You’ve installed solar panels but what happens when the sun sets or during cloudy days? That’s where battery storage steps in. With GE National’s full-service solar + battery solutions, you can maximise solar generation, store excess energy, and reduce reliance on the grid.

In this blog, we’ll cover:

-How battery storage works

-Key benefits for UK homeowners

-What to look for in a system

-Why choosing a trusted installer like GE National matters

What Is Battery Storage?

Battery storage systems store surplus energy produced by solar PV panels so you can use it later, especially at night or during low sunlight.

Daytime: Solar panels generate more electricity than you use → extra energy charges your battery.

Evening/night: Your home draws on stored energy → less dependence on the grid.

The Benefits of Battery Storage

1. Energy Independence

No more relying on grid-only supply—store your own clean power and protect against rising electricity costs.

2. Maximise Your Solar Investment

Instead of exporting excess energy back to the grid for minimal returns, use more of it at home.

3. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Every stored kWh means less electricity generated from fossil fuels.

4. Smarter Energy Use

Use stored power at peak times, when grid electricity is most expensive.