Generate Your Own Clean Energy
Solar panels and battery storage can help your home or business generate, store and make better use of renewable electricity. Hinter Electrics provides solar and battery storage solutions across Leigh-on-Sea, Southend and surrounding Essex areas.
Is solar right for your property?
Every property is different. We can assess your requirements and discuss a solar and battery solution around your energy usage, property and goals.
- Solar PV installation
- Home battery storage
- Battery retrofit options
- Solar and battery systems
- EV charging integration
- Electrical installation
Take greater control of the energy your property uses
Solar photovoltaic panels convert sunlight into electricity that can be used by your property.
A battery storage system can then store suitable surplus energy so that it can be used later, including at times when your solar panels are generating little or no electricity.
The result is a more flexible energy system that can combine solar generation, battery storage, grid electricity and, where appropriate, EV charging.
Discuss Your PropertySolar isn’t just about putting panels on a roof
The best system starts with understanding how the property actually uses electricity.
Your roof, available space, electricity consumption, existing electrical installation, battery requirements, EV charging and future energy plans can all influence the right solution.
That’s why system design should be based on the property rather than simply selling a standard package.
Solar and battery solutions designed around your energy needs
From a new solar PV installation to adding storage to an existing system, we can discuss the most suitable approach for your property.
Solar PV Installation
Generate electricity from sunlight with a solar PV system designed around your property and electricity requirements.
Battery Storage
Store suitable surplus electricity and use stored energy when it is more useful to your household or business.
Solar & Battery Systems
Combine solar generation with battery storage to create a more flexible renewable energy system.
Battery Retrofit
Already have solar panels? A compatible battery may be considered as an additional part of the system.
Solar & EV Charging
Consider solar generation and battery storage alongside your electric vehicle charging requirements.
Commercial Solar
Renewable energy solutions can also be considered for suitable commercial buildings and business premises.
From sunlight to usable electricity
A solar PV and battery system can intelligently move electricity around your property so that generation can be used when you need it.
The exact configuration depends on the panels, inverter, battery, electrical installation and monitoring equipment selected.
Get a Solar AssessmentSolar Panels
Solar PV panels generate DC electricity from available sunlight.
Inverter
The inverter converts the electricity into a form that can be used by the property’s electrical system.
Your Property
Generated electricity can be used by appliances and other electrical loads.
Battery
Suitable surplus electricity can be stored for later use.
Grid
Electricity can still be imported from or exported to the grid depending on generation, demand and system setup.
Monitoring
Compatible systems can provide information about generation, consumption and battery activity.
Store solar energy for when you need it
Solar generation often peaks during daylight hours, while household electricity demand can continue into the evening.
Battery storage provides a way of storing suitable surplus electricity and using that energy later.
Batteries can also be used with compatible energy tariffs and systems that support scheduled charging, although the financial benefit depends on your tariff, consumption and battery system.
What can battery storage help with?
A properly designed battery system can help you make greater use of your own generated electricity.
- Store suitable excess solar generation
- Use stored electricity after sunset
- Increase solar self-consumption
- Potentially reduce grid electricity purchases
- Take advantage of compatible time-of-use tariffs
- Integrate with wider home energy systems
Why add battery storage?
Battery storage isn’t necessarily right for every property. The value depends on how your system is designed and how you use electricity.
Solar panels and battery storage work together
Solar PV
Your panels generate electricity when solar conditions allow. That electricity can be used by your property, stored where the system supports it, or exported.
- Renewable electricity generation
- Reduced dependence on grid electricity
- Potential export of surplus electricity
- Long-term renewable energy generation
Battery Storage
The battery provides an energy store that can help shift suitable solar generation from periods of high production to periods when your property needs electricity.
- Store surplus solar energy
- Use energy later
- Increase self-consumption
- Potential tariff optimisation
Add battery storage to an existing solar installation
You don’t necessarily need to replace an existing solar PV system to add battery storage.
Depending on your existing panels, inverter, electrical installation and the battery system selected, a retrofit battery may be possible.
Compatibility should be checked before equipment is purchased so that the proposed battery and inverter arrangement work together correctly.
Ask About Battery RetrofitWe can look at your existing setup
- Existing solar panels
- Existing inverter
- Battery compatibility
- Available installation space
- Existing consumer unit
- Electrical supply
- Proposed battery capacity
- Monitoring and control requirements
Solar + Battery + EV Charging
As more homes move towards electric vehicles, solar PV, battery storage and EV charging can be considered together rather than as completely separate installations.
What happens to electricity you don’t use?
Depending on your system and electricity arrangements, electricity that isn’t used or stored can potentially be exported to the electricity grid.
The UK Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) provides a framework through which eligible small-scale low-carbon generators can receive payments from participating electricity suppliers for electricity exported to the grid.
Export tariffs vary between suppliers and change over time, so you should compare the current rates and eligibility requirements before choosing an export arrangement.
Learn About SEGImportant
Export payments are not guaranteed simply because you have solar panels.
Eligibility, metering, installation requirements and the export tariff offered by your electricity supplier should all be checked.
We recommend checking the current Ofgem and supplier information before making decisions based on export income.
A straightforward route from enquiry to installation
We aim to make the transition to solar and battery storage clear, practical and easy to understand.
Initial Enquiry
Tell us about your property, electricity usage and what you want your system to achieve.
Property Assessment
We consider the property, electrical installation, available space and proposed equipment.
System Design
The proposed solar and/or battery solution is developed around your requirements.
Installation
Equipment and associated electrical infrastructure are installed and tested.
Commissioning
The system is commissioned and the relevant controls, monitoring and documentation are explained.
Renewable energy for different property types
Family Homes
Solar and battery solutions for residential properties.
Detached Homes
Larger roof and energy systems can be assessed individually.
Bungalows
Roof layout and available solar area can be assessed.
Rental Properties
Renewable energy requirements for suitable landlord properties.
Offices
Solar generation for suitable business premises.
Commercial Units
Commercial renewable energy opportunities.
Workshops
Solar generation and storage for suitable workspaces.
EV Homes
Solar, battery and EV charging considered together.
Electrical expertise behind your renewable energy system
Hinter Electrics is a family-run electrical business based in Leigh-on-Sea, providing electrical services throughout Southend and local Essex areas.
Solar and battery storage across Essex
Hinter Electrics is based in Leigh-on-Sea and works throughout Southend and other local Essex areas.
Leigh-on-Sea
Solar and battery installation.
Southend
Domestic and commercial renewable energy.
Benfleet
Solar PV and battery solutions.
Canvey Island
Renewable energy and electrical services.
Chelmsford
Solar and battery installations.
South Essex
Renewable energy solutions.
Solar & battery storage FAQs
Are solar panels worth installing?
How does solar battery storage work?
Do I need a battery with solar panels?
Can I add a battery to existing solar panels?
Can solar panels charge my electric car?
Can battery storage work without solar panels?
Can a solar battery provide backup power during a power cut?
Can I sell excess solar electricity back to the grid?
What is the Smart Export Guarantee?
How many solar panels do I need?
Does a solar battery reduce electricity bills?
Can solar and battery storage be installed together?
Can businesses install solar and battery storage?
Do solar panels work in cloudy weather?
How long do solar panels last?
How long does a solar installation take?
Do you install solar panels in Essex?
Ready to take control of your energy?
Tell us about your property, current electricity use, solar requirements or existing solar system. We’ll help you understand the options for solar PV and battery storage.
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