Solar and battery: there's never been a better time

Federal rebates are cutting thousands off the upfront cost of a solar and battery install right now.

Stop buying your own power twice

Your panels generate most during the day — but you use most of your power morning and evening. Without a battery, that surplus gets exported for a few cents, then bought back later at several times the price. A battery stores your daytime generation and releases it at night, so you run your home on power you've already paid for.

Keep the lights on when the grid goes down

Solar alone won't help in a blackout — inverters are required to shut down when the grid fails, even in full sun. A battery with the right setup changes that, islanding your home within a fraction of a second and keeping essential circuits — fridge, lighting, networking, medical equipment — running until power returns. We size the battery and backup circuits around what your household actually needs.

Future-proof your home

Electricity prices keep climbing, and homes are electrifying fast — EVs, induction, heat pumps all mean more demand and more value in making your own power. Battery owners can also join virtual power plants and get paid to share stored energy at peak times. Investing now isn't just about this year's bill; it's positioning your home for what's coming.

Get in touch and we'll design a system around your home, your usage and the rebates available to you.

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Contact

Contact Sam for your electrical needs today.

sam@stonehouseelectrical.com.au

0411 176 673

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