15 miles from our base

Battery Storage Installation in Truro

Battery storage specialists just 15 miles from Truro. Store solar energy and slash your bills.

Gas Safe Registered

MCS Certified

5.0/5 (14 reviews)

200+ Installations

Battery Storage for Truro Homes

Truro is the county town and the most financially active city in Cornwall. Its premium residential areas — Kenwyn, Highertown, Tregolls — have substantial existing solar bases, and the homeowners here are typically well positioned to invest in battery storage as the next step in their energy transition.

The HEAT Cornwall opportunity

Truro's social housing estates at Trelander, Malabar, and Hendra have a significant proportion of households eligible for the HEAT Cornwall scheme, which can fund battery storage as part of a whole-home energy package for households earning under £30,000. We work with HEAT Cornwall-funded projects in Truro — if you're in one of these areas and on a qualifying income, it's worth checking eligibility before spending anything out of pocket.

Langarth Garden Village: battery-ready new builds

Langarth Garden Village — 3,550 planned homes north of Truro — is being built with solar-ready roofs and cable provisions for battery storage as standard in many plots. For Langarth homeowners who've already moved in with solar panels, battery storage is typically a straightforward single-day addition. We work with Langarth housebuilders and residents directly.

The solar + heat pump + battery trifecta

For the growing number of Truro homes with both solar panels and a heat pump, battery storage is the final piece. Solar generates during the day, battery stores for the evening, heat pump draws on stored solar electricity for heating and hot water overnight. At current Truro electricity tariffs, this combination can reduce grid electricity bills by 65–80%. Get a combined assessment.

Areas covered: Serving Kenwyn, Highertown, Tregolls, Hendra, Threemilestone, Langarth Garden Village, and the TR1 postcode area • Postcodes: TR1, TR3, TR4

20,920

Population

1295

kWh/m²/year solar

40%

Off gas grid

15 miles

From our base

Key local industries

Finance & professional servicesRetail & hospitalityHealthcare & educationPublic sector

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What We Offer

Our Services in Truro

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 Truro:

Solar panels in Truro EV charger in Truro Boiler installation in Truro

Our Process

How It Works

Step 1

Free Survey

We visit your Truro 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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Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Google

"Our old boiler gave up in February and CCS had a new Worcester Bosch fitted within days. Excellent service, fair price, and the engineer was polite and thorough. Highly recommend to anyone in Truro and the surrounding area."

Helen P.

Truro

Boiler Installation

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 Truro

Case studies from our team working across mid-Cornwall.

9.5 kWh Foxstar Battery Added to Existing Solar, Truro

Truro • 3-bedroom semi-detached

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Battery Storage in Truro

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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