Fitted battery storage
Installing battery storage can help your school to make the most of cheap, low carbon electricity
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Overview
Fitting battery storage can be a good idea for a school because it helps make better use of any electricity the school generates and can reduce reliance on the grid. Key benefits include:
- Use more of your solar energy: A battery can store surplus solar electricity and make it available later.
- Reduce electricity costs: Stored energy can be used when electricity would otherwise need to be bought from the grid, particularly at peak evening times.
- Lower carbon emissions: Using more locally generated renewable electricity can reduce the amount of electricity needed from fossil-fuel sources.
- Support learning: A battery system can be a practical example for pupils to learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate solutions.