10 miles from our base

Battery Storage Installation in Bodmin

Battery storage specialists just 10 miles from Bodmin. Store solar energy and slash your bills.

Gas Safe Registered

MCS Certified

5.0/5 (14 reviews)

200+ Installations

Battery Storage for Bodmin Homes

Bodmin's growing solar installed base — across the expanding Highfield Park and Barons Meadow developments, as well as the established residential estates — creates strong demand for battery storage additions. CCS Heating & Renewables installs Foxstar, Tesla Powerwall, and Fox ESS battery systems across Bodmin and the wider PL31 area. Battery storage makes particular sense for Bodmin households with heat pumps as well as solar: a battery stores daytime solar generation and releases it to power the heat pump in the evening and overnight, significantly reducing grid electricity use. The surrounding rural villages — all off the gas grid and relying on heat pumps or oil — benefit especially from battery storage paired with solar. A 5kWh battery adds approximately £3,000–£4,000 to a solar installation and typically pays back in 5–7 years at current electricity prices.

Common property types in Bodmin: 1950s–70s semis, new-build estates, Victorian terraces, rural detached properties and farmhouses

Battery storage is permitted development for domestic use. Foxstar, Tesla Powerwall, and Fox ESS systems are CE-marked and comply with G99 DNO regulations.

Areas we cover from Bodmin: Serving Bodmin town centre, Beacon, Berrycoombe, Highfield Park, Barons Meadow, and surrounding rural parishes

Postcodes served: PL31, PL30

What We Offer

Our Services in Bodmin

Solar Panels

MCS certified solar PV installation for homes and businesses. Generate your own electricity, cut bills by up to 70%, and...

Battery Storage

Store excess solar energy and use it when you need it most. We install Foxstar, Tesla Powerwall, and SIG Energy battery ...

Boilers

Gas Safe registered boiler installation, replacement, and servicing. We fit Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, and Viessmann boi...

Underfloor Heating

Wet underfloor heating systems for new builds, extensions, and renovations. Provides warm, even heat throughout your hom...

EV Chargers

Home and commercial EV charger installation. We fit all major brands including Zappi, Ohme, and Easee with smart chargin...

Hot Water

Supply and installation of hot water cylinders including Mixergy smart cylinders and Megaflo unvented systems. Solar div...

Battery storage works best alongside these services in Bodmin:

Solar panels in Bodmin EV charger in Bodmin Boiler installation in Bodmin

Our Process

How It Works

Step 1

Free Survey

We visit your Bodmin property to assess your needs, measure heat loss, and discuss the best options.

Step 2

Design & Quote

We design a bespoke system, identify all eligible grants including the £7,500 BUS scheme, and provide a transparent fixed-price quote.

Step 3

Installation

Our MCS certified engineers install your system cleanly and efficiently, typically within 2–4 days, with minimal disruption to your home.

Step 4

Aftercare

Full system handover, MCS certification, warranty registration, BUS grant application completion, and ongoing support when you need it.

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Other Areas We Serve Near Bodmin

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Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Google

"Had solar panels installed by CCS and could not be happier. Professional team, tidy work, and they explained everything clearly. Already generating more electricity than we expected, and the Smart Export Guarantee payments are a nice bonus."

David M.

Bodmin

Solar Panels

Google

"Added a Foxstar battery to our existing solar panels. CCS fitted it in a single day and now we use almost all of our solar generation ourselves. The app monitoring is fantastic too — I can see exactly where every unit goes."

Catherine W.

Lostwithiel

Battery Storage

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Our Work

Recent Projects Near Bodmin

Case studies from our team working across mid-Cornwall.

Worcester Bosch Combi Boiler Replacement, Bodmin

Bodmin • 3-bedroom 1980s semi-detached

Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Replacement, Bodmin

Bodmin • 4-bedroom detached

£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Boiler-to-Heat-Pump Upgrade in a 1960s Semi, Bodmin

Bodmin • 3-bedroom 1960s semi-detached

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Battery Storage in Bodmin

Is a battery worth it with solar panels?

A battery significantly increases the value of your solar panels. Without a battery, you typically use only 30–50% of the solar energy you generate — the rest is exported to the grid at 15–25p/kWh. With a battery, self-consumption rises to 70–90%, meaning you use your own free solar energy instead of paying 24.67p/kWh from the grid. A 9.5kWh battery system costs £4,500–£7,000 installed (at 0% VAT). In Cornwall, battery storage typically pays back in 5–7 years.

How long do home batteries last?

Modern lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) home batteries — including Foxstar and Tesla Powerwall — are warranted for 10 years and designed to last 15+ years. LiFePO4 chemistry is the safest, most stable battery chemistry available, with no thermal runaway risk and excellent long-term capacity retention.

Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?

Yes, batteries can be retrofitted to any existing solar PV system. We install AC-coupled battery systems (such as the Foxstar or Tesla Powerwall) alongside your current inverter, compatible with any solar system regardless of age. A retrofit typically takes 1 day and we handle all DNO notifications. The 0% VAT rate applies to battery storage installed alongside solar.

Can a battery provide backup power during a power cut?

Yes — some home batteries including the Tesla Powerwall and certain Foxstar configurations provide backup power during a grid outage, automatically switching to battery power when the grid fails. This is a particularly useful feature for rural properties in Cornwall where power cuts can occur. Not all batteries include backup as standard, so we advise on this when recommending a system.

What is the best battery to buy with solar panels?

Foxstar and Tesla Powerwall are our most frequently installed systems. Foxstar offers excellent value, strong UK customer support, and modular capacity. Tesla Powerwall has a sleeker design, excellent software, and strong backup power features. The right choice depends on your budget, whether backup power matters to you, and whether you want to expand capacity in future. We install both and provide impartial advice.

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