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A solar battery enables you to keep using your solar power 24 hours a day.

With a solar battery, you can store the electricity that your system generates during the day and use it when the solar panels aren’t collecting energy. This could be at night, or during cloudy days. So rather than drawing energy from the electricity grid, and still paying for that electricity use, a solar batter empowers allows you to store and then use your own energy.

It’s a smart way to maximise the use and value of your solar system—and an investment in your future.

Government incentive

Save up to 30% on a solar battery with the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a new federal initiative proposed by the Australian Government, launched on 1 July 2025. This solar battery subsidy offers rebates of approximately $372 per usable kilowatt-hour, which means you could save up to 30% on a home battery system.

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How solar batteries work.

Your solar battery works hand-in-hand with your solar panels and inverter to create an end-to-end solar system.

Solar Panels

Solar panels on your roof capture the sun’s energy and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. This is fed into your inverter, which converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, making it suitable for use in your home or business. Your home electrical system is then powered by the electricity created by your solar panels.

Battery

With a solar battery, any extra electricity that’s not being used by your property is fed into the battery. Then when the sun goes down, or it’s a cloudy day, your property then uses the electricity that’s stored in your battery rather than drawing on power from the external electricity grid.

Grid Supply

Any extra on top of that is exported back to the wider electricity network—and you’ll get paid a feed-in tariff in exchange for your power.

Why a battery is a smart addition to your solar system.

A solar battery means you get to keep and use all your own electricity, paving the way for your true energy independence.

Significantly reduce your power bills

With a solar battery installed, you can use your stored energy during peak times, which means you avoid high electricity rates, cutting your energy bills even further.

Be confident you’ll always have electricity

Storing power in your solar battery means you can use it even when there’s a grid blackout. You’ll be able to keep the lights on and your appliances running.

Optimise the efficiency of your solar system

Rather than exporting any unused electricity you generate back into the grid, you can keep it and use it yourself, making more efficient use of your system.

Reduce your emissions even further

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Gain complete energy independence

By combining a battery with your solar system, you’re able to use your own power any time you need it––It is possible to eliminate the need for grid power.

Get Amber for Batteries.

Amber is helping Australians with solar systems to make the most of their energy, by tapping in to the wholesale electricity market and passing these prices on to the consumer. That’s you.

For those with solar batteries, Amber provides a solution called SmartShift. which helps to optimise your battery usage, making the most of when you store and use your energy.

Their clever algorithm tracks the electricity price market, automatically charging and discharging your battery into the grid. It stores energy when prices are low, and uses it when prices are high, allowing you to make more efficient use of your power and earn more for your excess power when electricity rates are up.

And in even better news, South Australian customers are now entitled to a cash rebate for optimising their batteries through SmartShift.

Get in touch with us to learn more about how Amber is helping you make the most of your solar power.

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Solar battery brands we trust thoroughly.

Your solar battery is a critical component of your system, so it’s important that you choose one that suits your needs. At TTEC, we trust these brands to provide solar solutions for our customers’ unique needs, helping to power the clean energy revolution.

Sungrow

Offering high performance and reliability Sungrow batteries help you make the most of your energy storage. Made with high quality lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology, they’re extremely durable, and designed to last long into the future. Their sleek, compact design fits neatly in your home or business, with intelligent energy management that helps you optimise your energy storage and use.

Sigenergy

Sigenergy pair their high-quality solar panels with batteries that support a safe and efficient system. Built-in protection ensures reliable operation and prevents overcharging or overheating, and fast charging and discharging enables more efficient energy use. The modular design is fantastic for properties with changing needs, enabling you to expand your energy storage capacity as your system grows.

Tesla

Known for its innovation, and their Powerwall technology, Tesla is leading the way. Tesla provides reliable and efficient energy storage that integrates seamlessly with your solar system. Their Powerwall batteries feature advanced technology that delivers exceptional performance and longevity, and real-time monitoring and control are delivered through the Tesla app. Their compact design makes the most of small spaces, with scalability that can meet your energy needs now and for the future.

FAQ

What does a solar battery do?

Your solar battery connects to your inverter and stores any excess energy that your solar system generates during the day, feeding it back into your system later when your panels aren’t producing electricity. This could be during a cloudy day, during a blackout, or overnight. A battery gives you more control over your energy use.

How much backup power can a solar battery provide?

This depends on the size of your battery and your property’s energy needs. Depending on the usage, many batteries are capable of powering essential appliances like lights, the fridge, and Wi-Fi for several hours, or even throughout the night. We can advise on the right sized battery for your system, to help you get the most our of your solar electricity.

Can I add a battery later if I don’t install one now?

Absolutely. It’s not something you have to do right away, and depending on your property’s needs, you may not even need one. Adding a battery is a reasonably straightforward, too. All we do is install the solar battery near your inverter and then connect the two.

How long do solar batteries last?

A good, high-quality solar battery will last between 10 and 15 years, depending on your usage. Most battery companies provide a 10-year warranty, or a set number of charge cycles.

Will a solar battery save me money?

That’s the aim, yes. Installing a solar battery allows you to store the electricity you generate then use that stored electricity later, rather than drawing from the grid—particularly during peak times. This allows you to reduce your electricity bills, and ensure a more stable supply of power.

How do I maintain my battery system?

We recommend that you monitor your battery’s charge/discharge cycles using the system’s app. This way you can make sure it’s working the way it should. Avoid fully discharging it too often to preserve its health, and ensure it stays in a well-ventilated and dry location.

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Use your own electricity, even once the suns sets with a solar battery.

A solar battery enables you to keep using your solar power 24 hours a day.

Save up to 30% on a solar battery with the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

How solar batteries work.

Why a battery is a smart addition to your solar system.

Get Amber for Batteries.

Solar battery brands we trust thoroughly.

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