Solar generation + battery storage
Generate electricity during the day. Store surplus solar. Use more of your own energy when you need it.
Australian Design Solar designs and installs solar and battery solutions for homes and businesses. Whether you are planning a complete new system or adding storage to existing solar, we help you compare equipment and configurations around your property, electricity use and budget.
Start with a tailored quote that considers solar capacity, usable battery storage, inverter compatibility and any backup requirements together.
How solar and storage work together
A solar system with battery storage combines rooftop panels, compatible inverter equipment and a rechargeable battery. Solar generation can supply daytime electricity demand, while surplus energy can charge the battery for later use.
When generation falls, stored electricity can help supply your property, subject to the battery’s charge level and output limits. Grid-connected systems can still draw electricity from the grid when required.
The right design considers both when energy is generated and when you use it. A recent electricity bill, consumption data and details of existing solar are useful starting points.
What do you want your system to achieve?
Stored daytime generation can help supply evening electricity demand. Discuss the appliances you use after work and the amount of energy your household typically needs overnight.
Using more of your own solar electricity can reduce purchases from your retailer. The financial outcome depends on your tariffs, solar production, consumption and the cost of the system.
If keeping selected appliances running during outages matters to you, ask for backup to be specified in the proposal. Capability varies by equipment, circuit configuration and available battery charge.
New installation or existing solar?
Planning solar and storage together allows the panel capacity, inverter, battery and electrical work to be considered as one project. Tell us about daytime demand, evening use and any future plans that may increase consumption.
Existing systems need a compatibility assessment before equipment is recommended. The inverter model, age of the installation and electrical configuration help determine what changes may be needed.
Compare solar generation options
A solar system’s rated panel capacity is measured in kilowatts (kW). It does not determine the battery size by itself. We consider your roof, electricity demand and storage goals when discussing a configuration.
| Solar option | Planning considerations | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6kW solar | Assess roof suitability and the surplus generation available after daytime household use. | 6.6kW systems |
| 10kW solar | Discuss higher electricity demand, available roof area and future household changes. | 10kW systems |
| 13kW solar | Compare generation needs for higher-use homes and suitable storage configurations. | 13kW systems |
| 20kW solar | Review substantial consumption, roof capacity, supply configuration and network requirements. | 20kW systems |
| 30kW–50kW solar | Assess business operating hours, interval usage data and the purpose of commercial storage. | 30kW systems · 50kW systems |
These are solar-system options for assessment, not fixed battery pairings. Equipment selection and network conditions determine the final configuration.
Battery capacity explained
Battery energy storage is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Compare the usable capacity specified for the exact model and configuration. Output power, measured in kW, describes how much power it can supply at a given time.
Tell us how much electricity you use when solar generation is low, how much surplus solar is available to charge storage and whether you want to reserve energy for outages.
If you are comparing 10kWh, 15kWh, 20kWh or larger batteries, ask how each option relates to your consumption. Available module sizes vary by brand, and more storage is not automatically the most suitable choice.
Two batteries with similar kWh capacity may have different output limits. Ask how the proposed equipment matches your intended loads.
Compare equipment with confidence
Start with compatibility, usable storage, output, warranty terms and support arrangements. The proposed battery and inverter must suit the overall installation.
Explore Sungrow storage and discuss which battery series and compatible inverter configuration may suit your project.
View Sungrow battery optionsCompare Alpha ESS options against your electricity use, installation requirements and the features you want in a storage system.
View Alpha ESS batteriesReview SAJ battery information and ask about the models and configurations available for your solar installation.
View SAJ battery optionsBrand availability, model specifications and compatibility are confirmed during quotation. Product imagery is illustrative; supplied equipment is identified in your accepted quote.
Understand the installed price
A complete package is priced around your selected panels, inverter, battery and installation scope. A standalone solar price or battery price does not describe the total cost of a combined system.
Request a written quote that identifies the equipment, total payable amount and any extra work. This makes it easier to compare proposals on the same basis.
Solar capacity, panel models, inverter selection and usable battery storage all affect the proposal. Ask for exact models and specifications.
Roof access, battery location, cable routes and switchboard changes can affect the scope. Clarify which site requirements have been assessed.
Backup equipment, circuit work and monitoring features should be itemised where applicable. Confirm what is included before accepting.
If an incentive allowance appears in your quote, ask which program it relates to, what eligibility assumptions apply and how it affects the final payable amount.
Backup starts with the design
Raise backup requirements before choosing your system. A battery must support backup and be installed in a suitable configuration to provide it.
Ask us to document which circuits are intended to operate, the output limits and whether solar can recharge the battery during an outage. These details vary between systems.
Runtime depends on available charge and connected loads. Discuss your priorities, such as refrigeration, lighting and communications, so the proposal can address them.
Residential & commercial projects
For homes, the conversation often starts with evening consumption, existing rooftop solar and future appliances. For businesses, operating hours and interval electricity data help define the storage requirement.
If a business project is intended to manage demand charges or support selected equipment, identify those objectives early. The battery’s power capability and control strategy need to be assessed alongside storage capacity.
Share your bills, operating schedule and project priorities with our team so we can discuss the information needed for a tailored proposal.
From enquiry to handover
Provide your location, usage and goals. Include existing inverter details and backup priorities where relevant.
Discuss equipment compatibility, capacity, battery placement and site details that need further review.
Check the models, installation scope, total price, approvals, payment terms and applicable warranties.
Confirm installation arrangements and retain your operating instructions, monitoring details and support contacts.
Australian Design Solar
We help homeowners and businesses compare solar and storage as a complete project. Our focus is explaining suitable options, identifying installation requirements and providing a quote you can review.
Explore why choose Australian Design Solar, read our Warranty Policy or contact our team with your questions.
We welcome enquiries across Sydney and NSW, Melbourne and Victoria, Brisbane and South East Queensland, Adelaide and South Australia, and Canberra and the ACT.
Send your postcode to confirm installation availability and the assessment requirements for your property.
Discuss your local installationYour questions answered
Yes. Tell us you want a complete system so the panel capacity, inverter, storage and electrical work can be considered together. Ask for the exact equipment and installation inclusions in your written proposal.
There is no single required pairing. Battery selection should consider surplus generation, electricity use outside solar hours, backup goals and equipment compatibility. Share your usage data so suitable options can be assessed.
We can assess the options. Provide your inverter model, solar capacity and installation age. The proposal should explain whether the existing equipment can remain and what changes are needed.
No. Backup depends on supported equipment and the installed configuration. Ask for the proposed circuits, power limits and outage operation to be specified in your quote.
A zero bill should not be assumed. Grid imports, supply charges, tariffs, weather and consumption affect the result. Any savings estimate should explain the assumptions used.
Some systems allow expansion, but the exact model, inverter compatibility and manufacturer requirements matter. Ask about expansion limits and conditions before selecting your initial configuration.
Check the warranty for the exact battery model. Conditions may refer to years, cycles, energy throughput and retained capacity. Product cover and installation cover should be reviewed separately.
Timing depends on equipment, property access, electrical work and any approval requirements. Our team can discuss the expected schedule once the project scope is established.
Provide your postcode, a recent bill, usage data if available and existing solar details. Let us know whether you are planning new electric appliances or want backup for selected circuits.
Plan your complete energy system
Talk to Australian Design Solar about new installations, battery upgrades and storage for your home or business. Request a tailored quote and compare your options with confidence.