With a winter of storms and severe weather predicted by the Met Office, households across Essex, Kent and London are being urged to prepare for power cuts and storm damage this winter. One of the most effective ways to stay protected is by installing solar battery storage with an Emergency Power Supply (EPS). EPS allows your home to continue running even when the grid goes down.
Why Homeowners in the South East Need to Prepare
The UK is experiencing increasingly intense storms, caused in part due to climate change, the Met Office is now forecasting that severe weather events will now occur every three years instead of once a decade. Between 2022 and 2024, weather related home insurance claims rose by 28%, reaching £585 million.
In the South East, particularly along the Essex coastline, Kent’s Thames Estuary and London’s flood-prone areas, the risk of storm related damage and blackouts is significantly higher. Preparing your property with structural and electrical resilience is no longer optional – it’s now essential.
How Can a Solar Battery with EPS Help During a Power Cut?
A solar battery allows you to store surplus energy generated by your solar panels for use later in the day or during low generation periods. An Emergency Power Supply (EPS) ensures your system can carry on powering essential circuits even when the National Grid fails. Without EPS, your solar PV system will shut down in the event of a power cut, to allow emergency engineers to work to restore power back to the grid. With EPS, you solar PV system will safely disconnect from the grid and your solar battery will continue to power your home (depending on the level of EPS you have installed). From a double socket that can be used to charge essential devices and keep your fridge freezer running to more complex home back up, your solar battery can be used to provide some or all your power needed during a grid failure.
How SolarTherm UK Can Help
At SolarTherm UK we specialise in solar battery storage systems with integrated Emergency Power Supply (EPS) solutions. Helping local households stay sage, energy secure and sustainable all year round, whatever the weather.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing solar PV system or starting from scratch, our MCS certified installers fit bespoke EPS systems suited to your home and local grid conditions.
- Protect your home from power cuts
- Reduce energy bills by up to 70%
- Store and use your own renewable energy
- Stay resilient during extreme weather
Other Ways to Prepare for Severe Storms
Aside from home solar and battery storage solutions, here are a few practical steps you can take to protect your home:
- Inspect your roof and gutters for loose tiles and blockages
- Seal windows and doors to prevent water ingress
- Secure outdoor items or pack them away inside to avoid flying debris damage
- Install flood defences if you live near coastal, low lying areas or in a high risk flood area
- Keep an emergency kit with torches, batteries, first aid and important documents
The Growing Impact of Storms in the UK
Recent data shows that 22% of UK homes have experienced storm damage in the past five years. Insurance company Aviva reports that 40% of properties have been affected by extreme weather events from flooding to wind damage. Severe storms are becoming more frequent, more damaging and more expensive.
Stay Powered and Protected with SolarTherm UK
Don’t wait until the next storm hits and you’re searching around by torchlight. With a solar battery and EPS back up system from SolarTherm UK you can enjoy peace of mind knowing if the power goes out, you’ll have power backup whatever the weather.
Contact SolarTherm UK today for a free, no obligation quote and design, tailored to your home, usage and future energy needs. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice.
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