Australia’s sunny climate is highly suited to generating and storing solar power, making solar panels and batteries an attractive option for households to generate clean energy and efficiently power their homes.
Solar panels and batteries work together to provide a sustainable and reliable energy source and maximise cost savings from your solar investment.
Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity which can be used to power a home.
Connecting a solar battery means homeowners and renters can store excess (i.e. unused) energy generated by their solar panels in the day for later use – during peak usage times or when solar production is low on a cloudy day. The stored energy can also be used to charge the battery.
Batteries enable households to be more ‘energy independent’ (aka self-sufficient) – using more of the renewable energy their system generates, and significantly reducing the amount (and in turn, cost) of purchased electricity.
With the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program coming into effect from 1 July 2025, there’s never been a better time to invest in solar panels and battery storage.
The rebate program is reducing the cost of a typical installed battery by 30% – equating to around AU$4,000 for a standard battery. According to analysis by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, and Environment, pairing a battery with rooftop solar will see typical households save up to AU$2,300 a year on power bills (compared to AU$1,500 in savings for solar only).
Additional State Government rebates or interest-free loans for battery installation may also be applicable.
Enreal’s attractive offering
Enreal is a great option to consider for solar installation and battery connection, with its no big upfront cost and ‘no surprises’ full-service subscription model of one monthly payment for the life of your agreement and the ability to pay out sooner if you want.
Find out more about battery installation
Enreal can help with any questions about installing a solar battery. Call the Enreal Customer Service team on 1800 844 022 or get started here.