As the days finally grow longer but energy bills remain stubbornly high, many homeowners in the UK are thinking about ways to cut costs and prepare their home for the future. Only recently, energy bills rose again as temperatures fell this January. You deserve better than that.
If you’ve been considering renewable energy, spring is widely regarded as the ideal time to invest in solar power with battery storage.
Installing solar panels and a battery system in spring allows you to take advantage of the best months of the year for generating energy straight away.
Let’s look closer at why spring makes sense, how battery storage changes the value of solar power, and why working with an experienced installer like Jem Energy can make all the difference.
Longer Days Mean Immediate Benefits
Spring obviously means more daylight. Your solar panels will therefore have more opportunity to generate electricity. By installing solar power with battery storage in spring, you’re ready to capture this extra generation from day one.
Battery Storage Makes Solar Even More Valuable
Solar panels alone are a great step, but battery storage is what truly unlocks the value of solar power.
During spring, solar panels often generate more electricity than a household uses during the day. Without a battery, much of this energy is exported back to the grid. While export payments exist, they’re usually far lower than the cost of buying electricity in the evening.
With solar PV panels and battery storage, that excess daytime energy is stored and used later, when demand is higher and electricity from the grid is more expensive.
Battery storage also allows you to:
Increase self-consumption of your solar energy
Reduce reliance on peak-rate electricity
Use stored power in the evening and at night
Charge from the grid during off-peak times to save even more
Jem Energy installs modern battery systems that can be added to new solar installations or retrofitted to existing systems, making spring an ideal time to upgrade.
Be Ready for Summer Savings, Not Catching Up
Spring is the planning season. By acting early, you avoid the last-minute rush that often happens in summer when demand for installers increases.
Installing solar power with battery storage in spring means:
Shorter lead times
Better availability of equipment
Less pressure to make rushed decisions
You’ll also be fully set up before summer arrives, allowing you to benefit from the highest generation months without delay. Instead of “catching up” on missed savings, your system will already be paying off.
Energy Bills Aren’t Waiting – Why Should You?
Energy prices may fluctuate, but the long-term trend has been clear: electricity costs remain high, and many households want more control.
Solar power with battery storage helps protect against price rises by reducing how much electricity you need to buy from the grid. Spring installations give you a head start on energy independence before next winter arrives.
By the time colder months return, you’ll already have:
A proven system in place
A clear understanding of your energy use
Stored solar energy to rely on during darker evenings
This long-term view is exactly why many homeowners choose spring as their starting point.
Spring Is Ideal for Adding Storage for Existing Solar Panels
If you already have solar panels installed, spring is also the perfect time to add battery storage.
Did you know, many homes in the UK with older solar systems only use around 25–30% of the energy they generate? The rest is exported. Adding a battery allows you to store that unused energy and dramatically increase how much of your own power you actually use.
Improve Your Entire Home this Season
Spring is when many homeowners think about home improvements. If you’re considering upgrades such as:
EV chargers
Air source heat pumps
General energy efficiency improvements
Solar power with battery storage often forms the foundation.
Generating and storing your own electricity supports electric heating, vehicle charging, and overall household demand. Planning these systems together, rather than separately, usually leads to better performance and better value.
Jem Energy specialises in integrated renewable solutions, helping homeowners plan systems that work together rather than in isolation.
Why Experienced Installers Matters
Jem Energy, based in Farnborough, Hampshire, has been delivering renewable energy solutions across the UK since 2015. As an MCS-accredited installer and an Octopus Trusted Partner, we provide:
High-quality solar and battery installations
Insurance-backed guarantees
Clear advice without pressure
Systems designed for real household use, not theory
Installations are best when systems are properly designed from the start. The position of the panels, size of the battery and future energy needs all matter. An experienced installer ensures you get a system that performs well now and continues to deliver savings for years to come.
If you’re ready to explore your options, Jem Energy can guide you through the process, from initial advice to installation and ongoing support. Simply contact our team to get the process started today.