Boost your savings with a solar battery

Get more from your panels with a solar battery. Store energy you don’t need for later – and you could shrink your electricity bills more than ever.

Store

5.32 kWh

of energy

From

£4,295

for you¹

Relax with a

10 year

warranty

Why get a solar battery with us?

Free system check

Your installers will carry out a Solar Heath Check of your whole system, including current panel performance

Easy app control

See how much your system is generating and storing in real time – all managed from the intuitive Hive app

Hive Solar Saver

Get 25% off all your electricity. Plus, you can sell spare energy back to the grid with a British Gas SEG tariff²

The brighter way to power your home

Harness even more of the sun’s rays. Adding a solar battery is the simple way to unlock the full potential of your solar panels.

No more wasted energy

Store what you don’t use for later. Then power your home with solar energy even when the sun goes down.

Upgrade your inverter

We’ll replace your old inverter, making your whole solar power system more up-to-date and efficient.

Make more of off-peak

Lower your bills by storing energy from the grid when it’s cheapest – and using it when prices are higher.

Want battery storage without solar panels?

You don’t need solar to benefit from a battery. If you just want storage to save off-peak energy for later, we can help with that. Plus, you’ll get 25% off all the electricity you import if you sign up for the Hive Solar Saver too.²

Meet our trusted solar installers

Effective Home

In England and Wales, Effective Homes has been the leading solar installer for over 15 years. They’ve been providing reliable and advanced solar energy systems at affordable prices.⁴

Forster Group

In Scotland, Forster Group is one of the largest and most trusted solar installers. They currently install solar products to 1 in 5 new homes across the country.⁴

Heatable

In England, Heatable have been fitting affordable home technology since 2013. So far, their family-run business has completed over 50,000 energy-saving installations.⁴

Greener Energy Group

In Scotland, we’ve teamed up with Greener Energy Group – an award-winning organisation with 30 years of combined experience installing sustainable energy solutions.⁴

Transform your home energy in just 4 steps

Expert recommended

Don’t forget your British Gas tariff

Get up to 25% off your electricity use and sell your spare energy back to the grid for 15.1p per kWh with their Export and Earn Plus tariff.²

Register your interest

Our installation partners will be in touch to recommend the right solar battery for your needs.

Free Solar Health Check

Your installer will inspect your existing solar equipment to test its performance.

Get it installed

Your installer will fit your brand new solar set up, including any home batteries, on a date that suits you.

Installation

Your installer will then fit the brand-new battery and inverter to your solar power system.

Expert recommended

Don’t forget your British Gas tariff

Get up to 25% off your electricity use and sell your spare energy back to the grid for 15.1p per kWh with their Export and Earn Plus tariff.²

Shrink your bills with the Hive Solar Saver

With panels and a solar battery, you can make the most of our exclusive Hive Solar Saver offer. And if you sign up for a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff from British Gas, you’ll take the savings even further.

Here's how it works:

Get up to 25% off your electricity on any British Gas fixed tariff with our Hive Solar Saver offer

Better yet, if you join their Export and Earn Plus SEG tariff, you can sell spare electricity back to the grid at 15.1p per kWh

Added together, it’s the perfect way to lower your electric bills

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How much does a solar battery cost?

SunSynk Battery

from £4,295

This price is representative of the installer Effective Home's pricing model.

Price breakdown
Solar battery + inverter	£4,295
Solar Health Check	FREE
Installation	Included
Disposal and recycling of old inverter	Included
10-year product and installation warranty	Included
Hive kit (including Hive Hub & Hive Bridge) plus ongoing monitoring with Hive App	Included

Take a closer look

Your solar battery connects seamlessly to the Hive app, giving you all the information you need at your fingertips.

Large capacity storage

Its 5.23kWh battery stores enough energy to keep you powered when the sun goes down.

Compact design

Slimline and low-profile, it can be installed in a wide variety of locations to suit you.

10 year warranty

Relax with a worry-free warranty on your battery and inverter. So if anything goes wrong, you’re covered.

Intuitive app control

Manage how you store and sell your spare electricity directly from the Hive app.

Power is getting your energy company to pay you

Go solar with Hive - and start enjoying greener living and smaller bills.

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Frequently asked questions

What do I need to connect my solar panels to a battery and the Hive app?

Your installers will fit conduct an onsite health check of your solar array. Once they’ve confirmed everything is working as it should they install your battery and new invertor, a Hive Bridge – and a Hive Hub if you don’t already have one. The Bridge and Hub are provided at no extra cost as part of your installation when you buy compatible battery (and solar) equipment from Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group after an introduction from us. Please note that we are only responsible for the Hive products that are provided to you – and you can find the T&Cs for the Hive Bridge and Hive Hub here.

Does Hive install my battery equipment?

No, Hive doesn’t provide or install home batteries, solar panels and other equipment. Once you share your details on the Hive website, we’ll introduce you to the installers – either Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group, depending on where you live. They will take care of your purchase and installation. Because you’ve been introduced through Hive, you’ll get a Hive Bridge (and a Hive Hub - if you don’t have one) at no extra cost. These will connect your battery, panels and other equipment to the Hive app. Please note that Hive is not responsible for solar installations and does not guarantee the work carried out by Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group. You are responsible for making a decision on their suitability.

Does the installation affect my existing warranty?

No, the new inverter and battery come with a 10-year warranty. You just need to confirm that you or the original installer (if still under warranty) are responsible for the existing solar system

How much does adding a home battery cost?

Prices start from £4250 for a 5.23 kWh battery. This gives you:

• Solar Health Check of your existing system
Supply and installation of your new battery
Hive

Is adding a battery to my home worth it?

Yes. Like solar panels, which reduce your electricity bills over time, adding a battery lets you store and use more of the electricity you generate for when you need it most. You also save 25% for any electricity you do use from the grid via the exclusive Hive Solar Saver discount.¹ And because the electricity solar generates is zero carbon, it’s a brilliant way of making your home even greener.

Will a 5.32 kWh battery be enough for my needs?

According to Ofgem, a typical UK homes uses 7.4 kWh energy a day. Obviously, there are several things that can influence this including the size of your house, the number of occupants, your heating system/usage, but by adding a battery you can make sure you store any excess energy for when you might need it more. However, our partner experts will be there throughout the process to advise you on the right battery system for your home and your needs.

How long does a battery take to install?

Battery installation usually only takes less than a day.

How much energy from my solar panel will I be able to store?

A solar power system is made up of several panels, but depending on their age and efficiency the amount of energy generated will vary. Our partner experts will conduct a Solar Health Check and be able to tell you how you system is a performing. And with the Hive app you’ll be able to monitor your generation and usage with new, modern equipment.

What are the benefits of getting a battery installed?

Without a battery, any energy you currently generate needs to be used immediately by your home – or sold back to the grid. But a battery gives you the option of storing energy so it can be used later. You’ll use less energy from the grid, which will mean lower electricity bills.

How do I make money by selling my surplus energy back to the grid?

Depending on the age of your solar installation you may already have a Feed-In Tariff (FIT) agreement in place. As these often meant you are paid for what you generated, by adding a battery you will be able to decide when you want to self- consume rather than having to export the energy. And if you don’t have a FIT agreement you can sign up to a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff and you can sell your surplus energy back to the grid.

What is an inverter and why do I need one?

An inverter is a device that converts electricity from Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC), which is the kind of electricity supplied by the grid and used by appliances around your home. As part of the installation a new hybrid invertor will be fitted along with your battery. All covered by a new warranty, giving you peace of mind for another 10 years.

Do I pay VAT on a battery?

Battery installations in homes have a zero rate of VAT so you won’t need to pay VAT on them. UK government’s VAT relief on energy saving materials (ESMs) applies to installations from Feb 2024.

Get more from Hive

How much could you save with Hive Solar?

Are solar panels worth the cost? We’ve broken down the numbers to see how much you could save.

1.
For a 5.32kWh solar battery, the starting price is £4,295. This price is based on purchasing a 5.32kWh solar battery from solar installer Effective Home. Price includes full system and install. This price is representative of the installer Effective Home's pricing model.
2.
Hive Solar Saver offer is available to customers who accept a quote for a Hive solar and/or battery installation from the 22nd May 2024. The offer is subject to availability and can be removed at any time. We will give at least one months’ advance notice of the offer ending on our website. To be eligible for the offer, installation must be completed within three months of the customer’s acceptance of the quote and customers must sign-up for Hive Solar Saver withing two weeks of receiving their invitation email. 25% discount applies for 12 months. Discount excludes standing charge. For time of use tariffs, discount applies to peak rate consumption only. Must be new energy platform, direct debit, customer. For full details please see the Hive Solar Saver Terms & Conditions.