Solar & Batteries

10 Ways to Maximise Solar Self-Consumption

Published 5 Jun 2026

What this video covers

Use more free solar power and cut your bills.

Boost your solar savings by using more of the electricity you generate. Here are ten ways to maximise self-consumption, from Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:09 10. Avoid Appliances Before 10am or After 4pm
  3. 0:15 9. Use Smart Plugs and Scheduling
  4. 0:21 8. Set Timers on Heating and Cooling
  5. 0:26 7. Install a Solar-Diverted Immersion Heater
  6. 0:32 6. Charge Electric Vehicles During the Day
  7. 0:38 5. Switch to a Time-of-Use Tariff
  8. 0:46 4. Run Appliances During Peak Sunlight
  9. 0:52 3. Add More Solar Panels
  10. 0:58 2. Install a Home Battery Storage System
  11. 1:04 1. Shift All Usage to Solar Hours
  12. 1:12 Where to start