If you’re installing Solar Panels and you are considering adding a Solar Battery Storage System, then you need to consider your consumption profile. If you’re not home during the day, installing solar battery storage systems will be a good option for you. With the cost of solar batteries going down, it is now possible for Households to get a $0 electricity bill. You just need to select the right sized options of Solar Panels with Solar Batteries for sale. If you are home during the day, your Solar Panels are generating power when you’re using Electricity. In this case, consider oversizing your Solar Panels so you have Electricity to store during the day so you can use them at night. You may not get to $0 Electricity but you will save a lot of money. Check out our simple solar battery storage calculator to see if it is worth it.
Solar Run has also reviewed Sonnen, LG Chem and Tesla Powerwall. Do your research and check out product reviews to make sure you’re getting the best of our systems and batteries for sale.
Before you buy one of the various options of solar power batteries for sale, if you are in Victoria, South Australia, Canberra, Perth or Queensland check out if you’re eligible for additional state Government solar battery rebates.
In Victoria, you can get up to a $4,838 solar battery rebate if you have less than a $180,000 p.a. taxable income and if your home is worth less than $3,000,000. Eligible homes must be located in specific postcodes. The rebate covers up to 50% off your battery storage installation but you must have an existing solar system installed.
In South Australia, eligible homes can get up to $600 per kW solar battery rebate up to a total of $6,000 per installation. The South Australia Home Battery Scheme has a target of 40,000 homes to install batteries.
In Canberra, the Next Generation Energy Storage program can give homeowners up to an $825 per kW rebate off batteries. The maximum rebate is for 30kW which is a total solar battery rebate of $24,750.
In Queensland, eligible homes can get up to a $3,000 solar battery rebate with an 0% interest loan up to 10 years.
In Perth and wider Western Australia, eligible properties may be able to receive an upfront discount on the initial purchase of solar power and battery storage systems, as well as receiving payments for excess electricity fed back into the grid under the energy buyback scheme.
Before we compare the Tesla, Sonnen, LG Chem and Alpha ESS battery, you should know there are 2 main types of Solar Power Batteries for sale in Australia. All In One and Hybrid Battery. All In One Solar Battery has an in-built Inverter that controls the Solar Panel and the Battery Cells. Hybrid Batteries are Battery Cells only and require a compatible Hybrid Inverter to work with the Solar Panels.
When does an ‘All In One’ solar battery make sense?
When the visual appeal is important to you, then you want an All In One Solar Battery Storage solution. Alpha ESS, Sonnen and Tesla Powerwall all offer an All In One Solar Battery System. LG Chem Battery is the only one that doesn’t. When installing Solar Panels with Solar Batteries at the same time it will be usually cheaper and visually nicer to install than a Hybrid option.
When does a ‘Hybrid’ solar battery make sense?
This is the most cost-effective solution if you have installed Solar Panels with a Hybrid Inverter. Some Households have done this to be ‘Battery Ready’. Be careful. Make sure the Battery you are installing is compatible with the Hybrid Inverter you have already installed.
There are a lot of solar power batteries for sale on the market, but only a few worth talking about. We compare reasonable prices to pay for Tesla, Sonnen, LG Chem and Alpha ESS solar battery storage systems. Some variables to consider that may impact pricing is the location of solar battery installation, distance from the switchboard to the battery, the complexity of cable runs for installation. The price guide is for Australia only and metro areas like Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Regional installations are just a little bit extra in price.
The solar battery price guide is:
What’s the verdict? The Alpha E-Store Solar Battery has a competitive price with a well-balanced warranty. Buying an Alpha E-Store will give you the best return on investment. In Victoria and South Australia, you can also receive a rebate up to 50% of the purchase price if you met the eligibility criteria. Lastly, be concerned if your Solar Retailer is offering you a Solar Battery Storage system that is not on the list below.
What about the rest of the Solar Batteries for sale? All 4 Manufacturers are good. It’s just some have strong points that stand out. If you are after a premium product and have the money, go get a Sonnen or Tesla Powerwall. For a good balance of panel features and cost go an Alpha ESS Solar Battery. If you are after a Hybrid Battery, go LG Chem, it’s going to be the most cost-effective to install.
| Alpha Smile 5 | Alpha E Store | LG Chem | Sonnen | Tesla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Solar Battery Type | All in One | All in One | Hybrid | All in One | All in One |
| Usable Capacity(Kwh) | 11 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 9.43 | 13.5 |
| Product Warranty Term | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Self Consumption Mode Warranty | 80% of the original output | 80% of the original output | N/A | N/A | Unlimited |
| Energy Throughput Warranty | 29.2mWh (If not self-consumption mode) | 29.2mWh (If not self-consumption mode) | 30mWh | 100mWh | 37.8mWh (If not self-consumption mode) |
| Cycle Warranty | 3,140 (If not self-consumption mode) | 3,140 (If not self-consumption mode) | 3,061 | 10,000 | 2,800 (If not self-consumption mode) |
| Performance Warranty | 80% of the original output in the self-consumption mode | 80% of the original output in the self-consumption mode | 60% of original output | Not stated in Warranty Terms | 70% of original output in the self-consumption mode |
| Expandable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cost-Effective | Cost-Effective | Cost-Effective | Cost-Effective | Premium | Premium |
| Warranty Verdict |  |  |  |  |  |
Solar Battery Storage Calculator is an estimate only. Rates used are industry averages. For savings estimates please contact our Solar Run team for a quote for your home.
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