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No one enjoys receiving a high electricity bill, but the good news is that it’s possible to significantly reduce your energy usage and the cost associated with it. Here at EJB Electrical, we are passionate about helping our clients save money on their energy bills, and we believe that knowledge is power. So, let’s take a look at some top tips for reducing your electricity bills.

1. Energy Efficient Appliances

One of the quickest ways to reduce energy usage is by switching to energy-efficient appliances. Look for products with the ‘Energy Saving Recommended’ label, a UK certification that identifies high-efficiency products. While they might cost more upfront, they’ll save you money in the long run through reduced electricity consumption.

2. Switch Off Standby Appliances

Leaving your appliances on standby mode can surprisingly add a lot to your electricity bill. In fact, the Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could save around £30 a year just by turning appliances off at the plug. So, remember to switch off your appliances completely when not in use.

3. Use Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

Incandescent light bulbs are a thing of the past. Modern LED bulbs consume up to 90% less energy and last longer too. If you replace all the bulbs in your home with LEDs, you could save about £35 a year on your electricity bills.

4. Regular Maintenance

Regular maintenance of electrical systems and appliances is crucial. Faulty wiring or appliances can consume more power, leading to higher electricity bills. At EJB Electrical, we offer a comprehensive range of electrical repair and installation services to keep your systems running smoothly and efficiently.

5. Invest in a Smart Meter

Smart meters provide real-time information about your energy usage, allowing you to understand where and when you’re using the most electricity. Most energy suppliers in the UK provide smart meters free of charge, and they can be an invaluable tool for managing your energy consumption.

6. Energy-Efficient Heating

Lower your thermostat by just one degree can save up to £80 a year. Also, consider upgrading to a smart thermostat that adjusts heating based on your patterns, further increasing your savings.

7. Insulate Your Home

Proper insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, reducing the need for heating and air conditioning. Consider insulating your loft, walls, and floors to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

8. Solar Panels

Installing solar panels is a significant investment, but it’s one that can pay off handsomely. Solar panels can generate a considerable portion of your electricity, especially during the summer months, drastically reducing your energy bills. Plus, with the UK’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you could even earn money by selling the excess electricity back to the grid. EJB Electrical are experts in solar panel installation, and we’d be happy to discuss how this could work for your home.

Energy efficiency isn’t just about saving money – it’s about reducing our impact on the environment. By making small changes, we can all contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Contact EJB Electrical today to find out more about our services and how we can help you reduce your electricity bills.

What is battery storage?

As the name suggests battery storage is a way of storing electrical energy in a battery or series of batteries. Electrical batteries help you make the most of renewable electricity from solar photovoltaic (pv), a wind turbine, or a hydro-electric system.

For example, electricity generated during the day by solar pv modules could be stored in an electrical battery to use for boiling a kettle or watching the tv in the evenings when your solar pv modules are no longer generating electricity.

Do I have to have solar pv to have batteries?

No, you do not have to have solar pv in order to take advantage of battery storage as the batteries can noy only store the electrical energy generated by your home renewable technology, but a battery can also be used to store electricity straight from the grid at cheap times of the day or night.

This can dramatically reduce your reliance on expensive electricity during peak periods. Most electrical storage systems offer smart management, allowing you to track your energy usage online or within an app.

How efficient is battery storage?

Battery storage is typically around 80% to more than 90% efficient for newer lithium devices, battery storage systems connected to large solid state convertors have been used to stabilise power distribution networks.

What are the benefits of battery storage?

Battery storage systems allow for better use of renewable energy.

The use of batteries to store this energy is a necessity, ensuring the power can be used whenever you need it and not just feeding it back to the grid effectively being wasted.

Making you less dependant on the grid, and minimising electricity bills.

What is battery storage capacity?

Battery storage capacity refers to the total amount of energy your battery can store, but your battery/batteries can not generally totally discharge without damaging them, so systems will have a depth of discharge (DoD) limit, this typically ranges from 80% – 95%, meaning there is a lower usable capacity than the quoted storage capacity.

DC and AC battery storage systems

Solar panels and batteries both provide direct current (DC), and require a device called an invertor to change that to alternating current (AC), which is the electrical energy your house hold uses.

You can connect your battery to the DC side of your invertor or the AC side, lets have a look at both
To connect to the DC side your invertor must have the charging function built in, it will probably be described as a “hybrid” invertor, and you will end up with what is called a “DC coupled battery”, the battery will be positioned before the renewable generation meter, which means that it must not be charged from the AC grid (even if the invertor may be capable of doing so).

If your existing invertor does not have this feature you may be better off installing another invertor/charger that is connected to the AC supply, giving you what is called an “AC coupled Battery”, in this case you will be able to charge your battery from the grid and use cheap off-peak electricity to charge it.

What size battery should I get?

The battery size will depend on your current energy usage, and the size of any generation technologies you have installed, although you do not need to have generation technologies to take advantage of battery storage as you can charge the batteries at night on a cheaper rate to then use the stored energy during the day when electricity is at a higher rate.

It is also worth thinking about considering your future electricity usage, if you are intending to purchase an electric vehicle (EV).

If you would like more information, please call us today on 07482 394225

Everyone knows that renewable energy solutions can help you to reduce your energy bills, but are they the right choice for you and your property?

With clear concise advise and high standards of workmanship EJB Electrical strive to be the best solar panel and battery storage company in the south of England, we aim to make the whole process as informative, simple and hassle free as we possibly can.

Why Go Solar?

Solar panels can offer a clean alternative to traditional energy sources, using energy from the sun you can generate clean renewable energy that can be used in your property to replace a portion or all of the electricity you would normally purchase from your energy supplier.

Any excess energy you generate but do not use can be stored in batteries for use at night when your solar panels are not generating.

Your five steps to solar panel installation

1. After initial contact we will arrange a convenient time to attend your home in order to undertake an evaluation of your property and its existing electrical system to determine the best solution individually crafted to meet your energy requirements.
2. Once the best solution has been agreed we will give you an estimation of yield from the system to show you how much greener, energy efficient and sustainable your home is likely to become.
3. Next up, our skilled and accredited installation team will install your chosen solar panels plus any other energy solutions using industry approved products.
4. Once installed and commissioned you will receive demonstrations on the newly installed products, to ensure you are confident with how the new system works and how to control it.
5. Lastly you will receive a warranty for your newly installed system to give you peace of mind for years to come. With over 30 years experience in the electrical industry EJB Electrical will make the process as straightforward and stress free as possible for you.

Interested? call us now on 07482 394225