Store Your Solar.
Power Your Home.
Make the most of your solar energy by storing excess power during the day and using it when you need it most. A home battery can help you reduce your reliance on the grid and take greater control of your energy.
Why Add a Battery to Your Home?
Solar panels produce most of their energy during the day, but many homes use more electricity in the evening. A battery helps bridge that gap by storing energy for later use.
Use More Solar
Store excess solar energy instead of sending unused generation back to the grid.
Reduce Grid Reliance
Use stored energy in the evening and at other times when your solar panels aren't producing.
Energy When You Need It
Keep your stored solar energy available for your household's evening and overnight consumption.
Greater Energy Independence
Take greater control over how and when your household uses the energy your solar system produces.
How a Home Solar Battery Works
Your solar system generates electricity during the day. Your home uses what it needs first, while excess energy can be stored in the battery for later.
Solar Panels
Your panels generate electricity from sunlight during the day.
→Your Home
Solar energy is used by your household appliances and electrical loads first.
→Battery Storage
Excess solar energy can be stored in your battery for use later.
→Evening Energy
Stored energy can then help power your home when your solar panels aren't generating.
Your Home's Energy Habits Matter
The right battery depends on how much electricity your household uses, when you use it, your existing solar system and what you want your battery to achieve.
- You have solar panels but still buy electricity from the grid in the evening.
- Your household uses a significant amount of electricity after sunset.
- You want to increase the amount of your solar energy you use yourself.
- You want greater control over your household energy usage.
- You are considering adding a battery to an existing solar system.
What Size Battery Does Your Home Need?
There isn't one battery size that suits every household. We look at your electricity usage, existing solar system and energy goals before recommending a suitable solution.
Smaller Homes
A potential option for households with lower energy consumption looking to store a portion of their daytime solar generation.
Family Homes
A common range for families wanting to make greater use of their solar energy during the evening and overnight.
High Energy Homes
Larger energy users, EV owners and households with higher electricity consumption may benefit from larger storage capacity.
More Than Just Energy Storage
Today's home battery systems can provide intelligent energy management and monitoring to help you understand and control your household energy.
Energy Monitoring
Monitor your solar generation, battery activity and household energy usage through compatible monitoring platforms.
Smart Energy Management
Compatible systems can intelligently manage when energy is stored and when it is supplied to your home.
Solar Charging
Capture excess solar generation and store it for use later instead of relying entirely on grid electricity.
Backup Power Options
Some battery systems can provide backup power during an outage when installed with compatible backup equipment.
Turn Your Solar System Into a Smarter Energy Solution
Solar panels and battery storage work together to help you get more value from the electricity your system produces.
Battery Solutions Designed Around Your Home
Every household is different. Instead of simply recommending the biggest battery available, we look at your energy usage and solar system to help identify a solution that makes sense for your home.
Your Battery Journey
- Tell us about your current solar system
- Review your electricity usage
- Discuss your energy goals
- Determine suitable battery capacity
- Receive a personalised proposal
- Arrange professional installation
Home Solar Battery FAQs
Here are some of the common questions homeowners ask before adding battery storage.
How big a battery do I need?
Battery size depends on your electricity consumption, when you use energy, your existing solar system and what you want the battery to achieve. We can assess your usage and recommend a suitable capacity.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
In many cases, yes. The exact solution depends on your existing inverter, solar system configuration and the battery technology selected.
Can a solar battery power my home at night?
Yes. A battery stores energy for later use, allowing compatible systems to supply your home during periods when your solar panels aren't generating electricity.
Will my battery work during a blackout?
Not every battery automatically provides backup power. Backup operation depends on the battery, inverter and whether suitable backup equipment has been installed. We can discuss backup requirements when designing your system.
How long do home batteries last?
Battery lifespan depends on the battery technology, operating conditions, usage and manufacturer warranty. We can explain the warranty and expected performance of the battery options available for your home.
Can I charge my battery from the grid?
Some battery systems and electricity configurations support grid charging, subject to the equipment, retailer arrangements and applicable settings.
How much money can a battery save me?
Savings vary significantly between households. Your solar generation, electricity consumption, energy tariffs, battery size and how you operate the system all affect the outcome. We recommend assessing your actual electricity usage before estimating savings.
Ready to Store More of Your Solar?
Speak with the Make My Solar team about your home's energy usage and find out whether battery storage could be the right addition to your solar system.
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