Lithium-ion LFP
- Mature, widely used technology
- Higher energy density: smaller and lighter per kWh
- Long cycle life
Pionic / Energy storage
Keep the
power you make.
Sodium-ion and lithium-ion energy storage for homes and businesses — supplied by Pionic. Installation by your accredited installer; Pionic in-house installation coming soon.
Who is it for?
Watch: UPS vs Energy Storage explained
A one-minute guide to what each system does, and which one you need.
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UPS — Uninterruptible Power Supply
A UPS sits between the mains and your equipment. Its battery takes over instantly in a power cut, providing short-term backup so you can save work, shut down safely or start a generator. Examples include servers, tills, telecoms, medical and security equipment.
Energy storage
A battery energy storage system stores solar energy or cheaper off-peak electricity for later. It can power a home or business in the evening and at peak-price times, use more of your own solar and support EV charging.
Key differences
A UPS focuses on backup and protection, and is sized by power in kVA. Energy storage charges and discharges for everyday use, and is sized by stored energy in kWh. Many storage systems also offer backup. Specifications vary by product and installation.
Which one?
UPS means protection for critical equipment during a power cut. Energy storage means storing energy for daily use. Many businesses use both: energy storage for everyday energy and a UPS for critical equipment. Sodium-ion & lithium-ion energy storage, supplied to UK homes & businesses. For homes, businesses and trade partners. Talk to the Pionic team.
Chemistry guideTwo chemistries.
Lithium iron phosphate The newer chemistry
Two chemistries.
Different strengths.
Sodium-ion
- Contains no lithium, cobalt or nickel
- Strong low-temperature performance
- Can be stored and transported at very low charge for safety
- Lower energy density: larger and heavier per kWh
- Newer technology with a shorter track record
General guide; actual performance depends on the specific product.
Sizing tool
Find a starting capacity
Indicative only. No promises on performance or savings.
Enter your usage
Use the figure on your bill or smart meter app. We will show a transparent range and how we got there.
Backup during a power cut is system dependent and needs a suitably qualified installation.
The range
Storage systems
Prices shown to approved trade accounts ex VAT. Otherwise, price on request.
How buying works
Four steps. No surprises.
- 01
Enquire
Tell us about the property, its usage and any solar or EV plans.
- 02
Recommend
We talk through suitable sodium-ion or LFP options with you.
- 03
Quote
You receive a written supply quote. No automatic order or payment.
- 04
Delivery
Delivery to you or your installer. Your accredited installer fits and commissions the system.
Battery installation must be carried out by a qualified, accredited electrician. Grid connection notification (G98/G99) and export payments (Smart Export Guarantee requires an MCS-certified installation) are handled by your installer.
FAQ
Not yet. Pionic supplies the system; installation is by your qualified, accredited installer. Pionic in-house installation is coming soon.
Battery installation must be carried out by a qualified, accredited electrician. Grid connection notification (G98/G99) and export payments (Smart Export Guarantee requires an MCS-certified installation) are handled by your installer.
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Supply quotes for homes and businesses. Installation by your accredited installer.