Solar Battery Storage in Redditch
Free survey and written quote, fully insured, MCS-certified installation from our Beoley workshop just ten minutes away.
Redditch homeowners with solar panels are often losing a significant portion of what they generate. Without a battery, surplus electricity flows back to the grid at a fraction of its value, and you buy it back at full price after dark. A solar battery changes that equation. We install Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow systems, sized properly for your household and wired cleanly into your existing setup.
We are based in Beoley, which is less than ten minutes from Redditch town centre. That matters because it keeps our survey-to-install lead times short. Most Redditch jobs complete within two weeks of the survey. We are MCS-certified and NAPIT-registered, which means your installation meets the standard required by energy suppliers, grid operators, and home insurers. Every quote is free, written, and itemised with no hidden costs.
What's included
Every Redditch job includes.
A full home-energy survey before any equipment is specified, covering your current solar output, meter configuration, consumer unit condition, and the best physical location for the battery unit.
Battery system sizing based on your actual usage data and tariff, so you are not paying for capacity you will never use or underselling yourself with a unit that fills by noon.
Full supply and installation of your chosen battery system, whether that is Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, or EcoFlow, including all cabling, isolators, and monitoring hardware.
Consumer unit assessment and upgrade where required. Many Redditch properties are 1970s new-town builds whose original consumer units need updating to safely accommodate a battery inverter and smart controls.
Configuration of smart tariff charging so your battery tops up from the grid during cheap off-peak windows, such as overnight Octopus Agile or Economy 7 periods, maximising savings automatically.
Before-and-after photographs of the full installation, a signed completion certificate, and all MCS documentation required for your energy supplier, insurer, and any future property sale.
Local knowledge
Solar Battery Storage in Redditch.
Redditch was largely built as a New Town from the late 1960s onwards, which gives the housing stock here a very particular character. A large proportion of properties across areas like Matchborough, Winyates, Woodrow, and Headless Cross date from the 1970s and early 1980s. These homes typically have 60-amp or 80-amp split-load consumer units that were never designed to accommodate a solar inverter and a battery system sitting alongside one another. Before any battery goes in, we check the consumer unit carefully. Where an upgrade is needed, we carry out the electrical work ourselves under our NAPIT registration rather than subcontracting it, which keeps the programme tighter and the paperwork cleaner.
The town's mix of semi-detached and terraced properties also means roof orientations vary widely. South-facing rear roofs in Redditch's cul-de-sac layouts generate well through spring and summer, but properties on east-west orientations benefit more from a battery because they have a pronounced morning or afternoon generation peak rather than a steady midday surplus. A correctly sized battery smooths that out, ensuring the energy your panels generate during peak hours is still available when you cook dinner or charge your car in the evening.
Redditch also has a growing number of households already on time-of-use tariffs following smart-meter rollouts across the borough. If you are on a tariff with cheap overnight windows, a battery with grid-charging capability means you are not solely dependent on solar output to fill it. We configure every system we install to work with your specific tariff, and we can advise on switching if your current deal does not support off-peak charging. The combination of daytime solar storage and overnight tariff charging is consistently the most effective setup for Redditch households looking to reduce their bills.
Why Redditch
Why Redditch chooses us.
Redditch customers come back to us and recommend us to neighbours because we are local, properly qualified, and straightforward about what the job involves.
We are MCS-certified for solar battery storage, which is the accreditation your energy supplier and home insurer require. Without MCS certification, your installation may not qualify for export payments or warranty support from the manufacturer.
Our Beoley workshop is under ten minutes from Redditch town centre. Short travel time means we can attend surveys quickly, respond to any post-install queries promptly, and complete most Redditch installs within two weeks of the initial survey.
We are NAPIT-registered electricians, so we carry out any consumer unit work ourselves rather than passing it to a third party. That means one point of contact, one completion certificate, and no gaps in accountability.
Every quote is free, written, and itemised before you commit to anything. We do not give vague verbal estimates and we do not add costs once the job is underway. What the quote says is what you pay.
We install multiple battery brands, including Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow. We will recommend the system that suits your property and usage, not the one with the best margin for us.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your Redditch postcode on our website or call 01527 337155. We confirm we cover your area, which for Redditch is always yes given our Beoley base, and we gather a few basic details about your property and existing solar setup if you have one.
- 02Free home survey
One of our engineers visits your property, inspects your consumer unit, measures the proposed battery location, reviews your solar inverter data if available, and talks through your energy habits and tariff. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 03Written quote issued
We send a fully itemised written quote covering equipment, installation, any electrical upgrade work, DNO notification, MCS documentation, and commissioning. No hidden costs. You can compare it confidently against any other quote you receive.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept, we agree an installation date that suits you. For Redditch properties, our typical lead time is within two weeks of survey. We confirm the appointment in writing and contact you the day before to confirm access arrangements.
- 05Installation and handover
Our engineers complete the full installation, configure your monitoring app and tariff settings, take before-and-after photographs, and walk you through the system before leaving. All MCS certification and electrical completion documents are issued the same day.
Our work
Recent Battery Storage installs.
A selection of our recent solar battery storage work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
A battery without solar is useful but a solar array without a battery wastes a significant portion of what it generates. Most Redditch customers installing solar for the first time now add a battery at the same time to maximise self-consumption from day one.
Pairing a home battery with an EV charger lets you charge your car from stored solar rather than grid electricity. We install both in a single visit where the consumer unit allows, keeping disruption to one day and cabling tidy.
Many Redditch new-town builds need a consumer unit upgrade before a battery can be safely installed. We handle all electrical work under our NAPIT registration, so both the battery installation and any remedial electrical work are covered under one contract.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Redditch.
Many Redditch properties have original 1970s consumer units that require upgrading before a battery inverter can be safely installed. This is common across the new-town estates and is worth factoring into your planning. We assess this at survey stage and quote for any electrical work upfront, with no surprises on the day.
Battery installations require a G99 or G98 notification to your Distribution Network Operator in most cases. We handle this paperwork as part of the job, but it is worth knowing that DNO approval timelines can occasionally affect install dates. We will keep you informed throughout and factor this into your booking schedule.
If your property is a flat or has shared roof access, the installation route for cabling needs careful planning. Battery units are typically floor-mounted indoors, but the cable run from roof to consumer unit must be agreed with any freeholder or managing agent before work begins. Raise this early if it applies to you.
FAQs
Redditch questions.
How much does solar battery storage cost in Redditch?
We do not publish fixed prices because every installation is different. The cost depends on the battery model and capacity you choose, whether your consumer unit needs upgrading, the cable run from the battery to your inverter, and any DNO notification requirements. What we can tell you is that every quote is free, written, and fully itemised with no hidden costs added later. Call 01527 337155 or request a survey online and we will give you a clear, honest figure based on your actual property.
Will my 1970s Redditch house need an electrical upgrade to fit a battery?
Quite possibly, yes. A large proportion of properties on Redditch's new-town estates still have their original consumer units from the 1970s or early 1980s. These were not designed to accommodate a modern battery inverter alongside a solar system and an EV charger. We check the consumer unit at survey stage as a matter of course. If an upgrade is needed, we quote for it upfront and carry it out ourselves under our NAPIT registration, so there are no subcontractors involved and no gap in the paperwork.
Which battery brands do you install in Redditch?
We install Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Fox ESS, and EcoFlow systems. Each brand has different strengths in terms of capacity, backup capability, compatibility with existing inverters, and monitoring software. We will recommend the system that matches your property size, your solar setup, and your energy goals rather than defaulting to one brand for every job. If you already have a specific model in mind, we are happy to discuss whether it is the right fit at the survey stage.
Can a solar battery charge from the grid overnight as well as from solar?
Yes, and for many Redditch households on time-of-use tariffs this is a major part of the benefit. If you are on a tariff with cheap overnight windows such as Octopus Agile or a legacy Economy 7 meter, we configure your system to charge from the grid during low-rate periods and draw from the battery during peak hours. Combined with daytime solar generation, this approach typically gives the best overall reduction in your grid consumption. We set this up at commissioning and make sure you understand how to adjust it if your tariff changes.
Do I need planning permission or DNO approval to install a battery in Redditch?
Battery storage fitted to a domestic property in Redditch is generally permitted development and does not require planning permission, provided it meets standard size and siting rules. However, you or your installer must notify your Distribution Network Operator before commissioning a system above a certain export capacity. We handle all DNO notifications as part of the job and manage the paperwork on your behalf. If your property is listed or within a conservation area, additional checks may apply and we will flag this at survey stage.
What happens if there is a power cut? Will my battery keep the lights on?
It depends on the system you choose and how it is installed. Some batteries, including certain Tesla Powerwall 3 and GivEnergy configurations, support whole-home backup or partial-home backup, meaning selected circuits continue to run during a grid outage. Others operate in self-consumption mode only and shut down when the grid goes down as a safety requirement. We discuss backup requirements at the survey stage and specify the right hardware and wiring configuration if whole-home or partial backup is a priority for you. Not every property is straightforward for backup wiring, so it is worth raising early.
Our commitment
We limit the number of installations we take on each week so that every job gets a proper survey, a clean installation, and a full handover. We will not send an apprentice to commission a system on their own or rush a cable run to make a schedule work. Redditch is our home ground and our reputation here matters more than our volume.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch. We are MCS-certified solar installers and NAPIT-registered electricians covering Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands. Every installation comes with real photographs and genuine customer reviews. When you call 01527 337155 you speak to someone who knows the area and has worked on properties just like yours.
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