Do I still need a battery if I work from home?

Less critical — but still useful for evenings. Without battery: 50-70% self-consumption (already high). With battery: 80-90%. The marginal benefit is smaller than for commuters.

Solar for Home Workers

By Home Solar Guide Team|Updated 18 March 2026|guide

Independently written | Evidence-based | Sources cited

Solar for home workers — Home workers self-consume 50-70% of solar — nearly as much as having a battery.

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Is solar good for home workers?

Home workers are ideal solar candidates: SELF-CONSUMPTION: 50-70% without battery (vs 30-40% for commuters). You are home during peak solar hours, using electricity when panels are generating. BATTERY LESS CRITICAL: high daytime use means a battery adds less marginal value — panels alone deliver excellent returns. EXTRA CONSUMPTION: home office adds 500-1,000 kWh/yr (laptop, monitor, router, lighting, heating) — solar covers this for free. SAVINGS: £650-£950/yr without battery (higher than average). PAYBACK: 8-11 years. WFH + solar is one of the best financial combinations.

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