Solar Battery Storage in Cheltenham
Free, no-obligation survey and written quote for Cheltenham homeowners, with MCS-certified installation and no hidden costs.
Cheltenham generates a decent amount of solar energy across the year, yet without a battery most of that generation gets exported to the grid for very little return. A home battery storage system changes that equation: excess power charges the battery during the day, then powers your home through the evening and overnight when your panels are idle.
We install Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow battery systems across Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area. Every installation is carried out by our MCS-certified engineers, which means the work meets the standard required to claim any available export tariffs and Smart Export Guarantee payments. We also handle the DNO notification paperwork, so nothing gets missed on the administrative side.
What's included
Every Cheltenham job includes.
A pre-installation survey of your consumer unit, existing solar setup or roof space, and proposed battery location, carried out in person before any work is agreed, so the quote reflects exactly what your property needs.
Supply and installation of your chosen battery system, whether that is a Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, or EcoFlow unit, sized and positioned to suit your household load and available generation.
Full integration with your existing solar array or, where applicable, a standalone battery configured for off-peak tariff charging via your grid connection.
DNO (Distribution Network Operator) notification and all associated paperwork completed on your behalf, ensuring your installation is correctly registered and compliant with G98 or G99 requirements.
Commissioning of the battery management system, including app setup so you can monitor state of charge, import and export figures, and energy flows from your phone or tablet.
MCS-compliant completion documentation and handover pack, covering warranty registration, system settings, and guidance on getting the most from your battery across different seasons and tariff structures.
Local knowledge
Solar Battery Storage in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham sits in a sheltered position on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, which gives it a relatively mild microclimate by UK standards. Solar generation here is viable across a long season, and many households with south or south-west facing roofs are already generating more midday power than they can use. A battery captures that surplus rather than surrendering it to the grid at a low export rate, making the economics of a battery installation particularly straightforward for anyone already on a solar tariff.
The town has a distinct split in property types that matters for battery installation planning. The Regency conservation core, covering much of the town centre and parts of Montpellier, Lansdown, and the Suffolks, is subject to Article 4 directions that restrict permitted development. Solar panels on principal elevations of listed or locally listed buildings often require prior approval or listed building consent. If you are already generating from an in-roof system or black-on-black panels fitted to satisfy conservation requirements, your battery installation will need to work with whatever inverter and cabling routes those panels use. We are familiar with these constraints and will survey the property before quoting.
Outside the conservation core, Cheltenham has a large stock of interwar semis and detached houses across areas such as Springbank, Hesters Way, Prestbury, and Leckhampton, as well as newer estates on the northern and eastern fringes. These properties typically have straightforward loft or garage spaces for battery mounting, standard consumer units, and no planning complications. Many are already on Octopus Agile, Intelligent Octopus, or similar time-of-use tariffs, which means a battery can be configured to charge on cheap overnight grid electricity as well as from the solar array, further improving the return on the installation.
Why Cheltenham
Why Cheltenham chooses us.
Cheltenham customers choose us because MCS certification, honest scoping, and clean electrical work matter more than being the cheapest option on the quote.
MCS-certified installation on every battery job, which is the standard required to access Smart Export Guarantee payments and to satisfy most solar finance and warranty requirements. We do not subcontract this work out.
NAPIT-registered for the electrical side of every installation, meaning the consumer unit work, isolation, and cable runs are signed off to the same standard as a full domestic rewire, not treated as an afterthought.
We handle DNO notification and G98/G99 paperwork as part of every job. You do not need to chase your network operator or wonder whether the paperwork was filed. We confirm it in writing.
Free, written, itemised quotes with no hidden costs. The survey is free, the quote is detailed, and the price does not change unless the scope changes. We explain any variables before you commit, not after.
Fully insured for domestic battery and solar work. Before we step onto your property, the job is covered. We can provide evidence of our insurance cover on request.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your GL postcode on our website or call 01527 337155. We confirm whether your address falls within our Cheltenham coverage area straight away. Most GL50 to GL53 postcodes are well within our 50-mile radius of Redditch, so this step is usually quick.
- 02Free survey
One of our MCS-certified engineers visits the property. We assess your existing solar array or grid connection, your consumer unit, proposed battery locations, and any conservation-area or planning constraints relevant to your Cheltenham address. Nothing is committed at this stage.
- 03Quote within 48 hours
We send a written, itemised quote within 48 hours of the survey. It covers equipment, labour, DNO notification, and any associated electrical work identified at survey. No hidden extras. If anything changes scope, we tell you before starting, not after.
- 04Date booked
If you are happy with the quote, we agree an installation date that suits you. We aim to give Cheltenham customers straightforward scheduling with a confirmed start time, so you are not waiting around for a vague morning or afternoon window.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We complete the installation, commission the battery management system, set up your monitoring app, and hand over the MCS documentation and warranty paperwork. We send before and after photos so you have a full record of the work carried out.
Our work
Recent Battery Storage installs.
A selection of our recent solar battery storage work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Most battery enquiries in Cheltenham come from homeowners who want panels and storage installed together. Combining both on a single visit avoids duplicate survey and groundwork costs and ensures the inverter, cabling, and battery are specified as one integrated system from the start.
A battery paired with an EV charger lets you charge your car on stored solar or cheap overnight grid electricity rather than peak-rate imports. Many Cheltenham households on Intelligent Octopus or similar tariffs add both in one job to get the full load-shifting benefit.
Older properties in central Cheltenham sometimes need consumer unit upgrades or additional circuits before a battery can be safely installed. Combining the electrical upgrade and battery installation into one visit avoids a second mobilisation and keeps the programme clean.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Cheltenham.
If your property sits within Cheltenham's Regency conservation areas or is locally listed, check whether your existing solar installation required any form of planning consent. A battery unit installed indoors needs no planning permission in its own right, but any external cabling routes or alterations to your existing array may fall within Article 4 scope and merit a quick pre-application check with Cheltenham Borough Council.
Battery systems require a suitable mounting surface and adequate ventilation, whether that is a garage wall, utility room, or loft space. Older properties in central Cheltenham sometimes have limited consumer unit capacity or ageing wiring that may need upgrading before a modern battery system can be safely integrated. We assess this at survey stage and include any necessary works in the written quote.
If you intend to use your battery for whole-home backup during a grid outage, confirm this requirement before the survey. Backup-capable systems such as the Tesla Powerwall 3 require a dedicated automatic transfer switch and specific wiring configuration. Not every battery model or installation layout supports this, and the specification affects the scope and cost of the job.
FAQs
Cheltenham questions.
How long does a solar battery installation take in Cheltenham?
For a standard domestic installation on a Cheltenham semi or detached house, a single battery unit typically takes one full working day to install and commission. More complex jobs, such as whole-home backup configurations, properties needing consumer unit upgrades, or houses in the conservation core with awkward cable routes, may extend to two days. We confirm the expected programme in the written quote after the survey, so you know what to plan for before we arrive.
Do I need planning permission to add a battery to my solar system in Cheltenham?
Battery units installed inside the property, typically in a garage, utility room, or loft, do not require planning permission in their own right under permitted development rules. However, if your property is in one of Cheltenham's Regency conservation areas or is a listed building, any external works associated with the installation, including new cable entry points, may need prior approval. We flag this at survey stage and can advise on whether a pre-application check with Cheltenham Borough Council is sensible before we proceed.
Can I get a battery without solar panels already installed?
Yes. A standalone battery connected to your grid supply can still reduce your bills if you are on a time-of-use tariff such as Octopus Agile or Intelligent Octopus, which are popular with Cheltenham homeowners. The battery charges on cheap overnight electricity and discharges during peak-rate periods. The return is generally lower than a battery paired with solar generation, but the installation process is the same and the system can be upgraded to integrate solar later.
Which battery brands do you install in Cheltenham?
We install Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow systems. Each has different characteristics in terms of usable capacity, backup capability, and inverter integration. The right choice depends on your existing solar setup, your consumer unit, your energy consumption profile, and whether you want whole-home backup in a power cut. We discuss these options at the survey and recommend a system based on your property, not on which product has the best margin for us.
Will the battery work during a power cut?
It depends on the system specified. Not all battery installations include islanding or whole-home backup as standard. Tesla Powerwall 3 supports whole-home backup with an automatic transfer switch, which disconnects your property from the grid during an outage and powers your circuits from the battery. GivEnergy and Fox ESS units can also be configured for backup operation, but this requires specific wiring and additional components. If backup capability is important to you, tell us at enquiry stage so we scope the job correctly from the start.
How do I get a quote for battery storage in Cheltenham?
Call us on 01527 337155 or use the contact form on our website. We will confirm your postcode is within our coverage area and arrange a free survey at a time that suits you. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed. After the visit we send a written, itemised quote, normally within 48 hours, that covers all equipment, labour, DNO notification, and associated electrical work. There are no hidden costs and the price is fixed unless the scope changes, which we will always discuss with you before starting.
Our commitment
We take on a manageable number of installations each week rather than running a high-volume operation. That means the engineer who surveys your Cheltenham property is the same one who carries out the work, and we are not cutting corners to hit a daily target. The documentation, the commissioning, and the handover all get done properly because we have budgeted the time to do them properly.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, Worcestershire, and covers a 50-mile radius that takes in the whole of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. We are MCS-certified for solar and battery work and NAPIT-registered for electrical installations. Our jobs are photographed and reviewed, and we are happy to share examples from similar properties before you commit.
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