Solar battery installation for Canberra homes
Store more of your solar, reduce reliance on the grid, and keep essential circuits running during outages with battery systems installed by our in-house Canberra electricians.
What a solar battery does?
A home battery stores excess solar energy generated during the day so it can be used later, when your household needs it most.
Instead of sending unused energy back to the grid, a battery allows you to use more of what you generate yourself. Depending on the system design, it can also provide limited backup power during outages.
A battery can help you:
- Use more of your own solar energy
- Reduce reliance on grid power during peak times
- Limit exporting solar at low feed-in tariffs
- Keep selected circuits running during blackouts
- Prepare your home for EV charging and future tariff changes
Not every home benefits in the same way, which is why assessment matters.
Is a battery right for your home?
A battery may be worth considering if:
- You already have
rooftop solar installed
- Your household uses more electricity in the evening or overnight
- You want some level of backup power during outages
- You’re planning future upgrades, such as an EV or
heat pump systems
- You want greater flexibility around energy use as tariffs change
If a battery doesn’t make sense financially or practically for your situation, we’ll tell you, and explain what might make it worthwhile later.
Batteries we recommend
We only install battery systems we would be comfortable using in our own homes. That means they are:
Proven performance in Australian conditions
Solid manufacturer warranties and support
Local backup for service and parts
Full compliance with current Australian standards
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
In many cases, Canberra homeowners may be eligible for around 30% off the upfront cost of a battery through the Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This can sometimes be combined with applicable ACT schemes.
Eligibility depends on your system, property, and timing. We’ll explain what’s available, what applies to your home, and handle the required paperwork if you proceed.
What batteries don’t do (and why that matters)
Batteries are often misunderstood. A battery:
- Won’t eliminate your electricity bill entirely
- Doesn’t provide whole-home backup unless specifically designed that way
- Still depends on correct system sizing and usage patterns
Understanding these limits upfront helps ensure expectations match reality, and that the system you install actually suits your household.
Planning adding a home battery?
We’ll review your existing system, explain your battery options clearly, and help you decide whether a battery makes sense for your home.
