Solar Battery Systems Townsville

Sigenergy is the battery we install most, as part of a SigenStor system that grows one module at a time. We also install Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow and SolaX, and BYD when adding to some existing systems. We recommend one to suit your home, switchboard and how you want to use stored power.

We size it from your Ergon bills or smart meter data: how much power you use in the evening and overnight, and how much spare solar you send to the grid in the day. Your roof and switchboard set the limits. We confirm the size in your written quote.

Only if it is designed for backup. The circuits included, inverter output and charge available determine what can run and for how long. See what will run during a blackout above.

Yes. Ergon must approve the battery before we connect it, even if it won’t export. On a single-phase home, the hybrid inverter counts toward Ergon’s 10 kVA limit. If you’re on the 44c Solar Bonus Scheme, a battery can end it, so tell us before we design. Read more about solar and batteries on Ergon in Townsville.

Send us a recent power bill, a photo of your switchboard and, if you have solar, a photo of your inverter label. We’ll recommend a battery and send a written quote. Contact our Townsville team or call 07 4401 5122.

It depends on your home. The main factors are the battery brand and size, your switchboard, blackout backup, Ergon approval and your roof type. The federal battery rebate takes around 30% off an eligible battery. For a quote based on your bills and roof, call 07 4401 5122 or request a quote online.

It depends on how much power you use at night, not just your panels. Couples and smaller homes usually need about 8 to 10 kWh. Families running air con most evenings usually need about 13 to 18 kWh. Big homes with a pool, ducted air con or an EV usually need 25 kWh or more. Exact sizes depend on the brand, so we confirm the size from your bills.

Yes. It steps down on 1 January 2027, then again every six months. The rebate is set by your install date, not the date you sign. The first 14 kWh of usable capacity gets the full rebate, 14 to 28 kWh gets 60% of the rate, and 28 to 50 kWh gets 15%.

Most home batteries we install carry a 10-year manufacturer warranty, often limited by years or total energy delivered, whichever comes first. Most promise around 60 to 80% of the original capacity at the end. Heat shortens battery life, so in Townsville we install batteries out of direct sun wherever the site allows.

Yes, if the model is rated for it. Sigenergy and SolaX batteries are IP66 rated, and Tesla Powerwall 3 is rated for indoor and outdoor use. We still choose a spot out of the afternoon sun, because heat shortens battery life.

Yes. With a new solar and battery install we can fit a generator input socket. We can supply and install a compatible generator (or help you choose the right one) and set it to auto-start and charge the batteries (for example on cloudy days). A generator can also be sole backup with no batteries, using an input socket and changeover switch. We also sort generator wiring issues on systems we install, including Tesla Powerwall.