Home energy storage systems
With home solar storage systems, you increase the level of self-sufficiency of domestic photovoltaic systems
For owners of photovoltaic systems and home owners interested in domestic PV systems, their own consumption and self-sufficiency are becoming increasingly important. Reliable energy storage and systems are essential for this, as they make it possible to store the power they have generated for use at a later date. In total, home owners with PV systems can increase the proportion available for their own consumption from 30% (without a storage system) to up to 80% by installing a storage system.
The storage system market is growing rapidly
Battery storage systems have been experiencing a real boom for years. The price of battery storage systems has fallen significantly in recent years and now represents an interesting investment for many customers. More than every second PV system (56%) was installed with an electricity storage system in 2021 (source: Gebäude Energieberater, 08.04.2021, geb-info.de). More and more users of solar power are becoming aware of the relevance of energy storage systems. The technology is now established, safe and has arrived on the market. In 2023, the installed capacity of home storage systems in Germany doubled again compared to the previous year to 6 GW. The expansion of photovoltaics, rising electricity prices and self-consumption, especially in combination with e-mobility, are driving these developments. Up to 2 million home storage systems are expected to be installed in Germany by the end of 2024. This would mean that around 15% of all single-family homes would be equipped with energy storage systems (source: BVES industry analysis 2024, 14.03.2024).
Finally, the growing demand for clean energy is also increasing the need for battery storage. As solar power is considered to be one of the cleanest energy sources, the demand for corresponding storage solutions to store self-generated energy and then use it at a later date is also increasing.
This market growth is expected to continue in the future so that people can increasingly use their own electricity from the roof. The possibility of using dynamic electricity tariffs will also play a decisive role here. Even if they do not have to be offered by energy suppliers until 01.04.2024, there are already several providers on the market. This also brings additional economic benefits: Cheap electricity can be temporarily stored in home storage systems and used at times when tariffs are unfavorable.
At these times, storage units are used
The cornerstones of our services
Expertise | More than 25 years of experience in the field of solar energy |
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Quality | Products by high-quality manufacturers, carefully selected by our specialists |
Planning | Solar-Planit online planning tool and PV system configurator |
Reliability | Established wholesaler with warehousing capabilities |
Compatibility | As a provider of complete systems for the homes of your customers |
Domestic power storage systems are no longer a pipe dream – they already exist:
- Hügelshart efficient housing estate
The "Efficient Housing Plus" estate in the Hügelshart district of Friedberg near Augsburg, southern Germany, is a showcase project for sustainable construction built in partnership with BayWa r.e. The project demonstrates a number of new approaches, including the perfect way to integrate self-sufficient energy concepts into detached house, apartment building and terraced house concepts without compromising on comfort. The installed battery storage systems also help with this.
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Plus Energy Solar House
Completely off-grid? The "Plus Energy" solar home in the southern German city of Tübingen proves that it is possible. With intelligent planning and by linking various system elements in a smart way, it is possible to be 80% self-sufficient.
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Reference system: HUAWEI LUNA2000
A 9kWp photovoltaic system was installed on this new home in order to "not waste any sunshine". With a 10kW inverter and the battery storage solution LUNA 2000 from HUAWEI with 5kWh, the family intends to reduce its carbon emissions as much as possible. The modular concept of this battery storage solution makes it possible to flexibly extend it with additional battery modules, if necessary. This means that storage capacities of up to 90kWh can be realised even with three inverters. The app makes it possible to display all of the PV system's important data to the end customers quickly and in a way they can easily follow.
Home storage system advantages
- End customers aiming for self-sufficiency are increasingly looking to integrate power storage systems into their photovoltaic systems
- Flexibility thanks to modular battery storage systems that can be extended
- Our carefully selected solar storage systems are subjected to a range of certified and demanding tests
- Modern solar storage systems are easy to install and have been proven technically reliable
- Solar storage systems are becoming increasingly more compact, and are also available with high-class aesthetics
- Suitable solutions for owners of electric cars, also in combination with wall boxes
- Easy to integrate Cloud solutions are becoming increasingly widespread
- Energy management systems increase the own consumption proportion of the solar energy generated
We offer power storage systems by the following manufacturers:
- BYD
One of the most popular battery storage solutions -
Enphase
The all-in-one AC storage system -
GoodWe
Flexible and safe storage solution for photovoltaic systems, available in various capacities from 6.6 kWh to 16.4 kWh -
HUAWEI
Complete solutions from one source -
Pylontech
The specialist for battery systems -
SMA
Long service life, high efficiency and easy integration into existing PV systems -
Solaredge
Maximum self-consumption in the SolarEdge Home Ecosystem -
VARTA
The energy storage solution with emergency power supply feature suitable for all systems
How large should your solar storage solution be?
The own consumption proportion and the level of self-sufficiency of a photovoltaic system can be calculated with the self-sufficiency calculator provided by HTW Berlin, for example: Unabhängigkeitsrechner | HTW Berlin (htw-berlin.de)
You can find other options for calculating the own consumption here:
DGS: Calculating the economic viability of photovoltaic systems
pv@now easy evaluates the correlations between economic viability and solar cover, the PV system, the storage capacity and an electric vehicle of domestic photovoltaic systems aimed at covering the own consumption. Only four entries needed: free, fast, neutral and reliable pv@now easy (pv-now-easy.de)
Fronius: 24-hour sunshine simulator
The 24-hour sunshine simulator from Fronius shows on an easy to follow way you can generate your own energy and cover your own daily consumption with a photovoltaic system.
The cleverest aspect: it assumes that an electric vehicle and the heating will also be fuelled by solar energy. 24 Stunden Sonne Simulator (fronius.com)
VARTA: Energy storage calculation tool
VARTA recommends a suitable energy storage solution on the basis of the individual data provided. VARTA Berechnungstool für Energiespeicher | VARTA Storage (varta-ag.com)
Verbraucherzentrale NRW: Solar calculator
The solar calculator provided by Verbraucherzentrale NRW makes it possible to estimate how much of the solar power generated by a photovoltaic system – with or without a battery storage solution – can be used in the home and for an electric car. Solar calculator: Wie hoch ist der Anteil des Solarstroms im E-Auto? | Verbraucherzentrale NRW
Which storage solution do you need for your next PV project? The storage guide will show you!
We have put together compatible storage sets for you in our online shop. After answering five questions, you are directed to the right energy storage solution for the next PV system you are planning.
Frequently asked questions
- What capacity should my solar storage tank have?
The capacity of a solar energy storage system should depend on various factors, including electricity consumption, the size of the solar system, the budget and the goals of the people using the electricity. Goals could be: Independence from power outages, future-proofing for as yet unforeseeable higher electricity consumption in the future and electricity consumption when the sun is not shining.
- What are the benefits of a solar power storage system?
The electricity storage system of a solar power system allows you to store the solar power generated and use it at a later time. This means you can also draw on solar power at night or in bad weather. This increases your independence from the power grid and reduces your electricity costs.