Battery storage installation by LGS Plumbing & Heating

No. Standalone battery systems can charge from the grid during off-peak tariff periods. Solar panels combined with a battery deliver the greatest long-term savings, but neither is a prerequisite for the other.

Qualifying residential installations currently attract 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, after which the rate reverts to 5%. This applies to new installs, retrofits and eligible standalone systems.

Most modern lithium-ion home batteries carry a manufacturer warranty of around 10 years and have a usable lifespan of between 5 and 15 years depending on usage cycles and charge management.

Home batteries fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission in most cases. Properties in conservation areas or listed buildings may need prior approval from the relevant local authority.

LGS Plumbing & Heating installs battery storage systems across East and West Sussex, including Brighton, Hove, Crawley, Haywards Heath and surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm coverage for your postcode.

Not automatically. Most home batteries store solar or off-peak grid energy for later use, but backup during a power cut requires Emergency Power Supply (EPS) functionality, which needs to be specified at the design stage. Let us know if outage protection is a priority so we can size and configure the system accordingly.