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# Are You Joining the Database for Home Solar?

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Many homeowners throughout Queensland are now [installing storage batteries](/solar-batteries/) as an addition to their solar PV panels, allowing them to store excess energy produced, to use when demand is high. Queensland households, who already have battery storage at home, are invited to sign up to the initial battery storage database, announced recently by Dr Anthony Lynham, The Energy Minister for Queensland. By doing so, they can receive a $50 incentive.

## Why a database?
Ergon Energy and Energex need details of the location of storage batteries on hand in the event of an emergency. Having that data also lets them examine the power network’s resilience to price spikes and demand during peak periods. At the time of the 2018 announcement, around 500 storage batteries were registered with these energy suppliers, though many more were believed to be installed on residential properties. As a legal requirement, homeowners with a battery storage system should advise Ergon energy and Energex if they are hooking anything up, for example a battery system, to the distribution network. Customers adding their details to this centralised register cam receive a one-off incentive of $50.

## Details you need to submit to claim your $50
- Personal details
- NMI – National metering Identifier (from your energy bill)
- Details of the battery storage system – type and model number
- CX Network connection number – your installer should be able to provide this detail
- Your bank account details

## Storage Battery options
Here at [Halcol Energy](https://halcolenergy.com.au), we have several options to maximise the surplus energy produced by your solar PV panels. We offer intelligent storage possibilities that allow stored energy produced during daytime hours, to be at your disposal during peak hours. [SonnenBatterie](https://halcolenergy.com.au/sonnen-solar-batteries/) and Tesla Powerwall 2 take control of your renewable energy and provide efficient options for your home.

Register on the database. Don’t miss out on this $50 incentive!


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