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Curious about home battery storage but don't have solar panels? You're in the right place.
Home battery storage allows you to store energy for later use. Powervault's innovative home battery solutions use AI to revolutionise your energy usage, even without solar panels on the roof. People often assume that you need to invest in a full solar PV array before you can buy a home energy storage solution, but this is a misconception - while solar PV and home batteries do work great together, you can still save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint by installing just a Powervault home battery.
Powervault's SMARTSTOR Ai brain manages grid charging by analysing energy usage patterns and tariff rates, charging at cheap rates to reduce reliance on expensive imports. It can dynamically adjust charging schedules, and features prescriptive analytics. Our Powervault home batteries can be installed in almost any property, including apartments and flats, to help you save money on your energy bills.
Powervault home batteries can store green energy for later use in your home, so you don't have to rely on the grid during peak hours.
If you have solar panels installed, the battery will charge from these. If you don't have solar panels, your battery can charge from the grid when demand is low and energy is cheaper - usually overnight. It will then discharge when energy costs are higher, at peak times, saving you money on your energy bills and reducing demand on the electricity grid.
This lets you use energy during peak times, without paying peak charges.
There are a range of smart tariffs available specifically for use with home batteries, such as Octopus Flux. Smart tariffs, sometimes known as time-of-use tariffs or dynamic pricing, are electricity pricing plans that vary based on the time of day, day of the week, or even in response to grid conditions. These tariffs are designed to reflect the real-time cost of electricity production and consumption. Opting to run your home battery with a smart tariff allows you to take advantage of fluctuating energy prices, reduce your energy bills, and contribute to grid stability.
Yes, you will still need an inverter. The inverter is vital as it:
If you want to add solar PV to your home battery storage system at a later date, we would recommend installing a hybrid inverter with your home battery. We can discuss this with you at your free home survey, to fully understand your needs and future plans.
Many customers who install a home battery without solar choose a higher capacity option. Our Powervault batteries are available in 5kWh, 10kWh, 15kWh and 20kWh configurations. Our surveyor will discuss your home energy requirements and usage with you during your free, no obligation home survey. They will then use this information to recommend the best capacity option for your needs.
