What this video covers
Everything you need to know before buying a solar battery.
Solar batteries capture your daytime solar surplus for evening use. Here are ten essential facts to help you decide if a battery is right for your home. From Axiom Eco Homes.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:12 10. 5 kWh battery costs £4,500–£7,500
- 0:23 9. Usable capacity is 80-90% of total
- 0:35 8. Lithium-ion is the most popular type
- 0:44 7. Payback period is 8 to 15 years
- 0:51 6. Batteries last 10 to 15 years
- 0:58 5. Cut grid use by up to 60%
- 1:06 4. 0% VAT on battery installations
- 1:13 3. Round-trip efficiency is 90-95%
- 1:22 2. Check MCS certification
- 1:30 1. Match capacity to evening demand
- 1:38 Where to start