How long does home battery installation take?

Connection means electrically linking the battery to your inverter and a dedicated meter cupboard circuit. The inverter manages charge and discharge with your solar setup. The installer sets charge/discharge limits and checks RCD and overcurrent protection are wired correctly.

DC cabling runs between battery and inverter; AC cabling to the cupboard on a dedicated circuit. You do not need technical knowledge — but know some circuits may be off briefly during connection. Avoid laundry or oven use at that moment.

After physical connection comes software setup: inverter–battery pairing, optional energy management and P1 reading if your smart meter supports it. That happens on installation day, not weeks later.

Many homes with smart meters have a P1 port. Depending on inverter and battery, your system can better align consumption and export. The installer checks whether the port is active. No P1? The battery often still works; some control features are just limited. Discuss at handover.

Yes. Someone aged 18 or over must be present for access, questions and handover. You do not need to sit in the same room all day, but must be reachable if the installer needs input — e.g. which circuit the oven uses or where the inverter is. Avoid other appointments on installation day. Unexpected cupboard issues can add 1–2 hours.