How Lee Cut His Energy Bills by £200 a Month With a givenergy Battery and Solar Setup

Location: Port Talbot
Installer: EDC Renewables (Neath)
Property Type: Detached
Savings: £200 per month
System Installed: 5.2kw Inverter + 9.5kwh Battery + Solar Panels

Testimonial

“My bills dropped from over £250 to £50–£60 and I’m running an electric car too.”

Powering Lee’s Retirement

When Lee started looking into home battery storage, he’d reached a point where rising energy bills were becoming a real concern, especially as he approached retirement. With yearly costs sitting around £3,500, he wanted a way to bring those bills down and keep them more predictable. He had also recently bought an EV and wanted a smarter, cheaper way to charge at home.

Cutting Bills by £200

In August 2023, Lee had a full GivEnergy system installed, including a 5.2kW inverter, 9.5kWh battery, and a set of solar panels fitted by EDC Renewables of Neath.

The difference has been huge. His monthly direct debit has dropped from £250+ to just £50–£60 and that still includes running a gas boiler for heating and hot water. With the ability to charge his car overnight at low rates and top up the battery at the same time, Lee now has far more control over his energy use and costs.

He told us he enjoys knowing that his home is running on cleaner, greener energy and that he’s doing his bit to help balance the national grid too.

Lee’s Tips For Others

“Lower bills, less reliance on the gris and contributing to a greener future has been brilliant. It’s been a really easy and worthwhile exercise.”
Lee values the lower bills, reduced reliance on the grid, and the feeling of becoming more self-sufficient. He also shared one small tip for anyone getting started:
“If I could change anything, I’d hard-wire the internet connection instead of using Wi-Fi and I’m already thinking about adding more storage.”
His experience shows just how much of a difference the right solar and battery setup can make, especially for homeowners looking for long-term savings and greater energy independence.

Trusted by Installers. Loved by Homeowners.

Hear from our satisfied customers about their experiences with GivEnergy.

See All Case Studies

See how much you could save

Wondering how much a GivEnergy system could lower your bills? After seeing Lee’s £200 saving! Use our quick and easy Savings Calculator to estimate your annual savings based on your home’s energy use.

See What You Can Save