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The History of VARTA Batteries  

VARTA batteries has been in business for 130+ years, leading the way at the heart of German innovation since the end of the 19th century. VARTA is one of the leading names in the global battery industry, and the German firm has been in business since 1887. Here, we take a look at this battery giant and introduce some of the landmark products and achievements of VARTA throughout the years.  

The early years  
VARTA’s history can be traced back to 1887, the...


5 Key Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)  

Installing battery energy storage improves your use of renewable energy, offers a backup power source, means less dependence on the grid, reduces your carbon footprint, and offers long-term cost savings. Find out more about the benefits of BESS in this article. Whether you are looking to streamline your business or are keen to improve the energy efficiency of your home, investing in battery energy storage is potentially a great option for you.  At AceOn, we work at the cutting edge of BESS...


House roof with regenerative energy system - Solar panels

Is Solar Energy Worth it in UK Homes?

Given the continual rise of the cost of living in the UK, you might be looking at ways to reduce your monthly expenditure, particularly when it comes to spending money on energy. Many homeowners look to solar panels to reduce their dependence on the National Grid and to get much of their energy directly from the sun. But is solar energy worth it in UK homes? We take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of turning...


AceOn Explains: Which Batteries Are Used in Electric Vehicles?

You’ve probably noticed that more and more people are turning to electric vehicles each year in the UK. After all, the government is pushing EVs as a long-term solution that will help us reduce our collective dependency on fossil fuels. So, with that in mind, which types of batteries are used in electric vehicles? Let’s take a closer look at the different battery types currently used in cars.Lithium-ion BatteriesThe majority of new electric cars available on the UK market have...


Microgrids and their role in battery energy storage

At AceOn, we’re at the cutting edge of battery energy storage development in the UK. We are constantly impressed by the ways in which other firms and government agencies look to harness renewable energy to ensure a greener future for us all. With that in mind, we want to provide you with a brief introduction to microgrids and the potential role that they can play in battery energy storage when deployed in the UK.

What is a microgrid?

The main role...


BESS: An Innovative Solution to the Climate Crisis

For the global community to successfully mitigate the climate crisis, we need more than one solution, there’s no doubt about it. But at AceOn, we take heart from the fact that a number of governments in different parts of the world now recognise the huge impact that battery energy storage systems (BESS for short) can play in turning the tide. Learn more about how BESS is an innovative solution to the climate crisis and how such systems can transform the...


AceOn Investigates: The Rapid Decline in the Cost of Lithium-ion Batteries

Between 1991 and 2018, the cost of lithium-ion batteries fell by 97%. Why is this the case and what will happen to the cost of lithium-ion batteries in the future? Let’s find out.Right now, governments around the world are looking to lithium-ion batteries to power the future in myriad ways. This is largely due to the fact that lithium-ion batteries have plummeted in price in recent times, accelerating our collective ambitions to turn away from fossil fuels. Here, we take...


How Does Battery Storage Work? The Basics

Keen to learn more about battery energy storage? This explainer article introduces the basics behind battery energy storage systems (BESS), breaking down how they work in practice when installed residentially or industrially.Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have the potential to transform the way that people in the UK draw and store energy. But how do these systems work and what are their benefits? Read on to learn the basics of battery energy storage systems.

What is battery storage?

Battery storage is...