Here at Powerguard, we understand that more and more of you business people and homeowners want to know how to produce your own electricity, whether to power a remote property, reduce dependence on the National Grid, or simply to secure a consistent, uninterrupted power supply.
If you’re tired of grid limitations, unpredictable energy costs, or you just want complete control over your power, you’re in the right place.
At Powerguard, we specialise in Off-Grid power systems – combining solar, battery storage and backup generators – to keep homes running without the restrictions of the grid.
We started doing this 25 years ago and we now have happy customers around the world – all of whom know how to generate their own electricity.
That’s also why we have the expertise to put together this guide – to help you achieve your goal of energy independence and to help you avoid any time-wasting, expensive pitfalls.
Contents
- Why Do You Need to Produce Your Own Electricity?
- Scenario 1: The Rural Self-Builder Who Can’t Get Grid Power
- Scenario 2: The Business that Needs More Power than the Grid Can Provide
- Scenario 3: You Want More Solar Panels – But the Grid Won’t Allow It
- Scenario 4: The Homeowner or Business Tired of Power Cuts
- Solar Power: The Foundation of Energy Independence
- Battery Storage & Backup Generators: Keeping the Lights On After Dark
- Can You Disconnect from the Grid Completely?
- Why Choose Powerguard?
- Take Control of Your Power Supply
Why do you Need to Produce your own Electricity?
There are many reasons you might need to produce your own electricity, whether that means going fully off-grid or supplementing the power you get from the National Grid.
Below, we explore some of the most common scenarios and challenges where generating your own electricity might be the best solution for you. Whether you’re dealing with unreliable power, remote locations or looking to reduce costs, Powerguard’s bespoke power systems provide a reliable, scalable solution to keep you powered up, no matter the challenges.
Let’s take a look…
Scenario 1: The Rural Self-Builder Who Can’t Get Grid Power
Problem: You’ve finally found the perfect plot of land for your dream home. There’s just one issue – there’s no mains electricity and the National Grid needs an eye-watering amount to connect you.
Reality: Many rural self-builders and barn conversions struggle to get grid power at a reasonable cost. Depending on the lie of the land, you may not be able to get grid power at all.
Powerguard’s Solution: A bespoke power system will allow you to produce your own electricity and grant you full energy independence using solar, battery storage and generator backup, designed specifically for your needs.
Unlike standard off-the-shelf solar kits, Powerguard’s systems are built and installed by us to handle high energy demands while ensuring uninterrupted power year-round.
Scenario 2: The Business that Needs More Power than the Grid can Provide
Problem: You’ve expanded your business – a farm, a workshop or a rural wedding venue – but you’ve hit a roadblock. The grid simply can’t supply enough power for your new equipment, lighting or heating.
Reality: This is increasingly common. Many growing businesses can’t expand their energy use, limiting their operations.
Powerguard’s Solution: A bespoke power system that supplements – or replaces – your grid supply with a solar array, battery storage and generator backup. This allows businesses to scale up energy use without relying on the grid, ensuring consistent, uninterrupted power for day-to-day operations.
Scenario 3: You want More Solar Panels – But the Grid Won’t Allow It
Problem: You’ve already invested in solar, but now you want to expand – maybe to power an EV, heat pumps or additional outbuildings. The problem? The grid won’t let you.
Reality: Many solar owners hit a cap on how much energy they can feed into the grid. Your local DNO (Distribution Network Operator) can restrict solar expansion if it believes the infrastructure can’t handle the extra power you will be feeding into the grid.
Powerguard’s Solution: Go beyond grid restrictions and produce your own electricity. A standalone power system lets you install as many solar panels as you need. Excess power can be stored in batteries, ensuring you make the most of the solar energy you produce.
Scenario 4: The Homeowner or Business Tired of Power Cuts
Problem: Your lights flicker, your internet drops and, sometimes, the power goes out entirely. Whether it’s storms, network failures or just bad infrastructure, your grid reliability simply isn’t what you need it to be.
Reality: Power cuts are disruptive and expensive – especially for businesses that need to provide 24/7 services where downtime is not an option.
Powerguard’s Solution: A reliable backup power system helps to ensure you receive predictable, uninterrupted electricity. With solar panels feeding into battery storage, plus a back-up generator that ensures your batteries stay charged and your lights stay on.
Solar Power: The Foundation of Energy Independence
Solar panels remain the most effective way to produce your own electricity at home. And despite what some people think, solar absolutely works in the UK – even on cloudy days.
How it works: Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Even diffuse daylight can generate a significant amount of power.
The challenge: Solar generation varies – long summer days produce surplus energy, while winter days produce less. And, of course, they don’t produce anything at night.
The solution: To make solar work day and night and all-year-round, it needs to be combined with battery storage and a backup power source.
This is where many homeowners run out of juice. Installing solar alone can cut grid reliance, but without a way to store or supplement it, you’ll still be reliant on mains power.
That’s why a Powerguard system – a combination of solar, batteries and a backup generator – gives you true energy independence.
A battery bank stores excess solar energy produced during the day, allowing you to use it when the sun isn’t shining.
Battery Storage & Backup Generators: Keeping the Lights On After Dark
Since solar panels don’t work at night. That’s where battery storage comes in.
Powerguard systems use batteries designed for longevity – we’ve seen properly maintained batteries last 18-20 years. But battery systems alone aren’t always enough to cover extended periods of low solar generation.
If you’re completely disconnected from the grid, you’ll need to combine your battery storage with a reliable backup generator.
This will ensure complete energy security, particularly for properties that need reliable power at all times.
Can You Disconnect from the Grid Completely?
Yes – but deciding if that’s the best option for you depends on your energy usage, property location and the size of your system.
Some homeowners prefer to remain connected to the grid (if they can) as a backup, using it only as a last resort. Others go fully off-grid, relying solely on their own power generation.
Either way, the goal isn’t just about getting off the grid – it’s about ensuring you always have power you need when you need it. That’s why every Powerguard system is built to match your specific needs.
Why Choose Powerguard?
Unlike generic solar kits, Powerguard systems are designed and built from scratch and specifically tailored to your needs. Nothing is off-the-shelf. In fact, we build the shelf first.
Our team both fabricate and install the system – meaning that we take pride in our work. That also ensures that our systems are British-made! Indeed, we design and manufacture everything in-house. Then we install your system ourselves, ensuring you can rely on the expertise of the Powerguard team at every stage.
We offer:
Bespoke solutions: No two systems are the same, because no two customers are the same.
Proven reliability: We have 25 years’ experience and our systems are used by homes and farms and commercial sites like hotels, holiday lets and caravan parks.
Expert support: We guide you through the process, from design to installation and long-term maintenance.
Take Control of Your Power Supply
If you’re considering taking control of your power supply, we’re here to help.
Get in touch with Powerguard, and let’s design the perfect system for you.