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Battery Storage Installation Edinburgh
Own a home in an EH postcode? Whether you already have solar panels or are starting fresh, get a free battery quote from our single vetted local installer.
- Takes 60 seconds
- MCS certified installer
- Sigenergy Platinum installer
- Rated 5 stars on Google
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- 1installer contacts you, not a list of companies
- 0% VATon home battery storage until 31 March 2027
- 100% EHpostcodes covered, across Edinburgh and the Lothians
- PlatinumSigenergy installer status, held by our installer
Where Are You Starting From?
Home Battery Storage, Whatever Your Starting Point
Our installer takes all three kinds of job. Find yours.
I Already Have Solar Panels
A battery can almost always be added to an existing system. It stores what your panels make in the day, so you can use your solar power after dark.
Choose Solar BatteryI Want Panels and a Battery Together
One installation and one system, sized as a whole. Scaffolding, wiring and paperwork happen once.
Choose Panels & BatteryI Want a Battery Without Panels
A battery can charge from the grid when electricity is cheaper overnight, then run your home through the day.
Choose Solar BatteryAnd mention you have no panels.
Three starting points. One free quote.
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A Vetted Battery Storage Installer in Edinburgh
Our single vetted installer covers Edinburgh and the Lothians, and was checked against a fixed set of standards before any enquiry was passed on. Here is what they hold.
- Sigenergy Platinum Installer
- MCS Certified
- TrustMark Registered
- RECC Member
- NICEIC Approved
- HIES Insurance-Backed
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 37 Trustpilot reviews, and 5 stars on Google
- 100+ installations completed across Scotland
- 5-year workmanship guarantee, provided by our installer
- Fits batteries with new panels, to existing panels and on their own
- Registered UK company with public liability insurance
- Covers every EH postcode, from Edinburgh and Leith to Livingston, Dalkeith, Haddington and Peebles
Why Certification Matters for a Battery
- Tariffs. Octopus asks for the MCS document for your installation before it will switch you to its Flux tariff.
- Electrical work. Fitting a battery is a significant electrical job. NICEIC approval covers the standard of that work.
- The grid. A home battery has to be registered with SP Energy Networks, the local network operator. Our installer handles it.
Solar Panels Edinburgh is an introduction service, not an installation company. If you decide to go ahead, the installation contract is between you and our installer.
One installer. One free battery quote.
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What Battery Storage Saves in Edinburgh
A battery does not generate anything. It changes when you use electricity, and that is where the saving comes from. It pays in two ways.
1. Storing Your Own Solar
Without a battery, most of what your panels make in the day goes to the grid. A unit you keep is worth 26.32p, because you do not buy it. A unit you export earns 6p to 12p.
A battery adds roughly
£190 to £290 a year
For a typical Edinburgh solar system.
2. Getting More From a Battery: Time-of-Use Tariffs
On a time-of-use tariff, the price of electricity changes through the day. A battery buys when it is cheap, then uses or sells when it is expensive. That works in January too, when panels make very little.
Octopus Flux is one example, for homes with solar panels and a battery. These are its rates for Southern Scotland, which covers EH postcodes.
| Time band | You buy at | You sell at |
|---|---|---|
| 2am to 5amCheap | 14.27p | 4.42p |
| Rest of the dayStandard | 23.77p | 9.55p |
| 4pm to 7pmPeak | 33.28p | 27.19p |
Charge at 14.27p overnight. Each unit you then use at peak, instead of buying it at 33.28p, saves 19p. Each unit you sell at peak earns 27.19p.
No Solar Panels? Economy 7
Flux needs solar panels, so a battery on its own uses a two-rate tariff such as Economy 7. Octopus's standard Economy 7 rates in Southern Scotland are 14.84p at night and 31.83p in the day, against 26.11p on a single rate.
Every unit moved from day to night saves 17p
up to about £280 a year
For a home using 2,500 kWh a year, Ofgem's typical figure, against the single rate.
That figure assumes the battery covers all your daytime use, and charging losses reduce it. The Economy 7 day rate is higher than the single rate, so a battery that is too small can cost you money. Our installer sizes it from your usage.
Tariff rates are Octopus Energy's published prices for Southern Scotland on 6 October 2026, paying by Direct Debit. They change, usually every three months, and other suppliers offer similar tariffs. Solar figures use MCS guidance note MGD 003 and the Ofgem price cap for October to December 2026. Indicative only.
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Sigenergy Battery Storage, From a Platinum Installer
Our installer holds Sigenergy Platinum installer status. If you searched for Sigenergy by name, this is who your quote comes from.
One System, Not Several Boxes
Sigenergy's SigenStor combines the solar inverter, battery, power conversion, energy management and an optional EV charger in one stack.
Add Capacity Later
The battery modules stack, and Sigenergy says old and new modules can run together. You can start smaller and add storage later.
Power in a Power Cut
With a Sigen Energy Gateway fitted and the system designed for backup, your home keeps running when the grid goes down. Mention backup when you enquire, because it has to be designed in.
Runs Itself, or You Run It
The mySigen app shows what you generate, store and use. Its AI energy planning can time the charging for you.
Fits Outdoors
The casing is rated IP66, so it can go on an outside wall if there is no room indoors.
10-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Sigenergy's European warranty covers the battery modules and energy controller for 10 years, as long as the system stays connected to the internet. The warranty is Sigenergy's.
Swipe for more
Your quote is specified around your home. If a different setup suits it better, our installer will say so.
Start My Free QuoteProduct details from Sigenergy's published SigenStor and Sigen Energy Gateway pages, and its Factory Limited Warranty for SigenStor (For Europe), dated 27 May 2025.
Already Have Panels?
Adding a Battery to Existing Solar Panels
If you already have panels, a battery can almost always be added. What decides the job is your inverter, the box that turns what your panels make into electricity your home can use.
If You Have a Hybrid Inverter
It was built to take storage. The battery connects to what is already on the wall.
If You Have a Standard Inverter
There are two routes. Swap it for a hybrid inverter, or fit a battery with its own inverter built in, which leaves your existing setup untouched.
Not sure which you have? Our installer can tell from the make and model. When you enquire, say roughly when your panels were fitted.
A battery added to existing panels also carries 0% VAT until 31 March 2027.
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31 March 2027
The 0% VAT Deadline for Battery Storage
Battery storage fitted to homes currently carries 0% VAT. That covers a battery fitted with new panels, added to existing panels, or installed on its own. It is set to end on 31 March 2027, when the rate returns to 5%.
Installations booked close to the deadline depend on survey dates, equipment supply and grid paperwork. None of those move quickly in the first months of the year.
HMRC VAT Notice 708/6 and HMRC manual VENSAV3061, gov.uk. This is the position as it stands today.
Your Questions
Common Questions
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation to go ahead.
Who contacts me, and how many companies?
One. Your details go to our single vetted local installer, who contacts you directly. They are not passed to a list of companies competing for the job. Solar Panels Edinburgh does not carry out installation work.
Can I add a battery to solar panels I already have?
In most cases, yes. If you have a hybrid inverter, the battery connects to it. If not, the inverter is swapped for a hybrid one, or a battery with its own inverter is fitted. Our installer confirms which from your equipment.
Do I need solar panels to have a battery?
No. A battery on its own can charge on cheaper night-rate electricity and run your home through the day. Octopus Flux needs solar panels, so a battery on its own uses a different tariff, such as Economy 7.
How big a battery do I need?
It depends on how much electricity you use in the evening and overnight, not on the size of your roof. Our installer sizes it from your usage. Sigenergy's battery modules stack, so capacity can be added later.
Will a battery keep my power on in a power cut?
It can, with a Sigen Energy Gateway and a system designed for backup. A battery alone does not do it automatically. Say so when you enquire, because it changes the design.
Where does the battery go?
Usually a garage, a utility room or an outside wall. Sigenergy's casing is rated IP66 for outdoor fitting. Our installer checks the options with you.
How quickly will I hear back?
Most enquiries are contacted within one working day.
What happens to my details?
They are passed to our vetted local installer so they can prepare your quote. They are not sold on. ReachAI Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under reference ZB828222. Full detail is in the Privacy Policy.
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