Battery Storage

SunGift is a strong proponent of energy storage both for its environmental and financial benefits. This technology can make the biggest impact, however, for poorer households struggling with their energy bills. We recently collaborated with the…

People often ask us about energy self-sufficiency. Just how hard is it to get to that point where you no longer have to pay a large corporation each time you turn on the kettle? This…

There are a range of batteries available on the market and it’s vital to choose a battery that suits you. We’re often asked about the different types of batteries available and unfortunately we do come across…

Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla, nailed his colours to the mast recently by saying he would solve South Australia’s grid issues in 100 days, by providing at least 100 megawatts of battery storage. If not,…

We’ve had loads of enquiries about battery storage in the last few months. Of course, one of the big questions is how much a battery for your PV system will cost. To help you decide…

This article was first release in March 2017. Tesla Powerwall 2 We mentioned in our Christmas newsletter (2016) that Tesla had launched a new battery, the Powerwall 2. A year or two ago, if you didn’t use the…

Welcome to our spring newsletter. Spring is a time of change and there’s been plenty of upheaval around the world recently. But, two things remain constant. Firstly, despite a slight dip last year, energy prices generally…

Devon’s first Tesla Powerwall reduces amount of electricity Mike and Jan buy from their energy company by 86% A Devon couple have reduced the amount of electricity they buy from their energy company by 86%, after…

In the news last Friday, we have seen BBC Radio 4 and BBC online running stories about the Smart Energy Revolution and battery storage. Nicola Shaw, National Grid UK Executive Director, has spoken about how solar…

We recently got a peek at Tesla’s Gigafactory factory. It’s being built in Reno, USA. When complete (which is estimated to be 2020) the factory will span a whopping 3000 acres. Tesla do not plan…