Why GivEnergy Is Our Most Recommended Battery
GivEnergy is a British company that designs its products specifically for UK homes and the UK electricity market. This matters: tariff management, Smart Export Guarantee integration, and time-of-use optimisation are built into the system from the ground up rather than adapted from a global product.
The GivEnergy app is widely considered the best in the residential battery market — giving you real-time visibility of solar generation, battery charge/discharge, household consumption, and grid import/export. You can set charging schedules, configure export preferences, and monitor performance from your phone. Many of our Leicester customers tell us the app alone transforms how they think about their electricity usage.
Energy Concerns is a certified GivEnergy installer with direct manufacturer support. Every GivEnergy system we install is commissioned, tested, and MCS-certified to the highest standards. Our 5-year workmanship guarantee complements GivEnergy's 12-year product warranty.
GivEnergy Product Range
GivEnergy 5.2kWh
The most popular battery choice for Leicester's semi-detached homes. Stores enough electricity to power a typical household from late afternoon through to the following morning.
GivEnergy 9.5kWh
The premium choice for larger homes, EV owners, and families with high evening consumption. Almost double the capacity ensures maximum self-sufficiency.
How GivEnergy Saves You Money
Without a battery, you export surplus solar electricity to the grid during the day (earning 4–6p per unit via the Smart Export Guarantee) and then buy electricity back from the grid in the evening at 24–30p per unit. A GivEnergy battery stores your surplus solar for evening use, dramatically improving the financial return from your solar panels.
Without battery
35–40%
Typical self-consumption rate
With GivEnergy battery
70–80%
Typical self-consumption rate
Additional saving
£300–£500
Extra annual saving from battery
GivEnergy for Leicester Homes
We have installed GivEnergy battery systems across Leicester and the wider East Midlands — from Victorian terraces in Clarendon Park to modern detached homes in Thorpe Astley. The 5.2kWh unit is our most popular choice for Leicester's dominant semi-detached housing stock, while the 9.5kWh suits the larger detached properties found in Market Harborough, Oadby, and surrounding villages.
GivEnergy works seamlessly with the solar panels we install — AIKO, Canadian Solar, and Trina Solar — and with SolarEdge optimised inverter systems. Whether you're adding a battery to an existing solar system or installing both together, Energy Concerns designs an integrated solution that maximises your savings.
Frequently Asked Questions — GivEnergy Leicester
GivEnergy is a British-designed battery storage system that offers the best balance of performance, reliability, and value in the UK market. The GivEnergy app is widely regarded as the best in the industry — giving you real-time monitoring of solar generation, battery charge, household consumption, and grid export. With a 12-year warranty and competitive pricing, GivEnergy is our most recommended battery for typical Leicester homes.
A GivEnergy 5.2kWh battery system typically costs between £3,000 and £4,500 installed, while the larger 9.5kWh system ranges from £4,500 to £6,000. These prices include the battery unit, hybrid inverter (if needed), installation, commissioning, and MCS certification. VAT on battery storage is 0% until at least March 2027.
Yes. GivEnergy's hybrid inverter can replace your existing inverter and add battery storage to any existing solar panel system. This retrofit installation typically takes one day. If your panels were installed within the last 10 years, the GivEnergy system will integrate seamlessly. Energy Concerns surveys your existing setup and confirms compatibility during your free survey.
GivEnergy offers a 12-year warranty on its battery and inverter systems. Energy Concerns adds a 5-year workmanship guarantee on the installation itself. GivEnergy also offers an industry-leading app with lifetime monitoring access at no additional cost.
The 5.2kWh battery suits most 3-bedroom semi-detached homes with a 3–4kW solar system and average consumption. The 9.5kWh battery is better for larger families, detached homes, properties with EV chargers, or households that want to maximise overnight self-consumption. Energy Concerns models both options during your free survey so you can make an informed decision based on actual data.
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