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Battery Storage Installation in Newquay

Battery storage specialists just 17 miles from Newquay. Store solar energy and slash your bills.

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5.0/5 (14 reviews)
200+ Installations

Battery Storage for Newquay Homes

Newquay has a combination of factors that make battery storage exceptionally compelling: high solar irradiance (1,305 kWh/m² — the best of any Tier 1 town we serve), a large and growing holiday let sector, and the Nansledan development providing a steady stream of solar-ready new homes whose owners are actively investing in energy technology.

Holiday let battery economics

A Newquay holiday let with 5kWp solar and a 9.5kWh battery typically generates £500–£900 per year in grid electricity savings during the May–September letting season. At letting rates of £800–£1,800 per week, reducing electricity bills by £600/year is meaningful to the bottom line. Battery systems also enable smart tariff integration — charging from the grid overnight at 7–10p/kWh during shoulder weeks when solar is insufficient, providing guests with essentially free electricity throughout their stay.

Nansledan: the early-majority battery market

Nansledan Garden Village homes were built with solar-ready roof fixings and consumer unit provisions. The first cohort of Nansledan residents who installed solar panels 3–5 years ago are now the natural early adopters for battery additions — the infrastructure is already in place. Adding a 9.5–13.5kWh battery to a Nansledan solar system is typically a half-day installation. We are active in this market and can quote quickly.

Battery storage without solar in Newquay

For properties where solar isn't viable (north-facing roofs, heavy shading from neighbouring buildings in the older town areas), standalone battery storage on a time-of-use tariff still delivers meaningful savings. On Octopus Intelligent Go, a 10kWh battery cycling once daily saves £700–£900/year at current rates. Get a free assessment — we can advise on solar viability and standalone battery economics together.

Areas covered: Serving Nansledan, Pentire, Porth, Edgcumbe, Trenance, and the wider TR7/TR8 area • Postcodes: TR7, TR8

22,150

Population

1305

kWh/m²/year solar

50%

Off gas grid

17 miles

From our base

Key local industries

Tourism & hospitalitySurf industryHoliday letsConstruction (Nansledan)

Battery storage works best alongside these services in Newquay:

Our Process

How It Works

01
Step 1

Free Survey

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

02
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.

03
Step 3

Installation

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

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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 Newquay

Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

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."
CW

Catherine W.

Lostwithiel

Google
"Excellent experience from survey to installation. The team were professional, clean, and efficient. Our system is producing exactly what they estimated. Would recommend CCS to anyone considering solar in Cornwall."
P&

Paul & Jenny D.

Newquay

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Battery Storage in Newquay

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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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
05
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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