Solar + Battery Package

Use your solar at night

In recent years, with the high cost of deep cycle batteries, the bulkiness of the equipment, and the intense knowledge needed to maintain and use the equipment, residential energy storage has in the main, been restricted to battery enthusiasts and off-grid applications. However, a change is here, mainly due to the dramatic decrease in prices, and the introduction of lithium-ion batteries and supplementary knowledge. The progress made in solar energy storage over the last few years confirms that systems are more economic to buy, better looking, more streamlined and much more cost effective.

The recent introduction of several new technology systems such as Tesla Powerwall and sonnenBatterie will become more popular and be introduced into Australian smart homes and solar households.

Lithium-ion battery advantages

Compared to other battery components, lithium-ion batteries have distinct advantages. Lithium-ion batteries have a higher power density giving longer battery life; they are much lighter with a lower discharge rate. They power many types of devices, such as electric cars, mobile phones, computers and power tools, providing a longer life cycle.

Home battery storage systems

With the current up-turn of the residential solar market, and the introduction of new home energy storage solutions to the Australian market, such as the Tesla Powerwall, the sonnenBatterie, which allow the householder to store energy generated during off peak hours, and to use stored battery back-up power when needed, reducing energy costs at times of peak usage. Mains grid electricity consumption can be reduced by up to 90% with the installation of a solar system, plus battery storage.