A common misconception among people enquiring about home battery systems for the first time is that having a battery automatically means the house will continue to have power during a grid outage. It doesn't. A standard grid-connected battery system will...
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Do I Need Backup During a Grid Failure?
Power cuts are inconvenient, but for many homes they are rare and short-lived. So before investing in backup power, the first question is whether you actually need it. How likely is a power cut? This partly depends on where you live and the local electricity network....
If I Have a Battery, Does That Mean I Automatically Get Whole-Home Backup on Grid Failure?
In this article, we break down how solar PV works and how it can save and make you money. Buckle up for your physics lesson.
Can I Run My House Entirely Off-Grid from Solar and Batteries?
In this article, we break down how solar PV works and how it can save and make you money. Buckle up for your physics lesson.
Can Solar Panels Be Installed on a Listed Building?
Can solar panels be installed on my listed building? If you own a listed building, you may assume that installing solar panels will either not be allowed or will involve a very complicated process. That is not necessarily the case. Solar panels can be installed on...
Should I Buy a Smart Immersion Diverter?
Should I Buy a Smart Immersion Diverter? A smart immersion diverter can sound like an obvious addition to a solar installation. Instead of exporting surplus solar electricity, the diverter sends it to an immersion heater to heat your hot water. At first glance, that...
Where Can My Solar Inverter and Battery Be Installed?
Where can my inverter and battery be installed? One of the first questions homeowners often ask is where the inverter and battery will actually go. The good news is that modern equipment gives installers a fair amount of flexibility, and in many cases an outdoor...
Should I Buy a Voltage Optimiser for My Home?
Should I Buy a Voltage Optimiser for My Home? Voltage optimisers are sometimes promoted as a way to reduce household electricity bills. At Stag Solar, we do not sell or recommend them as a general money-saving measure for domestic properties. In most homes, the likely...
Which EV charger should I get?
Which EV Charger Should I Get? There is no single EV charger that is right for every home. The best choice depends not only on the vehicle and the property’s electrical supply, but also on whether the charger will operate by itself or may eventually become part of a...
Does a Home Battery Provide Backup During a Power Cut?
A home battery does not automatically keep the house powered during a grid outage. The simple answer No. A standard home battery installation is usually designed to reduce electricity bills, not automatically to keep the house powered during a power cut. Why does the...
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