Solar Battery Installation in Melbourne, VIC
Solar battery installation from Solar Panel Installation Melbourne stores the power your panels generate at midday and supplies it in the evening or during an outage. We size the battery to your night-time use, add it to new or existing solar, lodge the network application and commission the system. Request a free battery assessment and quote, any time, 24/7.
- Free site assessment
- Line-by-line quote
- Network paperwork handled
Is a Battery Worth It for You?
A battery pays off when you export a lot of solar and buy expensive evening power. We read your bills and usage, and we tell you honestly if a battery suits you. Read is a solar battery worth it.
Sizing and Choosing Your Battery
Battery capacity is measured in kWh, and the right size matches your evening and overnight use. We size it from your usage data and your solar output. See home battery sizing.
Adding a Battery to Solar
- Existing solar: we retrofit an AC-coupled battery that works alongside your current inverter. See AC-coupled battery retrofit. If your inverter is a poor match, read about existing solar that is not compatible with a battery.
- New solar: a hybrid inverter runs panels and battery as one system. See hybrid inverter and battery with new solar.
Backup Power in an Outage
We can wire backup circuits so your fridge, lights and key appliances keep running when the grid fails, or design whole-home backup with a larger inverter. See backup power and blackout protection, or read about blackouts and no power during outages.
Battery Placement and Safety
Batteries need correct clearances, ventilation and location, and we install to the relevant Australian Standards. See battery placement and compliance. If you worry about safety, read about battery fire safety.
Battery Discounts
- The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program gives an upfront discount that depends on battery size and installation date. Batteries up to 14 kWh earn the full discount, and larger batteries earn less per extra kWh.
- The installation date sets the discount, not the date you sign, and the discount reduces over time.
- The state solar battery rebate and loan are closed, so we do not quote them.
We check the current rules before we quote. See battery rebates and incentives.
Batteries for Businesses and Farms
Businesses and farms can use a battery to cut peak demand and keep cool rooms, pumps and key loads running. See commercial and farm battery storage.
How Installation Works
- 1
Assess
We review your bills, solar system and switchboard.
- 2
Quote
You receive a battery size, price and expected savings.
- 3
Approve
We lodge the network application.
- 4
Install
Licensed electricians mount the battery, connect it and test it.
- 5
Commission
We set up monitoring and hand over warranties and certificates.
Areas We Serve
Each area has its own network, council and estate rules, so we check yours before we design your system.
- Tarneit
Tarneit has high levels of rooftop solar, and Powercor built a neighbourhood battery here to help homes use and share more of it, so we design your system around the export limit your address is offered.
- Truganina
- Point Cook
- Werribee
- Melton
- Plumpton
- Fraser Rise
- Craigieburn
- Mickleham
- Wollert
- Sunbury
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne South
- Clyde North
- Officer
- Beaconsfield
- Mornington
- Mornington Peninsula
- Geelong
- Armstrong Creek
- Lara
- Torquay
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Shepparton
- Wangaratta
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a battery to solar I already have?
In most cases yes. We check your inverter and system, then retrofit an AC-coupled or hybrid battery.
Will a battery power my whole home in a blackout?
Backup circuits cover key appliances. Whole-home backup needs a larger inverter and battery, and we design it if you need it.
How big a battery do I need?
We size it from your evening and overnight use, then compare it with your solar output.
Other Services
Need panels first? See our solar system installation.
Get Your Free Battery Quote
Tell us about your solar system and power bills, and we will size a battery and quote it clearly.
Request a free battery quote