06/09/2026
Does your solar make most of its electricity during the day, when you may not be at home?
You might export surplus energy, then need to buy electricity from the grid later in the evening. That is why many homeowners ask whether a battery is worthwhile.
The honest answer is: it depends on your home, electricity use, existing or planned solar system, tariff and what you want the system to do. A battery is not automatically right for every property.
At Thomson Electrical & Energy Solutions, we start with a free property assessment. We look at your energy use and goals, then provide a tailored design and fixed-price quote with no hidden costs. Our experienced electrical team delivers MCS-accredited renewable installations and aftercare across Whitehaven, West Cumbria and Cumbria.
A verified real example from Seaton, Cumbria:
Mr and Mrs Ashbridge installed an EcoFlow 6kW system, two 5kW batteries and six 480W all-black Aiko panels, providing 2.88kWp of solar capacity. They reported zero electricity bills and zero grid reliance during the first two months, while remaining connected to the grid. They also reported ÂŁ13 in SEG export profit over two weeks after their export arrangement was active.
These are reported, property-specific customer results : not a guarantee of what another home will achieve.
With 400+ 5-Star Reviews and 100+ Complete Installations, we provide practical advice before recommending a system. We are MCS, RECC, NICEIC Approved Contractor and TrustMark accredited.
Request a free home battery storage assessment:
https://thomsonenergysolutions.co.uk/battery-storage/
