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Battery savings calculator for Inverness

See how much a battery could save you by displacing expensive grid imports. This calculator uses the correct model: savings come from the import rate you avoid paying, not the 12p/kWh export rate.

Battery savings estimator

The real value of a battery comes from displacing expensive grid imports, not from exporting at 12p/kWh. Adjust the sliders to see how this applies to your situation.

4 kWh20 kWh
20%50%
20p/kWh40p/kWh
5 kWh20 kWh

Self-consumption

35%70%

Extra kWh displaced

1,214

Net annual saving

£182

Saving = displaced imports at 27p/kWh minus lost exports at 12p/kWh. Real-world results depend on usage patterns, tariff, and battery efficiency. This is illustrative only.

Can I use this calculator on my own website?

Yes. You can embed or link to this calculator freely with attribution to Solar Panels Inverness.

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Battery savings calculator by Solar Panels Inverness. Source: <a href="https://solarpanelsinverness.com/tools/battery-calculator">solarpanelsinverness.com/tools/battery-calculator</a>. Data checked August 2026.