Home Battery Expansions & Zappi EV Charger Installation in Etchingham, Sussex
A homeowner in Etchingham, East Sussex, was experiencing regular power cuts. This was an important consideration when choosing to expand their home energy system.
In short, they wanted to build a more resilient home energy system.
The project included the installation of:
- A Tesla Powerwall 3
- A DC Expansion
- A Tesla Gateway
- A Zappi EV charger
Ultimately, it give the property increased battery storage, EV charging and backup capability.
The Powerwall system can store energy for use when it is needed and, with the Gateway installed, can provide power to the home during a grid outage.
Designed around the property
As with every installation, the project began with an in-person assessment of the property.
The homeowner appreciated this approach, particularly as it meant the system could be properly assessed before an accurate quotation was provided.
Rather than relying on a remote estimate, our team was able to consider the property and its requirements in person before recommending the most suitable solution.
The completed installation included:
- Tesla Powerwall 3
- Tesla DC Expansion
- Tesla Gateway
- Zappi EV charger
The additional battery capacity provides the homeowner with more stored energy to draw on when required, while the Zappi provides convenient home charging for their electric vehicle.
Backup when the grid goes down
The property’s regular power cuts made backup power an especially useful part of the installation.
The Tesla Gateway enables the Powerwall system to supply energy to the home when the mains supply is interrupted, providing greater continuity of power during an outage.
The homeowner specifically highlighted this benefit in their review:
“We’ve been lucky having batteries already to not only lessen our electric consumption but to help us through the power cuts we have regularly!”
For this property, battery storage therefore provides benefits beyond everyday energy management, helping the homeowner feel more prepared when the grid supply is disrupted.
Supporting a local business
The homeowner was also keen to work with a company close to home, choosing The Little Green Energy Company because they wanted to support a local business.
“We cannot recommend this company enough. They were close to us and we really wanted to support a local business.”
They also praised the process of having the property assessed before receiving a quotation:
“They do come out and assess the home and give an accurate quote which not all other companies do!”
A job well done
The installation team received equally positive feedback, with the homeowner describing the fitters as “superb” and saying they “did a brilliant job.”
They were so pleased with the overall experience that they added:
“We will continue recommending them to our friends and family!”
A complete solution for this Etchingham home
This installation brought together battery storage, backup power and EV charging in one carefully assessed system.
For a homeowner dealing with regular power cuts, the Powerwall 3 and Gateway provide an added layer of resilience, while the additional battery capacity and Zappi offer practical benefits for everyday energy use.
Combined with a local, in-person approach to system design and installation, the result is a solution tailored to the property and the homeowner’s needs.
