuit in the event of a power cut
GivEnergy is a British-owned battery storage manufacturer with the ethos: use less, save more. Aiming to help the environment by leaving behind a clean legacy, GivEnergy create products that are designed to save money on electricity bills while optimising efficiency.
The GivEnergy GIV-BAT5.2 is a 5.2kWh battery storage unit, which utilises the latest LiFePO 4 prismatic cell technology. The battery has a small, lightweight and modular design and features an active BMS system to allow greater control and functionality.
Suitable for installation alongside other GivEnergy battery packs, this eco battery unit can be wall mounted or floor standing, and includes a robust carry handle for simple transportation. This product has a warranty of 10 years or throughput of 10MWh per 1kWh of stored capacity
GivEnergy 5.2kWh LiFePO4 Battery IP65
Capacity – 5.12kWh
Expandable to – 5.12kWh
Depth of Discharge – 80%
Maximum Discharge current – 50A
Warranty – 12 Years
The GivEnergy 9.5kWh LiFePO4 Battery is the latest offering in the manufacturer’s highly sought after energy storage range. The 9.5kWh battery sits alongside GivEnergy’s AC coupled or hybrid inverter to store energy from the grid or excess generation.
The battery utilises LiFePO4 Cell Technology and boasts a powerful, high capacity and modular (110kg) design. Thanks to GivEnergy’s Monitoring App and Portal, you can control and monitor your Smart System while on the move.
The battery has a resilient, IP65 rated enclosure, which offers excellent protection against dust and water and therefore facilitates installation in lofts or outdoors. GivEnergy designed the battery to ensure retrofit compatibility, meaning the unit can be incorporated into an existing system for optimum convenience
GivEnergy 9.5kWh LiFePO4 Battery IP65
Capacity – 9.5kWh
Expandable to – 9.5kWh
Depth of Discharge – 100%
Maximum Discharge current – 80A
Warranty – 12 Years
The GivEnergy All in One system 13.5kWh combines ground-breaking battery and inverter technologies within one product – providing the ultimate in smart energy management.
The All-in-One system is capable of supplying an additional 7.2kW of peak power to the household. This is on top of any solar-generated electricity operating primarily as an on-grid solution,
By using the kit, homeowners can achieve significant savings on their energy bill while drastically reducing their carbon emissions. The All in One can either store energy from renewables. These include solar, wind, hydro etc. or charge from the grid overnight when costs are low. That stored energy can then power the home economically, sustainably and on its own.
The All in One is supplied as a complete system, meaning the GivEnergy EM115 Meter is not required.
GivEnergy All in One Battery System 13.5kWh
Capacity – 13.5kWh
Expandable to – 80kWh
Depth of Discharge – 100%
Maximum Discharge current – 25A
Warranty – 12 Years
