A Solax-approved installer doing the work himself

Ashley is a Solax-approved installer based in Prestwich, North Manchester. Critically for a battery install, he's also a 20+ year electrician who surveys, designs, installs and commissions every system himself. There are no salesperson visits and no install crew you've never met.

That matters with batteries, because battery installations done badly can be unsafe (we've seen other installers recommend batteries in lofts, which contradicts NAPIT safety guidelines) and they're expensive to put right afterwards. The way to avoid that is to have an electrician on the survey rather than a sales rep with a clipboard.

A real Solax customer in Prestwich

One of Ashley's Prestwich customers running a 6kWh Solax battery system told us:

"During summer this new solar and battery system means our electricity bills are close to zero. In fact, in some months we sent enough electricity back to the grid that we ended up in credit with our supplier! In winter the days are shorter and so the panels don't generate enough to cover the whole day, but that's fine because we still save a tonne of money by charging the battery overnight."

That covers the year-round case for a Solax battery: solar surplus stored in summer, cheap overnight grid charging in winter, savings either way. Ashley installed that system, configured the smart tariff integration, and is the contact when anything needs adjusting.

Why hire Ashley for a Solax install

The wiring back into your consumer unit determines whether the system works safely for the next 15 years, and Ashley has been on the electrical side for two decades. He surveys, designs, installs, commissions and handles aftercare himself, so the same person who quotes you is the person fitting the kit and the person you ring if something needs sorting later. Battery sizing comes from your actual usage rather than a sales target, and his experience with GivEnergy, Octopus chargers and other ecosystems means proper integration with your existing kit.

What Solax makes

Solax Power is a global energy company with products in 130+ markets. Their range includes:

• Residential energy storage systems, both all-in-one units and modular battery setups
• Hybrid and string inverters for solar
• Standalone battery modules for retrofit
• EV chargers and heat pump products
• The SolaXCloud monitoring app for app-based control of your system

Solax residential batteries are designed to be stacked in modules, so the total capacity can be sized to your home's usage. Ashley typically sizes systems from 6kWh upwards depending on your usage.

(Solax's own published product range is the source for the above. Exact model details and warranty terms are confirmed on your written quote.)

How a Solax battery saves you money

Off-peak electricity prices can be as little as one third the price of peak rates. Your battery automatically charges during cheap periods (typically overnight) and powers your home when electricity is expensive. This works well with smart tariffs like Octopus Go and delivers significant savings even during winter when solar panels are less effective.

If you've also got solar, the battery stores excess generation during the day and powers your home through the evening, so you're using your own electricity rather than buying it back at peak rates.

Smart features

Solax batteries integrate with:

• Home automation, so charging can be scheduled during the cheapest electricity periods, capacity can be left for solar top-ups, and energy usage can be monitored in real time
• EV chargers, including Solax's own EV charger
• Grid tie / Smart Export Guarantee, where excess stored energy is sold back to your supplier; Ashley provides all the documentation needed to set up export payments

Solax with existing solar

Ashley regularly adds Solax battery systems to existing solar installations, whether the original system was his or someone else's. The Solax cloud and inverter range integrates with most reputable PV setups, and he checks compatibility during the survey.

Solax or AlphaESS?

Both are reliable systems with good smart integration. The choice tends to come down to:

• Existing kit, since if you already have other Solax components (or AlphaESS), staying within one ecosystem means everything talks to each other through one app
• Availability and pricing at the time of your install
• Specific feature requirements, which Ashley goes through during the survey

Read more about home battery installations for the full picture.

Credentials

• MCS-certified installer (NAP-66870)
• TrustMark Registered
• NAPIT Registered (66870)
• Octopus Energy Trusted Partner
• 9.85/10 on Checkatrade from 105+ verified reviews
• 5-year minimum warranty on all equipment
• 2 years routine maintenance included on every installation

Coverage

Based in Prestwich, Ashley installs Solax battery systems across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

Contact Ashley for a free home battery consultation and quote.