Which solar battery should I buy?

PureStorage from Puredrive is the solar battery to go for if you want to future-proof your home storage against significant temperature fluctuations. It can operate efficiently between -20°C and 60°C. These are temperatures that’ll realistically never be hit in the UK, but it doesn’t hurt to have a guarantee.

Are solar batteries a good investment?

That’s great – solar batteries are becoming an essential component in maximising the benefits of solar energy. As solar battery costs decrease, more homeowners are pairing their solar panels with energy storage solutions. You can also compare prices for solar-plus-storage with our help.

What makes a good solar battery?

Scalability – Most solar batteries are available in a range of capacities, so you can choose according to how much electricity you need to store. The best batteries come as modular units that you can stack to increase (“scale”) their capacity as your needs increase over time, for example if you buy an EV.

How much power does a solar battery have?

Only a handful of solar batteries have 100% usable capacity — most range between 90% and 95%. When shopping for a solar battery, you should always look out for the battery’s usable capacity and factor that into how much electricity your home needs.

What is the useable capacity of a storage battery?

Usable capability – The usable capacity of a storage battery is not how much electricity it can store, but how much of a battery’s total capacity you can actually use. A battery’s capacity can be misleading, as you shouldn’t typically use a battery’s entire capacity, otherwise you run the risk of damaging it.

How long does a solar battery last?

A solar battery will last on average around 12 years, meaning you’ll typically need to purchase two within the lifespan of your solar panel system. Batteries won’t suddenly stop working after this point however, they’ll just gradually become less effective at holding the same level of charge.