BATTERY STORAGE

BATTERY STORAGE

Home Battery Storage Systems in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas

Solar Partner – Solar Battery Installation Specialists

Reduce your electricity bills, maximise solar energy usage, and protect against rising energy costs with a home battery storage system from Solar Partner. We design, supply, install, and commission high-performance solar battery storage systems in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas.

📞 Call 07919 686 076 for a free battery storage quote

What is a Home Battery Storage System?

A home battery storage system stores excess electricity generated by your solar panels or imported from the grid at cheaper times, allowing you to use it later when electricity demand and prices are higher.

  • Most households use most electricity in the morning and evening, while solar panels generate power during the middle of the day.

  • Without a battery, excess solar energy is exported to the grid for a relatively low payment.

  • With a battery, surplus electricity is stored for later use, reducing reliance on imported electricity and saving you money.

Battery storage can be installed:

  • Alongside a new solar PV system

  • As a retrofit to existing solar panels

  • As part of a smart tariff and energy management strategy

Benefits of Solar Battery Storage in Milton Keynes

Installing a solar battery storage system offers multiple financial and practical advantages:

  • Increase self-consumption of solar electricity

  • Reduce electricity bills

  • Lower reliance on energy suppliers

  • Protect against volatile energy prices

  • Reduce household carbon emissions

  • Backup power during grid outages

  • Improve ROI on solar panels

Modern batteries also allow time-of-use tariff optimisation, charging overnight when electricity is cheaper and discharging during peak pricing periods.

Our Preferred Battery Technology: GivEnergy

Solar Partner installs GivEnergy batteries, one of the UK’s most trusted energy storage systems.

GivEnergy All-In-One (AIO) 2 – 13.5kWh Battery Storage

Key Features:

  • 13.5kWh usable capacity

  • 12kW discharge power for high-demand appliances

  • All-in-one design: battery, inverter, and controls in one unit

  • Smart tariff optimisation and remote monitoring

  • Backup-ready when paired with GivEnergy Gateway

  • Future-ready for grid services and energy trading

The high discharge capability allows households to power kettles, ovens, tumble dryers, and EV chargers without constantly importing electricity from the grid.

🔗 Learn more about GivEnergy AIO 2

GivEnergy Gateway 2 – Backup Power

The GivEnergy Gateway 2 enables your battery system to provide backup power during grid outages.

Benefits:

  • Automatic isolation from the grid during power cuts

  • Near-instant switchover to battery power

  • Backup for essential circuits or whole-home supply

  • Improved energy resilience and security

🔗 Learn more about GivEnergy Gateway 2

Expandable Battery Storage with AIO Extension Packs

Energy needs change over time with electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home offices. The 13.5kWh GivEnergy AIO Extension Pack allows you to expand storage capacity without replacing your system.

Benefits:

  • Reduce upfront costs

  • Future-proof your home energy system

  • Support growing household energy demand

🔗 Learn more about GivEnergy Extension Packs

Emerging Technology: Sodium-Ion Batteries

Solar Partner monitors new battery technologies, including sodium-ion batteries from companies like Eleven Energy.

Advantages:

  • No lithium, cobalt, or nickel

  • Uses abundant, sustainable materials

  • Improved fire safety and thermal stability

  • Better performance in cold temperatures

  • Lower environmental and ethical impact

🔗 Learn more about Eleven Energy

Where Can Battery Storage Systems Be Installed?

Typical installation locations:

  • Garages

  • Utility rooms

  • Outbuildings

  • Plant rooms or barns

Example: A 9.5kWh GivEnergy battery measures ~80cm x 60cm x 25cm. All installations follow manufacturer guidance, fire safety standards, and ventilation requirements.

Is Battery Storage Right for Your Property?

Battery storage is particularly beneficial if:

  • You generate excess solar electricity during the day

  • You cannot shift most electricity use to daylight hours

  • You want energy independence

  • You plan to install an EV charger

  • You want backup power during outages

  • You want to reduce your carbon footprint

We assess suitability based on:

  • Annual electricity usage

  • Existing or planned solar PV generation

  • Tariff structure and smart meter availability

  • Installation requirements and costs

  • Potential export payments

Savings

Savings depend on electricity usage patterns, tariffs, and system size. Smart energy management now delivers the largest financial benefit.

Why Choose Solar Partner?

  • Local, family-run solar and battery specialists

  • Experts in battery storage systems in Milton Keynes

  • Installations tailored to your home and energy use

  • Trusted UK manufacturers and suppliers

  • Honest advice with no pressure selling

📞 Call 07919 686 076 for a free battery storage quote
📍 Serving Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire & nearby areas