Home Battery Storage Designed around your Energy Usage
Store more of the energy your home generates, reduce reliance on the grid and take greater control of how and when your property uses electricity.
Why more Homeowners are
choosing battery storage
More homeowners are looking for ways to make better use of the energy their homes generate while reducing reliance on rising electricity prices. Battery storage allows you to store excess energy during the day and use it later when your home needs it most.
For many people, it’s about gaining greater control over how and when energy is used around the property. Alongside the financial benefits, battery storage can improve energy independence, support solar panel systems and provide a more efficient way to manage household electricity throughout the day and night.
Store More of Your Own Energy
Reduce Reliance on the Grid
Gain Greater Energy Independence
How your home stores and uses energy
Battery storage systems capture excess electricity generated by your solar panels and store it for later use around your property. Instead of exporting unused energy back to the grid immediately, the battery allows your home to make better use of the electricity it generates.
Stored energy can then be used during the evening, overnight or during periods of higher electricity demand, helping reduce how much energy needs to be imported from the grid. Some systems can also provide backup power to selected circuits during outages.
When designed properly around your property and energy usage, battery storage provides a reliable, low-maintenance way to improve energy efficiency and increase long-term independence from traditional energy sources.
What’s included with your Battery Storage installation
Every battery storage installation we carry out is designed specifically around your property, energy usage and wider energy setup. From the initial survey through to installation and final handover, everything is handled by our team to ensure your system performs efficiently and reliably.
We focus on clear advice, quality workmanship and systems that are designed properly from day one, not rushed installations or unsuitable setups.
Tailored Battery System Design
Every battery storage system is designed around your energy usage, property layout and long-term goals to maximise efficiency and performance.
High-Quality Battery Technology
We install trusted battery systems selected for reliability, safety, efficiency and long-term day-to-day performance within your property.
Professional Installation
All installations are completed carefully and professionally by our experienced team, ensuring safety, performance and a clean finished installation.
Complete System Commissioning
Once installed, we fully test your system, complete setup and guide you through how everything works before sign-off.
Not a Sales Team. A Proper Installation Team.
Choosing the right installer is just as important as choosing the right system. At Solar Source Electrical, we focus on delivering carefully designed, professionally installed systems that are built for long-term performance, not quick sales or rushed installations.
As a family-run, owner-led business, we take a more personal approach from start to finish. You’ll deal directly with experienced people who understand the technical side of the work, explain things clearly and give honest advice based on what’s genuinely right for your property.
Owner-Led From Start to Finish
From your initial survey through to installation, your project is handled directly by our team with consistent standards and clear accountability throughout.
No Pressure, Honest Advice
Experienced Installation Team
Your system is installed by experienced professionals with strong electrical and roofing knowledge, ensuring everything is completed safely and properly.
Focused on Long-Term Performance
We use trusted products and proven installation methods designed to deliver reliable performance, efficiency and lasting value for years to come.
Real Systems, Installed Locally
We’ve worked on properties across Leicestershire and the wider Midlands, delivering systems that are built to last and designed to perform. Every install is different, but the focus is always the same – clean workmanship, reliable systems and results that make a genuine difference to energy costs.
Built to Deliver Real-World Performance
A properly designed battery storage system can make a significant difference to how efficiently your property uses electricity throughout the day. The exact benefits will always depend on factors like your energy usage, solar generation and system size, which is why every installation we carry out is tailored to the individual home.
For many homeowners, battery storage becomes a long-term investment that continues delivering value through lower running costs, greater energy flexibility and reduced reliance on the grid. Combined with solar panels, the benefits can become even greater by allowing more of the energy generated by your property to be stored and used within your home.
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Potential self-consumption of your solar energy when combined with a properly designed battery storage system.
Length of manufacturer warranties on most modern home battery systems.
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Potential reduction in peak-time electricity usage when stored battery energy is used around your property.
Optional Home Backup Power
Depending on the system and property requirements, backup power can be configured to support items such as lighting, refrigeration, internet routers and other important household appliances. Rather than being left without power until the grid is restored, your battery system can automatically provide stored energy to selected parts of the home.
Home backup power is particularly popular with homeowners who work from home, rely on internet connectivity or simply want greater peace of mind. We’ll discuss whether a backup solution is suitable for your property during your free survey and explain the options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing battery storage is a long-term investment, so it’s natural to have questions about performance, compatibility, backup power and long-term savings. Every property is different, which is why we always focus on giving clear, honest advice based on your home, energy usage and wider system setup.
Here are some of the questions we’re most commonly asked about battery storage systems and how they work. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, our team is always happy to help.
Can I install a battery without solar panels?
Yes. Battery systems can still help reduce electricity costs by storing energy from cheaper off-peak tariffs for later use.
Can battery storage work with existing solar panels?
Yes. Many battery systems can be retrofitted to existing solar installations to improve efficiency and energy usage.
Will the battery provide backup power during a blackout?
Many modern systems can provide backup power to selected circuits such as lighting, refrigeration and WiFi during outages.
How long do home battery systems last?
Most modern battery systems are designed for long-term daily use and commonly include warranties of around 10 years.
Can battery storage reduce my electricity bills?
Yes. Battery storage allows you to use more of your own energy and reduce reliance on electricity imported from the grid.
How much energy can a battery store?
Battery capacity depends on the system selected and your household energy usage. We design systems around your specific requirements.
Do battery systems require much maintenance?
Modern battery systems are generally very low maintenance and are designed to operate quietly and efficiently in the background.
Can battery systems integrate with EV chargers?
Yes. Battery storage can work alongside EV chargers and solar panels to create a more connected and efficient home energy setup.
A Straightforward, Three-Step Process
Survey
We start with a detailed site survey to understand your property, energy usage and goals. This includes assessing your property, electrical setup and any potential constraints, so we can build a clear picture of what will actually work in practice.
Design
Using the information gathered, we create a tailored system design with clear layout, performance expectations and realistic savings. You’ll see exactly how your system is expected to perform, along with upfront costs and payback, before making any decisions.
Install
Once everything is agreed, our team carries out the installation with care and attention to detail. We ensure everything is compliant, tested and set up correctly, with a full handover so you understand how your system works from day one.
Leicester-Based, Working Across the Midlands and Beyond
We’re based in Leicester and regularly work across Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and further afield. If you’re outside these areas, just get in touch – we’re always happy to discuss your project.
Find out how simple it will be to install Home Batteries at your property
Book a free survey and we’ll design your system properly, with clear figures and honest advice from the start.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear understanding of what’s possible.