North West specialists

Home Battery Storage Installation

Store the power you generate, or buy cheaply overnight, and use it when electricity costs most. We design and fit home batteries across Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria: added to the solar panels you already have, upgraded from an older battery, or installed with new panels.

EcoFlow PowerOcean 2 home battery fitted outside a house

Why add a home battery

Solar panels produce most in the middle of the day, when most homes use least. Without a battery, that surplus is exported for a fraction of what you pay to buy electricity back in the evening.

A battery keeps it for later. It can also charge on a cheap overnight tariff in winter, when the panels are quiet, and some batteries keep your home running in a power cut.

Our own installers

No subcontractors. The team that designs your battery is the team that fits it.

MCS certified

Certified through NAPIT, with the paperwork that protects your warranty and export payments.

DNO notification handled

We deal with the network operator notification your battery needs, so you don't have to.

10-year workmanship warranty

Insurance-backed through HIES, on top of the manufacturer's battery warranty.

Three ways to add battery storage

The batteries we fit

Every battery here is one we install and support ourselves. We recommend one for your home at the design stage, and our battery comparison sets them side by side.

Battery storage across the North West

Based in Preston, our own team installs home batteries across the North West. Find your area:

Outside the North West? We install nationwide: see all areas we serve.

Solar panels and battery storage

Thinking about solar too?

Most of the batteries we fit go in alongside solar panels. We design panels and battery as one system around your roof and how you use power, so you store what you generate and use it when it costs most.

What our customers say

“We had a solar install from Eco2u NW last week at our rental house in England, the process was very smooth. From speaking to Ryan at sales to getting Joe who fit the system we were very impressed. We would highly recommend.”
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Hayley Coulby
Google review
“Eco2u recently installed a 7.2kW array with a hybrid inverter, battery storage, and bird protection for us at a brilliant price. Ryan was fantastic during the quoting stage and answered all my questions/requests promptly. On the day, the installation team arrived right on time, were very friendly, and did an incredibly neat job with all the cable management. They got me set up on the FoxESS app quickly and tidied up completely before leaving. Installation was all done in just one day! A special shoutout to Kurt, who was super helpful, incredibly friendly, and fully committed to making sure we were 100% happy with the installation. The owner of Eco2u even stopped by to check on the job on the installation day, which was a really thoughtful touch. We've been practically off-grid since the system went live in September 2026. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Eco2u to anyone. Bring on the summer!”
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Philip Court
Google review
“Absolutely fantastic experience. I spent many weeks comparing quotes, analysing systems (using AI) and settled on 2 companies based on the system specs, price and warranty. The difference at the time was that the team at Eco 2U were willing to go the extra mile working around my requirements without giving me excuses. As a project manager in my professional life, this makes a huge difference when selecting suppliers, so credit to the team there. Once I had selected ECO 2U as my supplier, they constantly kept me updated on the DNO application progress and potential installation dates. Communication was very good. Fast forward to the installation and I was super impressed with the professionalism of the team, the attention to detail and the fact that they used waste packaging as additional protection to prevent scratching on the system before handover. Minor details like that make a big difference. Whilst the installation didn’t go without some minor issues, they were responsive to that and managed to limit the impact to the system handover. Very impressed overall, thanks team.”
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Jack Hewes
Google review
“Had our solar and battery installed today and really happy with the whole process. Everything was straightforward and completed efficiently, and all the guys were really friendly and pleasant to have around. Great service from start to finish would definitely recommend.”
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Brooke Townson
Google review
“I couldn’t be more pleased. I very much rarely rate a review as 5 star however I make an exception in this instance. I contacted ECO2U NW as I was struggling to make a decision on an ev charger as this was my first ev car. Les the founder talked me through options clearly and once I explained what I required from the product and agreed what I needed Les offered the most competitive quote straight off. Installation was arranged without the long delays I had been quoted by others Les came himself and the installation took about an hour and a half, no mess and very neat. No visible cables on the outside wall and because I opted for an untethered charger only the charger box is visible. Les then talked me through the operation and we tested the charger with the car with no issues. So simple to use and saving me so much by not using a public charger. I set my charger on the app which Les showed me how to operate and charge my vehicle by timing off peak. I could not be more satisfied with both the installation and the charger. Highly recommended.”
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Ian McKay
Google review
“Excellent service from start to finish. Les and the team offered a very competitive deal, we agreed and the install happened the very next week. They stayed in touch throughout the whole process and ensured we were 100% happy with the installation. Highly recommend, A+ 👌🏻”
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David McClure
Google review
“From survey to switch-on in three weeks. They designed the array around our odd-shaped roof and the output has beaten their own projections every month since.”
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Steven L.
Google review
“Had an EV charger fitted alongside our solar. Charging the car off the panels in summer, fuel bill basically gone. Tidy install and they explained everything without the jargon.”
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Rachel B.
Google review
“Brilliant from start to finish, installed solar panels and a battery at my property. Couldn't fault them, very professional!”
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Jack Goodrick
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Battery storage: your questions

Do I need a battery, or just solar panels?

Panels alone still pay, but without storage the surplus you generate at midday gets exported for a fraction of what you pay to buy it back in the evening. A battery is usually the single biggest upgrade to your savings.

Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?

Yes, in most cases. AC-coupled batteries such as Fox ESS and Hanchu connect to an existing system without touching your panels or inverter. A battery added to existing panels is 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, and we handle any DNO notification it needs.

Adding a battery to existing solar
Which battery should I choose?

We fit EcoFlow, Sigenergy, Fox ESS, Anker, Canadian Solar EP Cube and Hanchu, and each suits a different home: the longest warranty, EV charging built in, whole-home backup, the slimmest footprint, or the lowest cost. We recommend one at the design stage.

Compare the batteries we fit
Can you upgrade the battery I already have?

Yes. If your battery is too small for how you use electricity now, or is getting old, we replace it or add capacity with a newer battery sized to your home today. We check your existing inverter and system first.

Adding or upgrading a battery
Can I have a battery without solar panels?

We fit batteries to homes with solar panels, either panels you already have or new ones we install with the battery. That's where storage makes the biggest difference to your bills.

Solar panels and battery storage
Will a battery keep my home running in a power cut?

Only if it is set up for backup. With the Fox ESS EVO module the whole home switches over in under 4 milliseconds; some other batteries back up a few circuits, and some none at all. Tell us at the start if backup matters.

How long does a battery installation take?

Most home battery installs are done in a day. We confirm the timing, and anything that could add to it, when we design your system.

Get your free battery storage quote

Tell us about your home and how you use electricity, and we'll design a battery, or solar and battery, around it. No pressure, no obligation.