Why Home Batteries Are The Way Forward

Integrating home batteries into your new developments isn't just an added feature; it's a strategic move that addresses several key priorities for house builders.

HOME BATTERY STORAGE

Connor Braddy

6/4/20254 min read

Why Every New Home Needs a Battery (And Why Builders Should Care)

In a competitive market, homes equipped with PowerPod batteries offer a distinct advantage. They appeal to a growing demographic of environmentally conscious and tech-savvy buyers, making your properties more attractive and potentially speeding up sales.

Tangible Homeowner Benefits to Highlight:
  • Significant Energy Bill Savings: Homeowners can save up to 70% on their energy bills. PowerPod allows them to charge using off-peak tariffs (as low as 7p/kWh) and power their homes during peak times (when costs can exceed 25p/kWh).

  • Year-Round Energy Optimisation: Unlike solar panels, which are less effective in winter or on cloudy days, a home battery works 365 days a year, ensuring consistent savings.

  • Immediate Cost Benefits: Homeowners start saving from day one, without waiting for specific seasons or weather conditions.

  • Energy Resilience & Backup Power: PowerPod offers UPS-level backup, shifting power within 10ms of a power cut, providing peace of mind and uninterrupted living.

  • Future-Proofing: With energy prices continually fluctuating, a battery ensures homeowners are always using the cheapest available energy.

  • Meeting & Exceeding Sustainability Targets: As the UK moves towards the Future Homes Standard and net-zero targets, PowerPod helps your developments meet and exceed these requirements. It enhances the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of your homes and visibly demonstrates your commitment to greener building practices. This aligns with the sustainability leadership seen from major players in the industry.

  • Flexibility with or without Solar: While PowerPod seamlessly integrates with solar PV systems, it's a powerful solution even for homes without solar panels. This offers flexibility in your build specifications.

"For today's forward-thinking home builders, adding value-generating, forward-looking energy solutions like our PowerPod home batteries is not an upgrade, it's a necessary move to provide real value. We are providing an upscale, end-to-end solution that increases property value, ensures homeowners save significant amounts of money from day one, and addresses the urgent need for sustainable, future-proof homes. It's smarter building, quicker selling, and a lower-carbon future."

Peter Marshall
Technical Founder
Volta Eco Systems

Introducing PowerPod: The Ideal Battery Solution for Home Builders

Volta Eco Systems’ PowerPod is engineered with both the homeowner and the installer in mind, making it the perfect fit for new build projects:

  • Effortless Integration & Installation: We understand that build schedules are tight.

  • PowerPod features an all-in-one design using no modules, which results in a cable-free connection between modules.

  • The integrated plug-in terminal replaces hand wiring, saving up to 75% on installation time. A typical installation can take less than half a day, or even under 2 hours for some models.

  • Battery modules can be pre-installed for ultimate convenience.

  • It includes a built-in solar inverter, making homes solar-ready from the outset.

    Premium Quality & Unbeatable Value:

  • PowerPod matches the quality of industry-leading products without the premium price tag, offering a competitive edge.

  • It's rated as a Tier 1 Global Energy Storage Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a standard only 2% of global manufacturers meet, signifying high quality and reliability.

  • It comes with a 10-year warranty, ensuring long-term peace of mind.

  • Constructed with the latest LFP battery cells, designed for a lifespan measured in decades.

    Smart & User-Friendly:

  • The best-in-class ECOS app (for PowerPod home batteries) allows homeowners to track tariffs ahead of time, automatically adjusting electricity use to maximise savings.

  • It provides real-time generation and consumption data, with robust data analysis and remote updates.

  • Safety & Reliability as a Priority:

  • PowerPod features built-in fire suppression that can identify and extinguish problems within 15 seconds. It's also UL9540A certified for safety.

  • It's IP65 rated, ensuring efficient operation indoors or outdoors, even in temperatures down to -20°C.

  • The three-phase PowerPod model boasts a 4-layer protection design with long-life cells meeting the highest safety standards.

    Scalability for Various Property Types:

  • Available in single-phase (PowerPod-SH) and three-phase (PowerPod-TH) configurations.

  • Capacities range from 5.12kWh up to 29.9kWh for three-phase models.

  • For larger properties or specific requirements, up to 5 units can be run in parallel to provide almost 150 kWh capacity (for PowerPod-TH).

Partnering with Volta Eco Systems: A Blueprint for Success

We aim to build strong partnerships with house builders, providing more than just a product:

  • Competitive Trade Pricing: Attractive pricing structures for developers, with bigger margins on a high-quality product.

  • Dedicated Support: Our expert team offers guidance on specification and installation, ensuring seamless integration into your projects.

  • Marketing Collaboration: We can provide marketing materials and support to help you effectively communicate the benefits of PowerPod batteries to your customers.

  • Comprehensive After-Sales Service: With 24/7 support and remote diagnostics, both you and your homeowners can be confident in the long-term performance of PowerPod.

Build the Future, Today

The new homes market is undeniably moving towards greater energy intelligence and sustainability. By integrating PowerPod home batteries into your developments, you are not only meeting the evolving demands of homebuyers but also enhancing your brand's reputation for innovation and quality. This is an investment in customer satisfaction, faster sales, and a greener future.

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CATL, one of the largest shareholders in PowerPod, is the world’s biggest battery maker. CATL power EVs for Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW.

Rated Tier 1 by Bloomberg, signifying high-quality and reliability. Only 2% of global manufacturers meet this standard.

PowerPod is rated with the highest safety standard by TUV SUD, recognised internationally as a sign of quality and thorough safety reviews.