Duracell Energy

08/06/2026

Summer’s well and truly on it’s way! Longer days, brighter skies, and a lot more usable energy than most homes take advantage of is just around the corner…🌞

It’s the time of year when solar really starts to show its value; more daylight means more generation, so it’s surprising when you realise how much of that energy can go to waste if you’re not set up to store it properly.

The homes that get the most out of solar are the ones that plan ahead, or the ones utilise our clever tariff intelligence to do the planning for you, of course.

If you’ve been thinking about solar, now’s the moment! Talk to us today to get started with your solar battery journey ⚡️

02/06/2026

Energy costs are not exactly something most of us feel in control of. You use the energy, the bill arrives, and you hope it’s not too painful...

A well-designed (and well managed) home energy system gives homeowners more say in how and when they use power. With solar, you can generate energy during the day. With battery storage, you can store what you do not use straight away and use it later, when your home needs it more.

That could mean relying less on the grid during peak times, making better use of off-peak tariffs, and having a clearer idea of how your home is being powered day to day.

Battery storage helps bring more of that control back home ⚡

27/05/2026

Solar panels, or battery only? ☀️

Either way, a home battery can help you use your energy more efficiently and effectively.

With solar, you can store excess energy generated during the day and use it later.

Without solar, your battery can charge from the grid during off-peak tariff periods, storing lower-cost energy to use when prices are higher.

Either way, it gives homeowners a smarter way to manage energy, reduce reliance on peak-time grid usage, and make better use of the power available to them.

23/05/2026

“Grid services” sounds like one of those phrases that belongs in an industry report, but it is actually a really interesting part of where home energy is heading right now.

The way we use electricity is changing; more homes have solar panels, batteries, EV chargers and heat pumps, which means energy is no longer just something that comes from the grid and into the home. Homes can now generate, store, use and, in some cases, send energy back when its needed.

That matters though because the grid has to stay balanced. Demand changes throughout the day, and as more renewable energy comes into the mix, flexibility becomes really important. Home batteries can help by charging when energy is available, storing it safely, and discharging at the right time.

For homeowners, this means your battery can do more than simply sit there waiting to be used. It can become part of a smarter energy setup that works for your home, while also supporting the wider grid..

Solar, battery and grid working together. That is where things really start to get interesting…watch this space!

19/05/2026

Some homes simply need more from their battery…

It might be because you have solar panels and want to store more of what you generate. It might be because you have an EV charger, a heat pump, a busy household, or just more energy being used throughout the day.

The Dura16 has been designed for homes with higher everyday energy demands, giving homeowners 16 kWh of storage capacity to work with. That means more room to store solar energy during the day, or lower-cost off-peak electricity when it makes sense to charge from the grid. Then, when your home needs it later, that stored energy is ready to use.

It is also around three times the capacity of our Dura5 battery, making it our strongest option for homes that need more flexibility from their energy system.

More stored energy. More control over when you use it. More room for modern life. No compromises.

Meet the Dura16.

18/05/2026

☀️Balcony solar is starting to enter the conversation in the UK, and it’s very early days.

Unlike parts of Europe where it’s already more established, this is a newly approved and emerging option here. Most people still haven’t come across it, and there’s a fair amount of uncertainty around how it will be used in practice.

At a glance, the output is modest. These systems aren’t designed to power an entire home, and they won’t compete with a full rooftop installation.

What’s interesting is who it opens the door for. Flats, renters, smaller homes, people who’ve effectively been locked out of solar until now. For the first time, there’s a way to generate your own energy without needing a roof or a major install!

Whether it becomes widely adopted in the UK is still unclear, but it does signal a shift. More people want to be involved in how their energy is produced, even if the starting point is their balcony

Do you think balcony solar will take off in the UK?

15/05/2026

Energy prices are not exactly fixed throughout the day.

If you’re on a dynamic tariff, there will usually be times when electricity is cheaper, often overnight or during off-peak periods. The tricky part is knowing when it actually makes sense to charge your battery, and when it is better to leave space for solar.

That is where tariff intelligence comes in.

By looking at your electricity tariff, your location and the weather forecast, your battery can make smarter decisions in the background. If tomorrow is looking sunny, it may not need to charge as much overnight. If it is looking grey, it can make better use of lower-cost electricity while it is available.

Think of it like giving your battery the information it needs to plan ahead.

Less guesswork, better energy efficiency, and a home energy system that works around your day, your tariff and your local weather!

14/05/2026

Double your power potential ⚡

When solar, grid charging, and battery storage work together, your home has more than one way to make energy work harder.

Solar panels can generate energy during the day. Your battery can store what you do not use straight away. Then, when the sun is not shining, your battery can also charge from the grid during off-peak tariff periods, storing energy when it is less expensive.

Together, it gives your home a more flexible energy setup, helping you use more of your own solar, make better use of your tariff, and reduce reliance on peak-time grid energy.

A smarter way to power your home, day and night

13/05/2026