- Date:
- 15 Dec 2021
Battery technology has developed rapidly in the last few years. Solar households connected to the grid now have more options to store their own renewable energy. They can use that electricity at a later time to reduce their bills, charge their battery at times of the day when grid electricity is cheaper, or install a system designed to provide backup during a power outage.
Solar PV with batteries doesn’t suit all households just yet, but it might be a perfect combination for you, and could set you up for significant savings on energy bills for many years to come.
Once a battery system is installed, households may want to consider joining an Aggregation program or a Virtual Power Plant trial (VPP), where a large number of rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems are linked, using smart technology to meet local demand for grid electricity.
What to consider before buying a solar battery system:
Section 1: Why install a solar battery system at home?
With the rising cost of electricity, many Victorian households are adding a battery to supplement their solar PV system. Consider whether a battery system is right for you now, or down the track.
Section 2: What incentives are available to Victorians for solar battery systems?
Adding a battery to an existing solar PV system is a significant investment, and for some households the outlay might be more than what you save on energy bills over the life of the battery.
Section 3: Solar battery systems explained
Find out how a solar battery works with your solar PV system to store energy for household use.
Section 4: Solar battery systems and components
The installation of solar battery systems has become simpler with the development of lithium-ion battery chemistry and streamlined, modular storage systems.
Section 5: Working out the costs and benefits of a solar battery system
A battery system can help some solar households cut their energy bills even further, if the estimated savings on electricity bills are higher than the upfront cost of the system.
Section 6: Planning your solar battery system
It is important to understand the impact that system size and price can have on payback time.
Section 7: Finding the right retailer and steps to installation
A good retailer can help you plan a battery, or solar and battery system to slash your energy bills.
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