Most modern lithium batteries last between 10-15 years, with many backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty. They gradually lose a small amount of capacity over time but continue working well for many years.

Yes. Although Scotland has shorter winter days, battery storage still helps you use more of the electricity your solar panels generate instead of exporting it to the grid. Many homeowners also charge their battery overnight on cheaper tariffs for additional savings.

Very little. Modern battery systems are designed to operate automatically and are monitored through a smartphone app, allowing you to see how much energy you're generating, storing and using.

Absolutely. Battery-only systems are becoming increasingly popular. They allow you to charge the battery using cheaper off-peak electricity and use that energy during expensive peak periods.

Every home is different, but battery storage can help homeowners reduce their electricity bills by up to 40%, depending on energy usage, electricity tariffs and whether you already have solar panels installed.

Standards systems won't. The inverter which tells the battery to charge and when to release electricity in your home is powered from your consumer unit which is powered from the grid. If you add on a gateway, this will detect when you have a power cut and power the inverter from the battery.

In many cases, yes. We can assess your current solar system and recommend the most suitable battery solution to maximise your savings.

Most battery installations are completed within one working day, depending on the complexity of your existing electrical system.

If you've been looking into solar, you've probably come across the term MCS and wondered what it actually means.

Simply put, MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK's recognised quality standard for renewable energy installations.

Using an MCS Certified installer means your solar system has been designed and installed to recognised industry standards, giving you confidence that the installation has been completed correctly.

It's also an important requirement if you want to receive payments for exporting excess electricity back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

We believe quality shouldn't be optional, which is why every PurePower Energy installation is completed to MCS standards.

100%. Once your battery is installed then you can phone up your energy supplier and change tarrif. This will allow the battery to charge overnight on the cheap rate and then when you use your electricity in peak times, you will use your battery instead of buying from the grid at a expensive rate.