Should you put battery storage in your home?

In short, battery storage in your home can bring the following benefits: Let’s say your home has solar panels on the roof or even a wind turbine in the back garden. Without battery storage, a lot of the energy you generate will go to waste.

How much power can a house use?

1) The local electricity company when connected your home made a design and gave you some reasonable allowed maximum power. It can be 5kW, 6kW, 10kW... depending on house size and local regulations. Find your contract and this information should be stated there. If you have no contract call and ask them. This is your legal limit.

Can domestic battery storage be used without renewables?

Short answer: yes. Domestic battery storage without renewables can still benefit you and the grid. This is especially true for those on smart tariffs; charge your battery during cheaper off-peak hours and discharge during more expensive peak hours, cutting your bills and reducing strain on the grid during peak energy use times.

How deep should a 12kWh battery be discharged?

For example, if a 12kWh battery has an 80% depth of discharge, this means you can safely use 9.6kWh. You should never use your battery beyond its depth of discharge as this can cause permanent damage. A minimum 80% depth of discharge is a good rule to live by when choosing a battery.

Does your home run on power from the grid?

The answer to this is fairly simple; your home will almost always run on power from the grid by default assuming you haven’t rung up your supplier and asked to be cut off. At this point, it’s worth noting depth of discharge. This refers to the amount of battery capacity you can use safely.

How can I monitor my energy usage?

You can do this through the energy monitoring software: portal and app. Furthermore, you can also closely monitor your energy usage and cut out any excess accordingly. This can be done via a smart meter for your overall energy usage and via smart plugs for individual devices.