Solar Batteries For Home

A growing number of Australian homes are beginning to switch to solar for a renewable, eco-friendly source of energy. Installing a solar panel on your roof and connecting it to a battery allows you to store energy during the day and use them whether at night or during a power outage, which helps reduce your monthly costs and provides you with a reliable battery backup as well. Solar panel battery prices start somewhere around $1,000 depending on the size, model, and additional features.

If included in an entire solar panel setup, you can spend up to $12,000 or even higher including installation costs and materials. While this upfront cost can be overwhelming, you can actually benefit more in the long run with a solar system given that you have all the necessary considerations needed to ensure that going solar is suitable for you. These include the location of your home, peak sun hours that you usually get, climate, and more.

How Many Solar Batteries Are Needed To Power a House?

Solar house batteries cannot be simply installed just because you want to. As all homes have different power requirements, the number of solar power batteries it needs also varies and is subject to certain factors. One would be power usage. This is measured in kilowatt-hours and can be found on your monthly electricity bills. Studies show that an average household uses about 901 kilowatt-hours a month, or about 30 kilowatt-hours a day. If your power consumption falls higher than this, you might need another battery. Basically, it boils down to how much power you need on a typical day. The number of hours or days you will be relying on your solar battery should also be considered-are you going to use your battery bank in the evening only, during power interruptions, or for a couple of days? Lastly, you need to look at battery specifications as well. Solar battery storages are available in several capacities and voltage levels so make sure you have an accurate idea of your typical consumption first so you'd know which one to buy and how many you need.

Which Solar Battery is Best For Homes?

When it comes to solar batteries, the Tesla Powerwall Series will never go unmentioned. This is one of the most popular solar battery storage for households and starts at around $11,000. You can go for a Tesla Powerwall 2 or Tesla Powerwall 3 if you like-all models are backed with long-lasting warranties that last for up to 10 years. The Tesla Powerwall battery can also be AC coupled with a solar inverter and if you choose to pair it with Tesla's very own inverter as well, you get to monitor and control your entire system using a common app interface. Another well-known brand is the German-Australian made Sonnen battery. Backed by LFP chemistry, this is among the best solar batteries for homes since it does not require adding an extra inverter and is compatible with smart homes too. 

At Outbax, we also have a range of lithium batteries that would make great solar batteries either for backup or outdoor use. Our LiFePO4 batteries are compatible with solar charging, plus we have models that support parallel and series connections too. Check out one of our popular slimline batteries if you need something powerful yet space-savvy, or clear-case lithium batteries for quality that you can see at first glance.

Are Solar Batteries Worth It In Australia?

If you live in an area where power interruptions are common, solar panels and batteries are a great idea to make sure you never run out of power for your essential appliances. Also, your location should be well-suited for a solar panel installation as well, because your entire solar system including your solar power battery won't do much if your panels do not generate that much energy in the first place. 

Solar rebates also make solar batteries much more of an investment. In Australia, there are several active battery programs available in each state. For instance, Victoria solar battery rebates are available at their current value of up to $4,174 until all rebates in 2020-2021 have been allocated. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) also offers rebates of $825 per kilowatt of power capacity, while New South Wales offers an interest-free loan of up to $14,000 for households with an entire solar power system including batteries.

More from Outbax

Have you decided on solar batteries for your home too? If you have, check out your options at Outbax. We have both lithium solar batteries and various solar panel types here including fixed solar panels and even solar panel kits. Need a solar panel accessory for installation? We got them too! We offer tons of portable power sources mostly for campers but for homeowners as well, and all our products retail for an affordable price. They're high-quality too, so don't worry! You can even browse through our reviews online. Aside from batteries and solar panels, Outbax has inverter generators and power stations too-it's definitely a go-to shop when you need to power up!