What is Solar Battery Storage?
A home solar battery storage system works by storing excess electricity produced by the solar panel system and then using that stored energy either at night or to power essential appliances during a grid power outage. The higher your solar battery’s capacity, the more electricity it can store.
To use your solar power system and batteries in the most efficient and cost-effective way, we recommend using the appliances that require larger amounts of energy (e.g. dishwasher, clothes dryer, washing machine and air conditioner) during the day when your solar system is producing higher amounts of energy. This is the most economical way to use both your solar panels and batteries as the systems are designed to use renewable energy first before talking power from the solar battery.
Please note that an internet connection is essential to monitor your solar battery storage system levels and performance.
Off-Grid Battery Storage Systems
Much like on-grid batteries, off-grid solar batteries are charged with the excess electricity produced by your solar power system. However, off-grid systems supply power to properties that are either not connected to or have chosen to disconnect from the public electricity grid.
Once the solar batteries are full, the inverter will stop the solar system from supplying the batteries. The battery will send power to household appliances when the solar system isn’t producing enough electricity, for example during the night. When the battery is depleted, you can turn on the fuel generator and when this is running it supplies power to the house, allowing the battery to once again recharge.
On-Grid Battery Storage Systems
An on-grid solar battery storage system allows you to store the excess electricity made by your solar system but also draws from the electricity grid when there are days your solar panels aren’t producing enough electricity. When your batteries are at capacity, you can send electricity back to the grid. When the batteries are depleted again you can draw it back.
Solar Battery Storage Systems are now more affordable with our available finance options!
Our Preferred Brands
Red Earth Energy Storage
On and Off-Grid Options
- High Quality - Fully engineered, factory assembled and tested in Brisbane
- Local factory support provided - RedEarth’s factory is in Brisbane – visitors welcome!
- Qualifies for current government grants and loans
- Easy installation - All-in-one system - pre-wired connection for PV panels and the backup generator.
- Remote monitoring - With mobile phone coverage, the system can be monitored on your mobile device.
- RedEarth’s systems are backed by a 10-year repair/ replacement warranty with monitoring.
Gecko
Versatile Power Hub:
The Gecko seamlessly integrates grid, generator, and load ports achieving a truly unique level of flexibility
Smart Load Management:
In grid connected applications, the generator port can be easily converted to a smart load port, providing intelligent load management, and ensuring your solar and battery is consumed as efficiently as possible.
Multiple Power Options:
Gecko is available in 5kW, 8kW (single phase) and 12kW (three phase) power output options to suit the needs of your home.
Private Power Plant Ready:
The Gecko keeps your power in your hands with native support for RedEarth’s Private Power Plant.
BushChook
Versatile Power Hub:
The BushChook seamlessly integrates grid, generator, and load ports achieving a truly unique level of flexibility.
Dynamic AC-Coupled Solution:
The BushChook partners effortlessly with micro-inverters and standard string PV inverters. Its micro-grid functionality allows you to power on through a blackout and provides frequency control functionality in a grid failure.
Reliable Backup with Generator Support:
No grid, no worries – in the face of grid outages, the BushChook can power up your backup generator to power loads and charge the battery.
Smart Load Management:
No generator or AC-coupled solar? The generator port can be easily converted to a smart load port, providing intelligent load management, and ensuring your solar and battery is consumed as efficiently as possible.
Private Power Plant Ready:
The BushChook keeps your power in your hands with native support for RedEarth’s Private Power Plant.
Redback Technologies
Redback Technologies
Smart Hybrid & Smart Hybrid 3 Phase
- 9.6kWh, 14.2kWh, 19.2kWh or 28.4kWh Battery Storage Capacity
- Backup Supple in a Power Outage
- Streamlined All-In-One Design
- Indoor or Outdoor Installation
- Easy Monitoring App and portal
- Australian-supported 10 year warranty
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