The Battery Storage of Tomorrow: Key Advantages 

The battery box (B-Box) of BYD is the next step to an ecological, economical and safe energy supply of the future. The top performing UK home solar power battery.

Advantage 1: Store to Save
Self-consumption of energy generated by a photovoltaic system can reach, in most cases in a UK home, 10-20% of daily demand. The remainder of the generated energy is usually sold at a low price into the electricity grid. A well-dimensioned energy storage system could save that 80-90% of energy for self-consumption. This would maximize the electricity bill savings generated from the system and even allow 100% off grid self-consumption.

Advantage 2: Protected Against Electricity Price Increases
For the last 10 years, electricity in the UK has increased by more than 5% annually. Forecasts show that this upwards trend is expected to continue. Thereby investing in self-consumption, consumers can gain control over their electricity bills.

Advantage 3: Protected Against Power Outages
In 2015, over 2.5 million UK citizens were affected by power outages. The B-Box can, therefore, act as a power backup to individual homes. In many companies, a complex emergency power supply also is commonly prescribed. These can often be replaced by BYD batteries.

Advantage 4: Long Life Time of 20 Years
BYD battery cells have proven their reliability in many applications. The nominal 6000 charge cycles guarantee a life of 20 years. But even after these 6000 charge cycles, these batteries will be useable for many more years.

Advantage 5: Scalable with Multiple Application 
The B-Box, equipped with a C-rate of 1, is the most powerful battery in the market. The applications of this battery have no limits. Existing batteries can also be upgraded and modified at any time. When using the B-Box 2.5-10.0, modules of 2.5 kWh to a maximum of 80 kWh can be added. As well, the B-Box 12.8, can incorporate modules of 12.8 kWh to a maximum of 409.6 kWh! The B-Box, therefore, is the best choice for both domestic and commercial applications.

Advantage 6: High-Tech and Affordable 
BYD is the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable lithium batteries, with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Due to its enormous production capacity and economies of scale, BYD is able to offer this high-tech product at such a competitive price.

Advantage 7: Compatible 
The box is compatible with major inverters and controllers. Currently, these include inverters from SMA, Studer and Goodwe.

Advantage 8: Safe, Tested and Guaranteed 
Lithium iron phosphate batteries are the safest type of lithium batteries and can be safely applied in buildings. As BYD batteries are used in a variety of applications, from cell phones to cars, these cells successfully adhere to strict safety standards. Elaborate and extensive tests guarantee that BYD batteries are also protected against the greatest stresses, such as fires and mechanical effects.

Advantage 9: Advancing Renewable Energy 
Energy storage is a vital component for the future of renewable energy. With the help of battery units from BYD, energy generated during the day with a solar power system, can be ready for consumption in the evening and morning. Energy storage overcomes the challenge of needing to balance supply with demand. As a result, the constraints on power supply and the need for transmission networks and fossil fuel power plants are reduced. Any consumer can personally contribute to the goal - a decentralized, effective and environmental friendly power supply.