Solar Battery Storage in Lichfield
Free written quote, fully insured, MCS-certified installation across Lichfield and the surrounding WS13 and WS14 areas.
Lichfield is well-placed to benefit from solar battery storage. The city's newer estates at Boley Park, Curborough, and Streethay have good south-facing roof orientations and detached or semi-detached layouts that suit whole-home battery systems. If you already have solar panels, a battery lets you hold onto the energy you generate at midday and use it in the evening rather than exporting it cheaply to the grid. If you are considering panels and a battery together, we can size both in a single survey.
We install Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow systems. Every installation is carried out by our own NAPIT-registered engineers, not sub-contracted crews. We size the battery to your actual consumption data, configure it around your tariff, and leave you with a fully commissioned system and clear documentation. No corners are cut, no guesswork on sizing.
What's included
Every Lichfield job includes.
A pre-installation survey of your consumer unit, existing solar inverter (if applicable), proposed battery location, and DNO connection requirements, so we know exactly what the job involves before anyone lifts a cable.
Written, itemised quote with no hidden costs, covering hardware, labour, G99 or G98 DNO notification, and commissioning. No surprises on the day.
Full battery system installation by NAPIT-registered engineers, including wall-mounting, DC and AC wiring, inverter integration, and earthing to current BS 7671 standards.
Tariff and schedule configuration so the battery charges from the grid during off-peak hours (such as Octopus Go or similar time-of-use rates) and from solar during the day, prioritising the cheapest energy at every hour.
System commissioning and a live walkthrough with you, covering the app or display, backup settings, export settings, and what to check if an alert appears.
MCS-compliant paperwork and a handover pack including warranty documentation, DNO notification confirmation, and installation certificate, so your records are complete for insurance and any future property sale.
Local knowledge
Solar Battery Storage in Lichfield.
Lichfield sits across the WS13 and WS14 postcode areas, roughly 50 minutes north of our Redditch base via the M42 and A38. The city has two quite distinct housing characters. The medieval cathedral close and the Georgian streets around it are tightly conservation-managed, and permitted development rights are restricted on many properties there. Homeowners in those areas need to check with Lichfield District Council before fitting any external electrical equipment, including battery ventilation or external inverter enclosures. In most cases the battery sits inside the garage or utility room, so planning is not triggered, but it is worth confirming early.
The picture is different on the post-war and later estates that make up the majority of Lichfield's residential stock. Boley Park in the south-east, Curborough to the north, and the Streethay area to the north-east are predominantly 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s builds with integral or attached garages, cavity walls, and standard consumer units. These properties are straightforward to retrofit with a battery system. Garage walls typically provide the ideal mounting location: sheltered from direct weather, close to the existing solar inverter or consumer unit, and with enough ventilation. Many households in these areas have already fitted solar panels under schemes from the past decade and are now looking at storage as the logical next step.
Staffordshire's climate is broadly similar to the wider Midlands: meaningful solar generation from March through to October, with shorter and weaker generation windows in winter. A correctly sized battery captures the midday surplus on productive days and shifts it to the evening peak, meaningfully reducing grid imports. Paired with a time-of-use tariff, the same battery can charge cheaply overnight and cover the morning peak before solar picks up. This combination is particularly effective for households with two working adults who see high morning and evening consumption and low daytime demand, a pattern common across Lichfield's commuter households given the city's good rail links into Birmingham and Tamworth.
Why Lichfield
Why Lichfield chooses us.
Lichfield customers choose us because we are MCS-certified, NAPIT-registered, and transparent about what the job actually involves before we take a booking.
MCS certification covers our battery storage installations, meaning the work meets the national quality standard required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility and is recognised by insurers and mortgage lenders if you sell your home.
NAPIT registration means every electrical aspect of the installation is carried out to BS 7671 and backed by a registered body. You receive a proper electrical installation certificate, not just an invoice.
We handle all DNO paperwork ourselves. G98 notifications and G99 applications go out under our name, and we track responses. You do not have to manage correspondence with the network operator.
Our quotes are written, itemised, and fixed. If a complication emerges on the day that was not visible at survey, we talk to you before doing anything that changes the scope. No unexpected additions on the final invoice.
We are based in Redditch and cover Lichfield regularly. We are not a national aggregator passing your job to whoever is available. The engineers who survey the job are the engineers who install it.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your WS13 or WS14 postcode on our website or call us on 01527 337155. We confirm coverage immediately. Lichfield falls within our regular Staffordshire run, so availability is straightforward.
- 02Free survey
We visit the property at a time that suits you. We assess the roof, inverter, consumer unit, proposed battery location, DNO connection type, and tariff setup. This takes around 45 to 60 minutes and costs nothing.
- 03Written quote issued
We send a written, itemised quote covering hardware, labour, DNO notification, and commissioning. No ballpark figures, no hidden costs. You can ask questions before committing to anything.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept the quote, we agree an installation date. We confirm the appointment in writing with the attending engineers named. You will know who is coming before they arrive.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We install the system, commission it, configure your tariff schedule, and walk you through operation. Before and after photos are sent to you along with your MCS paperwork, electrical certificate, and DNO confirmation.
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 Lichfield customers considering battery storage either already have panels or want to install both together. A combined survey lets us size the battery and the array as a matched system from the start, avoiding undersized storage or an inverter that cannot handle future expansion.
Pairing a battery with an EV charger means you can charge your car from stored solar rather than grid electricity. For Lichfield commuters using the Birmingham rail corridor and also running an EV, this combination can significantly shift consumption away from peak tariff hours.
Battery installation sometimes surfaces consumer unit issues or inadequate earthing. Having our NAPIT-registered electricians carry out any remedial domestic electrical work at the same visit keeps the project to a single mobilisation and avoids repeat access to your property.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Lichfield.
Consumer unit capacity and location: older properties in central Lichfield sometimes have split-load or older fuse boards that need assessing before a battery inverter can be connected safely. We check this at survey stage and flag any remedial work needed before we quote, so there are no surprises.
DNO notification: most domestic battery systems in the WS13 and WS14 areas require either a G98 notification or a full G99 application to Western Power Distribution (now National Grid Electricity Distribution) depending on the total export capacity. We handle all DNO paperwork as part of the installation, but lead times on G99 approvals can add weeks to the programme, so early booking helps.
Indoor siting and ventilation: lithium battery systems must be installed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines on temperature range and ventilation clearance. Garages in Lichfield that are used for storage can get very cold in winter; some battery models have minimum operating temperatures that must be met. We assess the proposed location at survey and advise on heating or alternative siting where needed.
FAQs
Lichfield questions.
How long does a solar battery installation take in Lichfield?
Most domestic battery installations take between four and seven hours depending on the system, the location of your consumer unit, and whether panels are already fitted. A straightforward GivEnergy or Fox ESS installation in a Lichfield garage with an existing solar setup is typically complete in a single day. If DNO approval is needed before energisation, we book the installation in advance and schedule commissioning once the approval comes through, so you are not waiting around on the day.
Do I need planning permission for a battery storage system in Lichfield?
In most cases, no. A battery system installed internally in a garage or utility room does not require planning permission. However, if your property is in a conservation area, which applies to parts of central Lichfield around the cathedral and some listed streets, or if your property is itself listed, you should check with Lichfield District Council before proceeding. We will flag any concerns at survey and can advise on what to check, but the planning responsibility rests with the homeowner. We handle DNO notification, which is separate from planning.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels in Lichfield?
Yes, and this is one of the most common jobs we do in the WS13 and WS14 area. We assess your existing inverter to determine whether it is battery-ready or whether a hybrid inverter is needed. Some older systems require an AC-coupled battery rather than a DC-coupled one, which affects hardware choice but not the end result. We size the battery to your actual consumption and export data where available. The survey will establish what is possible and what the most cost-effective route is for your specific setup.
What is the difference between Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, and Fox ESS?
All three are lithium battery systems suitable for UK domestic use, and all three meet MCS standards. The differences are in capacity options, inverter integration, software, and manufacturer backup. Tesla Powerwall 3 is a fully integrated inverter-battery unit with strong whole-home backup credentials. GivEnergy offers a modular approach with good compatibility with third-party inverters and a well-regarded app. Fox ESS is a competitive option with reliable hardware and strong UK distribution support. We do not favour one brand for commercial reasons. We recommend the product that fits your consumption pattern, property, and tariff. Every quote is tailored.
Can a battery storage system charge from the grid as well as from solar in Lichfield?
Yes, and for many Lichfield households this is part of the value case. Time-of-use tariffs such as Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus offer cheaper overnight electricity rates. We configure the battery to charge from the grid during those windows if solar generation has not filled it during the day. This means you can run evening and morning loads from stored cheap-rate electricity rather than paying peak rates. We set the schedule based on your actual tariff at installation, and you can adjust it through the app as your tariff changes.
Is a solar battery worth it if I work from home in Lichfield?
Working from home changes the calculation compared to a household that is empty all day. If you are consuming electricity throughout the day, your solar panels are already offsetting daytime use in real time, so there may be less surplus to store. A battery still adds value by capturing any midday peaks in generation that exceed your consumption, and by enabling overnight grid charging on a cheap tariff. We analyse your consumption profile at survey stage. If the numbers suggest a battery will not deliver meaningful benefit for your pattern of use, we will tell you honestly rather than push a sale.
Our commitment
We take on a limited number of battery storage installations each week. That is a deliberate choice. It means the engineers who survey your property carry out the installation themselves, the paperwork is filed correctly and on time, and we are reachable if a question comes up after the job. We would rather do fewer installations properly than overbook and cut corners on commissioning or documentation.
Who we are
We are Djuka Electrics, based in Beoley, Redditch, and we cover Lichfield and the wider Staffordshire area regularly. We are MCS-certified for solar and battery storage and NAPIT-registered for electrical work. Every installation is photographed, certified, and backed by manufacturer warranties. Our reviews are from real customers, and we are happy to share them before you commit to anything.
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