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Advances in solar capacity and capability are constantly growing, and they can come from unexpected sources. A great example is Electric Vehicles (EV) and the impact their design and popularity have had on battery storage systems.
What does that have to do with Solahart Wollongong and solar power to the Illawarra region? Home battery technology provides homes and businesses with 24/7 access to their solar power, that’s something we are definitely on board with.
One of the traditional drawbacks of solar energy is that it needs to be used instantly. While excess solar power can easily be sold back to the grid, it’s not at the same rate that you are paying for your evening household electricity.
Solar battery storage allows you to store excess solar energy instead of selling it back to the grid. This is the perfect solution for times when solar energy is limited due to storms, cloud cover, mist or rain, as well as in the evening and overnight when solar is not available.
This has a significant impact on your energy bills as you will no longer be dependent on peak rate electricity. Energy companies charge higher rates (as much as 32%) for afternoon and evening electricity use, typically between 5 pm – 9 pm.
If you don’t have solar, or not enough to fully charge your battery, you can opt to charge up during off-peak rates, and use stored energy during peak times.
Battery storage is now reliable, affordable and maintenance-free with slim and sleek battery packs that can be neatly mounted to a wall to significantly reduce your grid energy costs, or even get you off the grid entirely.
Take advantage of our free in-home solar assessment. Our in-home solar assessments ensure you receive an accurate quote on a battery system that meets your needs. We pride ourselves on accurate quotes without any hidden extras.
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Batteries allow you to store your excess solar energy and use it when you need instead of sending it to the grid. At night time, when your solar PV system is not producing power, you can use battery power to run your home, and in the event of a power outage, some batteries can provide you with back-up power.
At Solahart Wollongong, we install and recommend only the highest quality battery storage systems from SolarEdge, Tesla and GoodWe for the most efficient energy storage.
Excess solar energy produced during the day is sold back to the retailer for a fraction of what home owners pay. Now energy storage systems will enable home owners to store their excess energy and use it at peak times, like late afternoon. This increases self consumption of solar energy and improves the return from a solar power system.
Energy storage systems can be configured to provide backup power in the event of an outage. Home owners can choose to run their whole house, or configure essential circuits – like lights, fridges, security, fire alarms, internet or medical equipment. This is perfect for people in remote or unreliable power areas or for those who can’t risk losing power.
Almost all energy providers offer time of use tariffs. These tariffs charge a premium for energy during peak times, like the middle of the day in summer, while offering lower rates during non peak times. Energy storage systems enable homes to purchase and store energy at non peak times and use it at peak times, reducing their energy costs.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about battery storage. If you have a question that is not answered below or would like further information, please get in touch with us today. We’re more than happy to provide helpful information about all things solar.
Excess energy harvested from your solar panels can be sent back to the grid, but this is at a low tariff because it’s the same time that other solar excess is entering from neighbours as well as low energy demands in general.
When you are switching on grid power in the evening, you are paying peak energy rates that will outstrip your grid credit.
Home battery storage, like the SolarEdge Energy Bank, gives you the ability to extend how far your solar energy takes you to maximise your solar value and minimise your energy bills.
You can use the excess energy from your solar to charge your battery and power your home:
● In the afternoon, evening and night
● During blackouts
● When sunlight is limited due to poor weather
● During peak energy torrid time periods
This gives you round-the-clock access to solar for your Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Helensburgh home that would otherwise be limited to strong sunlight hours.
Solar battery storage solutions work in a number of ways to reduce your reliance on peak grid electricity and give you better returns on your solar energy
● Collect excess energy from your solar panels and store it for later use
● Give you access to energy when the solar is not able to supply enough power
● Collect off-peak energy from the grid for storage
● Use off-peak energy during peak-rate times
● Provide backup power from the battery in the event of a blackout
● Record your energy consumption rates and usage patterns for analysis, feedback and programming recommendations
Different types of batteries will function a little differently, depending on the brand and style.
Most are Lithium-ion batteries, charging on a Direct Current (DC) to provide anywhere between 9.7kWh and 29.1kW of usable energy.
While you can choose to convert stored solar energy when solar is low, you can also store and keep energy for emergencies, such as during blackouts.
Solahart experts can give you advice on the best battery choice for your needs and explain the direct benefits and use for your home.
Solahart Wollongong gives you a wide range of battery choices. We provide a large range of units and brands to suit different needs as well as affordable options that tackle excess solar power a little differently with our Solahart PowerStore.
● The SolarEdge Energy Bank – modular batteries that are perfect for matching your output needs
● The Tesla Powerwall2 – the latest in Tesla technology that runs maintenance-free
● GoodWe Lynx – another modular, scalable battery choice with a strong focus on family safety
● Solahart PowerStore – An Australian first solar-electric hot water system that stores excess solar energy and heats your hot water as needed.
You can save money and buy solar battery storage as part of your initial solar package and installation. This will give you 24-hour access to solar energy right from the start, or, you can choose to add a battery to your established solar solution at any time.
Our qualified, friendly team members will provide a battery capacity estimate that is specific to your energy input and output needs as part of our free in-home assessment.
The storage capacity of batteries vary by model. We are more than happy to explain the differences and help you assist which product would best suit your own circumstances.
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Yes.
Solahart Wollongong can supply you with a Battery Ready PV system which enables a battery to be installed at a later date.
We can discuss this in detail at the in-home solar assessment.
Yes however there may be certain design restrictions based on your current system.
Solahart Wollongong can assess your current solar power system, even if we didn’t install it, and determine the most suitable options for batteries.
For residential installations, we offer a great finance plan which makes the switch to solar easier with flexible payment plans.
We also accept cash, cheque and credit card payments.
For more information on our finance options, click here.
The money you save by installing a solar battery such as Tesla Powerwall depends on your individual energy generation and consumption.
We’re able to calculate that for you. Click here to book an in-home appointment.
The solar batteries installed by Solahart Wollongong are rated for installation indoors or outdoors.
We can help you assess the optimal location in your property.
We make achieving your solar energy goals simple.
Our free in-home solar assessments ensure we can properly assess your energy needs and goals, and recommend the right solar products to suit.
BASTION GREEN PTY LTD (ABN 44 642 354 210), trading as Solahart Illawarra, operates the Solahart dealership in the region covering from Stanwell Tops to Kiama, Jamberoo, and Macquarie Pass. NSW Contractor Licence No. 371534C, Electrician Licence No. 250600C, Plumber Licence No. 374065C.
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Since 1953, we’ve been the trusted name in Australian solar, installing over a million solar hot water systems in over 70 countries, and over 700,000 solar power panels in Australia.
