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Battery Storage Installation in Middlesbrough
Store your solar power, charge on cheap overnight rates and cut your electricity bills, with home batteries installed across Middlesbrough by a local, MCS-certified team.
A home battery is the difference between generating your own electricity and actually using it. ALPS Electrical installs battery storage for homes and businesses throughout Middlesbrough, from our base in Yarm just a few miles away. We’re an MCS-certified, NAPIT-approved installer and a Tesla Certified Installer, with over 500 reviews on Checkatrade and Google behind us. Whether you’re adding a battery to existing solar panels or starting from scratch, we’ll size the right system for how your household actually uses energy.
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Home Battery Storage for Middlesbrough Homes
A home battery stores the electricity your panels generate during the day, so you can use it in the evening when most Middlesbrough households use the most power. If you don’t have solar yet, a battery can still charge on a cheap overnight tariff and run your home through the more expensive peak hours.
We install Fox ESS, Sigenergy and Tesla Powerwall batteries across Middlesbrough, from Linthorpe and Acklam to Marton, Normanby and Eston, either with new solar panels or added to an existing system. We’re based in Yarm, around eight miles away.
We also cover nearby Nunthorpe.
Property types
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Linthorpe and Ayresome, 1930s semis in Acklam, post-war estates, and modern family homes in Marton and Hemlington
With or without solar
A battery can store your own solar power, or charge on a cheap overnight tariff if you don’t have panels yet.
Coverage
Serving all areas of Middlesbrough including Acklam, Linthorpe, Ayresome, Marton, Hemlington, Ormesby, Normanby, Eston, Coulby Newham and the town centre.
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If you don’t see your postcode listed, contact us as we may be able to work in your area.
What a Battery Does for Your Bills
Use your own solar after dark
Store surplus generation and run your home on it in the evening.
Charge on cheap overnight rates
Smart tariffs offer low off-peak rates, so you can fill the battery when power is cheapest.
Avoid the evening peak
Run on stored energy at the time of day when electricity costs the most.
Earn from exporting
Some tariffs pay well for exported energy, and your battery can export when rates are highest.
Keep the lights on
Many systems provide backup power during a power cut, so you are not left in the dark.
The Battery Systems We Install
We’re not tied to one manufacturer, so we recommend the system that suits your home rather than the one we happen to stock.
Other leading brands. We install a range of battery and hybrid inverter systems and will explain the trade-offs between them clearly, in plain English.
Where Can a Home Battery Be Installed?
Where your battery goes matters for safety, and the rules have tightened. Home battery installations in the UK now follow PAS 63100, a British Standards fire-safety specification, and the wiring regulations (BS 7671) include a dedicated section on home batteries.
In practice, that means:
Outdoors on a suitable wall is often the preferred location, at least 1 metre from doors, windows and vents.
Garages and utility spaces can work well where they meet the requirements.
Not in lofts or roof spaces, bedrooms, or hallways, landings and staircases you’d use to get out in a fire.
At your survey, we’ll show you the suitable options for your home and explain why, so there are no surprises on installation day.
Recommended Battery Sizes
Bigger isn’t automatically better. An oversized battery costs more and may never fully cycle, while an undersized one runs empty before bedtime. We size your system around three things: how much electricity you use and when, how much solar you generate (or plan to), and whether you want backup power. A typical Middlesbrough home lands somewhere between 5kWh and 15kWh, but we’ll base our recommendation on your actual usage rather than a rule of thumb.
| Feature | Small (2-3 Bed) |
Recommended
Medium (3-4 Bed)
|
Large (4+ Bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Usage | 6-8 kWh | 10-14 kWh | 16+ kWh |
| Solar System | 3-4 kW | 4-6 kW | 6+ kW |
| Battery Size | 5-6 kWh | 9-10 kWh | 13-17 kWh |
| Best Options | Fox Cube 5.2kWh | Powerwall 13.5kWh | Powerwall 13.5kWh, Sigenergy |
Which Battery Do We Actually Recommend?
Every home battery does the same basic job: it stores cheap or free energy so you can use it when electricity prices are higher. But the brands differ a lot in features, flexibility and where they can be installed. For outdoor installations, we favour Sigenergy, Tesla and Fox ESS. Their built-in heating and cooling keep the battery running efficiently in the hottest and coldest weather. These are also our go-to brands if you want full home backup to keep your house running during a power cut. Sigenergy’s modular, stackable design makes it easy to add storage in smaller steps later on. Tesla offers a single 13.5kWh expansion unit, which is great if you want another large battery but less flexible on size. Fox ESS offers a huge range of styles, including wall-mounted, stackable, indoor and outdoor models, and is excellent value for money. Most of our customers across Teesside choose Fox ESS because it combines great value for money with top-tier technology and the flexibility to add more capacity as their needs grow. At your free survey, we’ll look at the suitable locations in your home and recommend the battery system that best fits your needs and budget.
How Much Battery Storage Do You Need?
Our director, Andy, explains how to choose the right battery size for your home. He covers how to work out your daily usage, the difference between a battery’s usable and total capacity, how much you really need to store overnight, and how to plan ahead for an electric car or adding more storage later
Our Battery Installation Process
Free Consultation
We discuss your energy usage, goals, and budget. We review your existing solar system if applicable and recommend the best battery solution.
Home Survey
A detailed on-site assessment of your property, electrical infrastructure, and installation location. We finalise the system design and quote.
System Design
Our team designs the optimal battery configuration, including inverter selection, cable routing, and any consumer unit upgrades required.
Installation Day
Professional installation by our MCS-certified team. Most battery installations are completed in a single day with minimal disruption.
Commissioning & Handover
We configure your battery, set up your app, register warranties, and walk you through how everything works. Full aftercare support included.
Real battery only installation 1
Kirklevington, Stockton-On-Tees: Fox ESS Cube 12kWh battery-only installation
This customer in Kirklevington came to us wanting solar panels and a battery to bring down their very high energy bills. At the survey, it quickly became clear that solar wasn’t an option because of the shape of their roof. As they already had an electric car, we recommended a battery-only system paired with a good EV tariff.
We installed a Fox ESS Cube 12kWh battery. It now charges every night alongside their car on cheap overnight electricity, then powers their home through the day when prices are higher.
Real battery only installation 2
Stockton-on-Tees: Fox ESS Cube 29kWh battery added to existing FIT solar
This customer in Stockton-on-Tees already had solar panels on the original Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme. After installing an air source heat pump and switching to electric vehicles, their electricity usage, and their bills, had risen significantly.
We installed 29kWh of Fox ESS Cube battery storage, along with their EV chargers. With electric cars, they could switch to a cheap overnight EV tariff, so the batteries now fill up at night on low-cost electricity and power their heat pump and home through the day.
Their FIT payments were unaffected. Because their FIT export payments are based on an estimate rather than what they actually send to the grid, they keep receiving the same payments while storing and using more of their own solar energy. Watch the video to see how it all works together.
Our MCS Customer Commitment
We’re trustworthy
You’ll get a copy of the MCS Customer Commitment before you commit to anything
We work to the MCS standards for every technology we install
We’ll agree a clear timeline with you and let you know promptly about any delays
We complete your installation exactly as set out in your contract
We act responsibly
No pressure selling, and no misleading headline prices
Any subcontractors (such as scaffolders) are competent and properly insured
We treat your home with care, clean up after ourselves and recycle waste where possible
We keep your installation records for at least six years and protect your personal data
If a serious fault or emergency arises, we’ll prioritise it and put it right as quickly as possible
We communicate clearly
Plain English, no jargon
We explain any permissions, building regulations or network (DNO) notifications needed, and who handles them
We tell you upfront if the installation could affect an existing warranty, such as a roof warranty, and get your written agreement first
We keep you updated before, during and after your installation
Our contracts are clear
A detailed written quotation with no hidden costs or penalties
Full product details in your contract: make, model, power rating and storage capacity
Realistic, accurate performance estimates before you sign
Any deposit is reasonable, part of an agreed payment schedule, and protected
Any significant change to your design, cost or timescale is put in writing, and you have the right to cancel
Your cancellation rights are clearly explained
We give you a proper handover
A full demonstration of your system and how to get the most from it
A handover pack with key parts, safety guidance, a maintenance schedule, manuals and all warranties
Your MCS certificate and any building regs and DNO paperwork within 30 days of completion
We handle complaints properly
We acknowledge any complaint within two working days
If we can’t resolve it together, you have access to the MCS complaints process and independent Alternative Dispute Resolution
Flip through or download (…) a copy our MCS Customer Commitment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Yes. Most existing solar systems can have a battery added without touching the panels. An AC-coupled battery, including the Tesla Powerwall 3, sits alongside your current solar inverter. If your inverter is older, replacing it with a hybrid inverter can sometimes make more sense, and we will talk you through both options at your survey.
If your solar is on the older Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, you can still add a battery and keep receiving your FIT payments, as long as the system is designed correctly. An AC-coupled battery is usually the simplest option for FIT systems, as it leaves your existing solar setup and generation meter untouched. Your FIT provider must be told when a battery is added, and we will make sure your installation and paperwork meet the requirements so your payments are protected.
Will a battery keep my power on during a power cut?
Only if it is set up for backup. Not every battery system offers it, and backup comes in three main forms.
Whole-home backup. A backup gateway automatically disconnects your home from the grid and runs everything from your battery. On most whole-home systems, your solar panels keep generating and recharging the battery during the day, so you can stay powered for much longer. The switchover is usually so fast you will barely notice the lights flicker.
Essential circuits. Only selected circuits, such as your fridge, lighting and Wi-Fi router, stay powered, which makes your stored energy last longer.
Emergency power supply (EPS) socket. Many inverters can power a single dedicated socket during a power cut until the battery runs out. It is a lower-cost option for keeping one or two important devices running. Whether your solar can keep charging the battery in this mode depends on the system.
Power cuts in the UK are fairly rare and usually short, so backup is not essential for everyone. But if you work from home, live somewhere rural, or simply want peace of mind, let us know at your survey and we will explain the options for your system.
If anyone in your home relies on powered medical equipment, you should also register with Northern Powergrid’s free Priority Services Register. A battery can add reassurance, but it should not be your only backup plan.
Does solar work during a power cut?
Not on its own. Many people are surprised to learn this, but for safety reasons, standard solar inverters must switch off automatically when the grid goes down. This stops power being sent back into the network while engineers are working to fix the fault. So even on a sunny day, a solar system without battery backup stops powering your home during a power cut.
With a battery and whole-home backup gateway, your home is safely disconnected from the grid first, so your solar can keep running and recharging the battery until the grid comes back.
Do I need solar panels to have a battery?
No. A battery can charge from the grid overnight when electricity is cheapest, then power your home during the more expensive daytime and evening hours. Standalone batteries also qualify for 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, after which the rate is due to rise to 5%.
A battery-only system works best on a time-of-use tariff with low overnight rates. Some of the cheapest tariffs are available to households with an electric vehicle, so if you have an EV and a home charger, a battery can make those low rates work even harder.
Adding solar panels makes a battery even more useful. Your panels top up the battery with free energy throughout the day, so you are far less likely to run out before the cheap rates return. Solar generates much more in summer than in winter, and we will explain what to realistically expect for your home at your survey.
Do I need permission from the electricity network?
Batteries connected to the grid must be notified to or approved by your local network operator, which in our area is Northern Powergrid. The process depends on the size of the system. We handle all of this for you free of charge.
How much could a battery save me?
It depends on how much electricity you use, when you use it, your tariff and whether you have solar panels. But you can get a rough idea with a simple calculation.
Example: battery only, no solar
On an EV tariff like Intelligent Octopus Go, overnight electricity costs around 8p per kWh, compared with around 27p per kWh at other times.
- Charging a 10kWh battery overnight costs about 90p, allowing for small energy losses when charging.
- Using that same 10kWh at the daytime rate would cost about £2.70.
- That is a saving of around £1.80 a day, or roughly £500–£600 a year if you use the full battery every day.
Rates correct as of September 2026.
Real savings are usually a little lower, since not every home uses its full battery every day. Adding solar panels can increase your savings significantly, as the battery can also store free solar energy and you can earn money by exporting surplus power.
Tariff prices change regularly, so at your free consultation we will work out realistic savings based on your actual usage and the best tariff for your home.
Where will the battery go?
Usually on an outside wall, or in a garage or utility space. Batteries cannot go in lofts or escape routes such as hallways and landings. We will show you the suitable options at your survey, and recommend the best system for that location.
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Why Choose ALPS Electrical For Your Home Battery in MIddlesbrough?
We’re a family-run business based in Yarm, and we’ve installed battery storage for homes right across Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire. With more than 500 five-star reviews across Google and Checkatrade, we’re one of the most highly rated renewable installers in the North East.
As a Tesla Certified Installer, we also install Sigenergy, Fox ESS and myenergi systems, so we recommend the battery that suits your home and usage rather than the one we happen to sell. We regularly add batteries to solar systems fitted by other installers, and we’ll tell you honestly if a battery won’t pay for itself in your situation.
Every installation is carried out by our own experienced team, never subcontracted. Before we leave, we set up your app, configure the battery to make the most of your tariff, and show you exactly how it works. After that, our in-house aftercare team is on hand for the life of your system.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation battery quote and find out how much you could save.
- 0% VAT on home battery installations, including retrofits, until 31 March 2027
- Tesla Certified, MCS certified and NAPIT registered
- Owner-led survey and system design
- Batteries added to existing solar systems, whoever installed them
- App setup and tariff configuration included
- In-house aftercare for the life of your system
- Fixed written price, with no surprise extras
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