Battery Storage
How Do Solar Batteries Work - and What Are the Benefits?
Solar batteries store the excess electricity your solar panels generate during the day, allowing you to use it later when the sun isn’t shining - such as in the evening or - in some cases - during a power cut. Once your panels have powered your home’s immediate needs, any surplus energy can automatically be sent to the battery instead of going back to the grid. When your home needs more power than the panels can provide, the battery steps in, reducing your reliance on the grid and saving you money.
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The Benefits of Solar Batteries
The biggest benefit of solar battery storage is greater energy independence. By storing your own clean energy, you can make better use of every unit your panels produce - often using 70–90% of your solar power instead of the typical 30–50% without a battery. This can significantly reduce your electricity bills, especially with rising and often unstable world energy prices.
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Manage Your Solar & Battery Your Way
Batteries can also be configured to provide backup power during outages, and help future-proof your home as energy tariffs change or smart energy systems become more common. With many models now offering app-based monitoring, you can track usage and savings in real-time, as well as set up your solar system to exactly suit your personal needs.
Batteries are a smart, sustainable upgrade to any solar system.
Battery & Inverter Brands Installed by GlowSolar
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Tesla Powerwall
Tesla Powerwall is a sleek home battery system that stores energy from your solar panels or the grid. This stored power can run your appliances and devices around the clock - even during power cuts. With flexible power settings, you can customise how your energy is used -whether you want to save on electricity bills, protect against outages, or make the most of your solar generation.
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SolaX
Easily store excess solar energy and benefit from smart energy management. With smooth integration between your solar panels, battery storage, and EV charger, your system works together effortlessly. Flexible operation modes—including on-grid, off-grid, and virtual power plant (VPP) readiness—give you greater control and open up new opportunities in the evolving energy market. It’s a future-ready solution designed to help you lower bills, cut carbon, and make the most of your green energy.
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Sig Energy
Sigenergy inverters stand out for their advanced technology, sleek design, and intelligent energy management, making them a compelling choice for homeowners and businesses aiming to optimise solar energy usage. Sigenergy's hybrid inverters achieve up to 99.0% efficiency, thanks to the use of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. This ensures maximum energy conversion from solar panels, enhancing overall system performance
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GivEnergy
GivEnergy batteries and inverters offer smart, reliable energy storage and management. With long-lasting LiFePO₄ technology, seamless solar integration, real-time monitoring, and flexible system design, they reduce energy bills and maximise self-consumption. Ideal for eco-conscious homes, GivEnergy solutions provide efficiency, resilience, and control for a more sustainable future.
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SolarEdge
SolarEdge batteries and inverters deliver high-efficiency energy storage with smart monitoring, backup power, and flexible installation. Scalable up to 29.1kWh, they optimise solar usage and reduce grid reliance. With advanced safety features and grid-support capabilities, they’re ideal for homeowners seeking energy independence, savings, and a sustainable, future-ready energy solution.
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Huawei
Huawei’s FusionSolar inverters and LUNA2000 batteries offer high-efficiency solar energy solutions with smart energy management, modular scalability, and robust safety features. Their systems provide seamless integration with EV charging, real-time monitoring, and backup power capabilities, making them ideal for homeowners seeking energy independence and sustainability.
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Fronius
Fronius offers high-efficiency inverters that enhance energy independence and savings. Their GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter provides flexible backup power options, ensuring reliable electricity supply even during outages. With smart energy management, seamless integration with solar systems, and scalable storage solutions, Fronius empowers homeowners to optimise solar energy usage and reduce reliance on the grid.
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Solis
Solis inverters provide high-efficiency solar energy solutions with smart energy management, flexible operation modes, and robust safety features. Their systems offer seamless integration with energy storage and backup power capabilities, making them ideal for homeowners seeking energy independence and sustainability.
Our Solar Services
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Solar Panels
Solar PV is a good investment. Solar gives you energy security, saving you money on your electricity bills and protecting you from inevitable future price rises from energy suppliers.
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Battery Storage
Capture and store green energy with a solar battery. Adding a solar battery array is a great way to make the most of renewable energy and increase your independence from the grid.
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Maintenance & Repairs
All electrical systems need periodic inspection and testing. Solar PV systems are no different. For PV systems mounted on buildings, the recommended inspection interval will depend on the type and use of the building.
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