Solar + Battery
Solar and battery quotes
Installing solar and a battery together lets installers size both to suit each other — and can mean a single inverter and one installation visit.
Why design them together?
Matched sizing
The solar array can be sized to run your home and charge the battery.
One inverter
A hybrid inverter can manage both, rather than adding equipment later.
One installation
One visit, one set of approvals, one installer responsible for the whole system.
How it works
Step 1: Tell us about your property
Answer a few simple questions about what you're interested in, your property and your electricity use.
Step 2: We match your requirements
Energy Quotes reviews your request and matches it to participating installers who service your location and offer what you need.
Step 3: Compare your options
Up to 3 suitable participating Australian installers contact you. Compare what they recommend — there's no obligation.
What to compare
- The exact panel, inverter and battery brands and models
- System size (kW for solar, kWh of usable capacity for batteries)
- Product and workmanship warranties — and who honours them
- What's included: switchboard work, monitoring, metering changes, removal of old equipment
- Any rebates or incentives already deducted, and how they were calculated
- Installation timeframe and who does the installation
- The installer's accreditation and licence details
Frequently asked questions
Do I need solar to get a battery?
Most home batteries are paired with solar so they can store daytime solar energy for use at night. Some batteries can also charge from the grid. Installers can explain what suits your situation.
Will a battery keep my power on during a blackout?
Only if the system is designed and installed for backup. Not every battery setup provides backup power, so ask each installer specifically what will and won't run during an outage.
What size solar system do I need?
It depends on how much electricity you use, when you use it, your roof space and orientation, and whether you plan to add a battery or an EV. Installers size the system after looking at your bills and roof — which is why comparing a few quotes helps.