If you already have solar panels on your home, you’ve probably noticed something slightly frustrating — during the day, when your panels are working hardest, you’re often not there to use the power.
Then evening comes around, the family gets home, the lights go on, dinner’s cooking — and suddenly you’re buying electricity back from the grid at full price.
Sound familiar?
That’s exactly why so many homeowners across Basingstoke and the wider Hampshire area are now adding battery storage to their solar systems.
So, what’s all the fuss about battery storage?
Put simply, a home battery lets you store the electricity your solar panels produce during the day and use it later — in the evening, at night, or when the weather’s gloomy.
Instead of sending your excess power back to the grid for pennies, you’re keeping it and using it yourself.
It’s a bit like fitting your house with an energy piggy bank — one that pays off every single day.
The everyday difference it makes
We’ve fitted battery systems for families all over Basingstoke, Old Basing, Chineham, Hook, and the surrounding villages, and the story’s almost always the same.
They go from using maybe 30–40% of their own solar power to 70–90% — sometimes even more.
That means lower bills, less reliance on the grid, and a home that’s far more resilient when prices rise or the power flickers.
One local customer told us their energy bills dropped by nearly half once we paired their solar panels with a battery. That’s the kind of result you can feel every month, not just see on paper.
It’s not just about saving money
Sure, the savings are great — but that’s only part of the story.
When you add a battery to your solar system, you’re also:
- Reducing your carbon footprint — every stored kilowatt-hour is one less you take from fossil-fuel generation.
- Gaining energy independence — you’re in control of how and when you use your power.
- Protecting against power cuts — some systems can even provide backup during outages.
And because modern battery technology has come a long way, you don’t need a huge amount of space. Most are compact, quiet, and wall-mounted — ideal for a garage, utility room, or even outdoors.
How GU Solutions helps
At GU Solutions, we’ve been working in Basingstoke and Hampshire for over 20 years, helping local families make their homes safer, smarter, and more efficient.
When it comes to battery storage, our approach is simple — no jargon, no pushy sales, just clear advice that makes sense.
We’ll start with a proper home survey, look at your current solar setup and energy use, and then design a system that fits your home — not a generic template.
We’ll explain your options in plain English, including:
- What size battery you need (and why)
- How much energy you’ll store and reuse
- What your likely payback period looks like
- How it integrates with your existing solar panels
Then our qualified, NICEIC-approved electricians take care of the installation — neat, safe, and certified to the latest standards.
“Is it really worth it?”
That’s the question everyone asks — and the short answer is: for most Basingstoke homeowners, yes.
Battery storage lets you make full use of your solar investment, protect yourself from rising energy prices, and do your bit for the planet — all in one move.
And because the technology’s improving and prices have come down, payback times are now shorter than ever.
So if you’re sitting on solar panels that are working hard while you’re at work, maybe it’s time to make that energy work harder for you.
Ready to see how much you could save?
Talk to your local experts at GU Solutions. We’ve helped families across Basingstoke, Hook, Tadley, Alton, Fleet, and beyond cut their energy costs and future-proof their homes with smart solar and battery solutions.
Call 01256 473326 or book your free home energy survey today — and find out how much more you could be saving with battery storage.
