On average, this works out at just under 5kWh per day. Mark has neither the financial nor practical means to install renewable technology. However, he can use a home storage battery to take advantage of cheaper off-peak electricity rates, perhaps with the likes of the Octopus Flux tariff. Due to its compact size, Mark opts for the Giv-Bat 2.6kWh.
You can charge your home storage battery from the grid during cheaper off-peak hours. Then, during peak periods, you can discharge when energy is more expensive. This can help reduce your reliance on the grid when energy is more expensive and therefore, cut your bills.
Using your EV charger with your home battery storage system allows you to charge your car strategically, e.g. when your battery is fully charged or when you’re generating renewable energy. One more thing…
You might want to integrate an EV charger into your battery storage system. While you can charge from an ordinary 3-pin home plug socket, charging from a designated EV charger is recommended; it’s generally cheaper, faster and safer.
4.2 Updating the Building Regulations to include provisions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in non-residential buildings will ensure that places like workplaces and retail car parks have a minimum level of EV charging infrastructure to support future EV uptake. The provision of chargepoints in key non-residential locations will provide
Let’s start with the battery – the muscle behind your home battery storage system. The size of the battery you install depends on your energy needs. A detached house with five people will likely use more energy than a small 1-bedroom flat with two people. Make sure you do your research before choosing a home battery that’s right for you.