Solar Batteries 

A solar battery stores the excess energy your panels produce during the day so you can use it later, especially in the evening when usage is highest. It helps you maximise self-consumption, reduce reliance on the grid, and gain more control over your energy.

Most quality lithium-ion batteries last 10–15 years or around 6,000+ cycles, depending on the product. They’ll gradually lose capacity over time, but reputable brands offer strong warranties to ensure long-term performance.

This comes down to battery size and how your backup circuit is designed. A standard system can keep essential loads running comfortably. Larger systems with whole-home backup can run almost everything, including heavy appliances - but they need to be engineered correctly. If this is something that you’re after, we can incorporate that into your system design from the start.

Yes, if the battery and inverter are designed for backup. Not all systems automatically provide power during an outage. We can design anything from a critical-load backup (lights, fridge, Wi-Fi) to whole-home backup, depending on your needs.

In most cases, yes. Whether you have a hybrid inverter or need an AC-coupled solution like the Tesla Powerwall, we can integrate storage into older and newer systems. We’ll check your inverter, switchboard, and solar array to confirm compatibility.

Batteries are largely set-and-forget. They monitor themselves, update automatically, and require minimal maintenance. We recommend a periodic system inspection to ensure everything is operating safely and efficiently, especially as your solar and battery system ages.