Fitting a battery
Where it can and cannot go (PAS 63100), the inverter it hangs off, backup wiring and the network paperwork — and how to tell a good install from a bad one before you pay for it.
Where can a home battery be installed?
PAS 63100 says outdoors where practicable, for example an outside wall or detached garage. Batteries must not go in lofts, bedrooms, cupboards off…
Read the answer →02What happens during a battery installation?
A straightforward single battery is often fitted in about a day, with the power off for part of it. Gateways, earth rods, consumer unit changes,…
Read the answer →03Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Usually yes. Newer string inverters are often kept with an AC-coupled battery; older ones may be swapped for a hybrid inverter. Microinverter or…
Read the answer →04How do I choose a battery installer?
Pick an installer certified by MCS for batteries under MIS 3012, registered with a competent person scheme for electrical work, and a member of…
Read the answer →05DNO limits explained: export vs generation limits
An export limit caps net power to the grid at the meter, enforced by a G100 scheme with a grid CT. A generation limit caps the inverters' total AC…
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