Shining a Light on Solar Power Battery Packs

In the race to develop greener power solutions, Solar Battery Systems have emerged as a practical, and accessible option for homeowners to add value to their home, invest in their future energy needs and reduce their carbon footprint. During the run up to COP26, we saw a wave of support from businesses across the industries who vowed to improve their processes and offer products that enable their customers to make greener choices. We’re known for the reliability of our home-improvement services as our high-quality fittings are always made with durable, sustainable materials. But not of all our customers know that we offer solar battery packs to ‘future-proof’ Highland homes and bring renewable energy directly to your door. This extraordinary technology enables everyday homes to produce and store electricity during sun light hours, which can then be used for free at night.

Solar Power from the Cairngorm Group

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Inside the battery packs, there are solar modules that absorb daylight and generate electricity through the photovoltaic process.

This electricity can typically reach 600 volts DC and needs to be converted by the inverter to match the power supplied to your house from the electricity grid (which is usually 230 volt AC in the UK).

Et voilà! The electricity generated can be used on site to power your home.

IS THERE SUPPORT AVAILABLE?

Yes! The Government are on hand to help with Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), visit their resources and find out more today.

Cairngorm Group, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin

Solar panels on the roof of a house, producing electricity

WHAT IS SEG?

The SEG Licensee is required to put processes in place to pay for the electricity exported by the eligible installation, and to report to Ofgem on installations under the SEG arrangements. SEG Licensees determine the rate they will pay, contract length and other terms. While wholesale electricity prices can sometimes fall below zero, SEG Licensees must always offer a tariff that remains above zero. SEG payments must be calculated by SEG Licensees using Export Meter Readings.