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WELCOME TO THE BATTERY STORAGE & SOLAR PANELS HOMEPAGE

This page provides an overview of our articles available on domestic battery storage and solar panels with latest paybacks, background on panels and some example installations.

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Twenty Year Payback on Domestic Battery Storage & Solar Panels Now Possible

Great Home has tracked domestic battery storage developments for many years. Until now our conclusion has been that, whilst the technology has an … [Read More...]

Domestic Battery Storage Reduces Pressures On Electricity Grid

Northern Powergrid recently reported on a two year trial of homes using battery storage and solar panels. The trial found that: Peak electricity … [Read More...]

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Are solar panels worth it in 2019? How about solar with battery storage?

The idea of using solar panels to generate electricity to power your home is an appealing one for many of us. Helping to save the planet from climate … [Read More...]

Solar Batteries Could Store Your Solar Generated Electricity

Solar Panel & Battery Storage Calculator

To work out the true impact on your energy consumption of owning solar PV panels or battery storage use our calculator. The calculator will help you

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Solar PV Panels

What Are Solar PV (photovoltaic) Panels?Solar PV panels use the sun's energy to generate 12 volt DC electricity. They are combined with an … read more

Solar PV Panels 9 x 0.25kWp PV Panels gives 2.25kWp generation capacity Also shown - solar water heating panels in between two sets of solar pv panels

Solar Water Heating Panels

Solar panels use the sun's energy to provide either hot water or electricity  in the home There are two different types of solar panels with … read more

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Hi I'm Jon. This website seeks to help those searching for the basics about improving their home. It offers an independent view, trying to balance the interests of … read more

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  • Green Home Grant Voucher Scheme Live 30 September 2020
  • Twenty Year Payback on Domestic Battery Storage & Solar Panels Now Possible
  • Domestic Battery Storage Reduces Pressures On Electricity Grid

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