Battery Ready Solar Systems
Solar Systems
Battery Ready
Battery-ready solar and battery systems in Cairns are something we do at Replenishable Energy. We also demystify the process for you, providing you with plenty of options and advice, so you can make informed choices best for your property, needs and budget. So, what is a battery-ready solar system? Pretty much what its name suggests—it’s a solar system that has been designed and installed in such a fashion that you can add a solar battery to it at some time in the future.
While the explanation is straightforward, the delivery is more complex. Why? The design, installation and products chosen for your solar and battery system from the outset can mean the difference between a cost-effective battery add-on later and a cost-prohibitive process. Will your panels produce enough power for consumption as well as battery storage? Will your inverter deliver the functionality needed? With the federal battery rebate currently available, planning ahead could make adding a battery later much more affordable. Read on for more information or just give us a call on (07) 4031 2251.
Hybrid - No Backup
This system enables you to ‘store’ your excess solar energy in a battery. However, if there’s a power outage, you are unable to access the stored energy.
Hybrid - With Backup
This system also allows you to store excess energy in a battery, providing seamless access to power during an outage by automatically switching to battery power when the grid is unavailable.
Battery Ready
This system uses a hybrid inverter, which can convert the power from DC to AC, from panels and battery. You’d need to specify if you want backup or not.
Consider a Hybrid Inverter now
What does the term ‘hybrid’ refer to, in regard to a battery-ready solar and battery system in Cairns? It means you start with a ‘regular’ grid-connected solar and battery-ready system, configured and installed in such a way that adding a battery is possible in the future. Or if we’re referring to the hybrid inverter, it means you get one inverter that converts for both the battery and the panels.
If you don’t get a hybrid inverter, then you’ll need a separate inverter for the battery later on. If you're considering a battery-ready solar and battery system in Cairns, it’s important to choose panels that maximise power production for space. This not only reduces the number of panels required, but also helps leave enough roof space to add additional panels for the battery, if needed. We’d also suggest a minimum 5kW system, to ensure you’re able to generate enough solar power for daytime use and to charge a future battery. With the federal battery rebate currently available, planning ahead could make your battery upgrade a lot more cost-effective when the time comes.
The Role of the Inverter
As with all solar and battery systems, the inverter is a critical component. The inverter is the equipment responsible for converting the DC power generated from your panels into AC suitable for use. Hybrid inverters, as mentioned above, can perform this function for both the grid and the battery.
Non-hybrid inverters cannot. This means that when you add a battery, you'll also need to install a second inverter. Sometimes, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it depends on when you plan to add the battery to your solar and battery setup. We can talk you through the pros and cons, including how the current federal battery rebate might affect the timing.
Replenishable Energy design, supply and install battery-ready solar and battery systems. Cairns customers include residential, commercial, rural and light industrial. For more information, contact us today on (07) 4031 2251 or enquiries@replenishableenergy.com.au
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