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Home Battery Storage – Battery or Feed-In Tariff: Which Is Right for Your Home?

  • Writer: ciara culleton
    ciara culleton
  • Aug 18
  • 2 min read


Not sure if home battery storage is worth it? Discover how Solar Energy Solutions helps Irish homeowners decide between battery storage and the Clean Export Guarantee based on real usage data.


If you already have solar panels, you've likely noticed the mismatch: your panels generate the most power in the middle of the day, when the house is empty, and the least in the evening when you actually need it. There are two ways to deal with that surplus; store it, or export it and the right answer depends entirely on how your household uses energy.


Key Questions to Ask Before You Decide

  • How Much Do You Use in the Evening? – If most of your electricity use happens after 6pm, a battery lets you run on stored solar instead of buying it back from the grid.

  • How Big Is Your System? – Homes with a large system relative to their usage often generate more surplus than a battery could store, making the Clean Export Guarantee the simpler option.

  • Do You Have an EV or Heat Pump? – Higher, more variable demand from EV charging or heat pumps is where battery storage tends to deliver the biggest day-to-day savings.

  • Do You Need Backup Power? – Depending on the system and inverter setup, a battery can keep essential circuits running during a grid outage, something a feed-in tariff can't offer.


Solar Energy Solutions: Independent Guidance, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Answer – Solar Energy Solutions assesses your household's actual usage patterns before recommending battery storage, a feed-in tariff, or a combination of both. We're an accredited Sigenergy Gold Installer, but our advice starts with your energy data, not a fixed product.


Our process includes:

  • A review of your household's real electricity usage and export patterns

  • A clear comparison of projected savings under battery storage versus the Clean Export Guarantee, currently paying up to 25c per kWh

  • Sizing and installation of the right system for your home, if storage is the better fit

  • App-based monitoring so you can track generation, storage and usage over time


Not sure which option suits your home?

Request a free assessment from Solar Energy Solutions based on your actual energy usage.


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