Solar and battery packages for Australian homes
ADS Solar provides solar and battery packages for Australian homes. Generate your own solar electricity, store excess energy and use it later when your home needs it. We design each system around your property, electricity use, future plans and budget.
Build your complete energy system
Choose the solar generation and battery storage capacity that suits your household.
Choose a system around the way your home uses energy
These combinations provide a useful starting point. The right system depends on your electricity consumption, roof capacity, daytime usage, evening demand, EV charging plans, tariff and backup requirements.
A practical starting combination for smaller and medium-sized households wanting solar generation with useful evening energy storage.
- 6.6kW rooftop solar system
- 10kWh battery storage
- Quality solar panels
- Compatible inverter solution
- System monitoring
- Professional installation
Designed for households with higher consumption, greater evening demand or plans for increasing home electrification.
- 10kW rooftop solar system
- 20kWh battery storage
- Higher solar generation potential
- Smart energy monitoring
- EV and future-energy planning
- Professional system design
Suitable for larger homes, higher electricity usage, pools, electric appliances, EV charging and customers wanting greater storage capacity.
- 13.2kW rooftop solar system
- 30kWh battery storage
- Large household energy capacity
- Future electrification planning
- Backup options where supported
- Professional installation
Solar system starting prices
Battery starting prices
*Starting prices are indicative and subject to site conditions, equipment selection, network requirements, installation complexity, available incentives and eligibility. Final pricing is confirmed after system assessment.
Get your solar + battery price
Tell us about your property and energy needs. ADS Solar can recommend a practical solar and battery combination based on your electricity usage, roof, budget and future plans.
How much does a solar and battery system cost in Australia?
The cost of a solar and battery package depends on the system design. Solar size, battery capacity, equipment, roof layout and electrical work can all affect the final price.
| Solar size | Battery starting point | Typical suitability | Best considered for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6kW | 10kWh | Smaller to medium household | Moderate consumption and evening usage |
| 10kW | 10–20kWh | Medium to large household | Higher demand and battery charging |
| 13.2kW | 20–30kWh | High-energy household | Pool, air conditioning and larger evening demand |
| 15–20kW+ | 30kWh+ | Very high consumption | Large properties, EVs and greater electrification |
Battery capacity should not be selected from solar capacity alone. Household load profile, evening consumption, available solar generation, tariff structure and desired backup capability should also be assessed.
How solar and battery storage work together
A properly designed system coordinates solar generation, household consumption, battery charging and grid interaction throughout the day.
Generate electricity
Rooftop solar panels convert available sunlight into electricity for your household.
Power your home first
Solar generation can supply eligible household electricity demand while the system is producing.
Store excess energy
Compatible battery systems can store eligible surplus solar generation rather than immediately exporting all of it to the electricity grid.
Use stored energy later
The battery can discharge when solar generation is insufficient, including during evening periods.
Import from the grid when required
Your home remains connected to the electricity network and can import electricity when household demand exceeds available solar and battery energy.
Monitor energy use
Compatible monitoring platforms can show solar production, battery status and household energy flows.
What size solar system should I install with a battery?
The solar array needs enough useful generation to supply daytime household demand while providing reasonable opportunities to charge the battery.
6.6kW solar
Often considered for smaller households with moderate electricity consumption and suitable roof space.
10kW solar
A popular option for households with higher usage, larger roofs, battery storage or increasing electricity requirements.
13.2kW solar
Suitable for larger households using substantial electricity for air conditioning, pools, appliances and battery charging.
15–20kW+ solar
Considered for very high household consumption, large properties, EV charging and greater electrification where site and network conditions allow. For larger business loads, explore our commercial solar and industrial solar solutions.
What size solar battery do I need?
Battery sizing should be based primarily on how much electricity your household is likely to use when solar generation is low, rather than simply choosing the largest battery available.
- 10kWh battery: may suit lower to moderate evening electricity demand.
- 20kWh battery: may suit larger households or customers with higher overnight consumption.
- 30kWh+ battery: may suit high-energy homes, EV owners and households wanting greater stored capacity.
ADS Solar can assess your electricity bill, usage pattern, solar capacity, tariff and future energy plans before recommending battery capacity. You can also compare current options on our solar battery prices page.
Solar only vs solar + battery
Both approaches can reduce dependence on grid electricity, but adding battery storage changes when your solar-generated electricity can be used.
| Feature | Solar only | Solar + battery |
|---|---|---|
| Use solar electricity during daylight | Yes | Yes |
| Store excess solar energy | No | Yes |
| Use stored solar energy in the evening | No | Yes |
| Reduce evening grid imports | Limited | Potentially greater |
| Blackout backup capability | Normally no | Available with suitable equipment and configuration |
| Increase solar self-consumption | Moderate | Potentially higher |
Australian Government battery support in 2026
The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program supports eligible small-scale battery installations through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
Eligible systems can receive an upfront discount through small-scale technology certificates. In most cases, the retailer or installer arranges this process. Eligibility depends on the battery, installation date, usable capacity and current program rules.
From 1 May 2026, the battery STC calculation changed. The applicable STC factor now tapers across capacity bands, so the effective incentive per additional kilowatt-hour is not necessarily the same for a 10kWh, 20kWh and 30kWh battery.
See how solar and battery storage can fit your home
A complete home energy system combines rooftop solar, an inverter and battery storage. The final design depends on your roof, switchboard, electricity use and preferred battery technology.
Choose the right battery technology for your home
ADS Solar can recommend battery options based on usable capacity, inverter compatibility, backup requirements, available space, expandability, warranty and your overall energy objectives.
Anker SOLIX
Modular home energy storage options designed for flexible residential configurations and smart energy management.
Sungrow
Established solar and storage technology with residential battery and hybrid inverter solutions.
Tesla Powerwall 3
Integrated home battery technology designed for solar storage, monitoring and supported backup applications.
Sigenergy
Integrated energy storage technology supporting modular battery configurations and intelligent energy control.
AlphaESS
Residential energy storage solutions available in different capacities and configurations.
Other approved options
Equipment recommendations depend on current product availability, site suitability and installation requirements.
Quality panels, inverters and home energy equipment
A complete system is only as good as the equipment, electrical design and installation behind it. ADS Solar selects technology based on system requirements rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all package.
Solar panel options
Inverter options
How a solar + battery system can change grid usage
Consider a household using substantial electricity during both the day and evening.
Example only
- Household usage: approximately 30kWh per day
- Solar system: 10kW
- Battery capacity: 20kWh
- Higher evening electricity demand
- Air conditioning and household appliances
During suitable daylight conditions, solar generation can supply household loads and charge the battery when surplus energy is available. Stored energy may then be used later, reducing the amount of electricity that needs to be purchased from the grid.
Actual performance and savings depend on location, weather, shading, system orientation, electricity tariff, household behaviour, export limits and equipment efficiency.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
In many cases, yes. The best approach depends on your existing inverter, solar array, switchboard, available space, network configuration and the battery technology being considered.
Check inverter compatibility
Some existing systems may work with an AC-coupled battery, while others may benefit from inverter replacement or a different system architecture.
Review battery capacity
We assess household load and existing solar generation before recommending storage capacity.
Check electrical requirements
Switchboard configuration, battery location, protection equipment and network requirements need to be considered before installation.
Solar + battery for EV owners
An electric vehicle can materially increase household electricity consumption, which means solar and battery sizing should consider how and when you intend to charge the vehicle.
- Daytime solar EV charging
- Overnight charging requirements
- Available battery capacity
- Household peak demand
- Future EV charger installation
- Single-phase or three-phase supply
Planning the solar, battery and EV charging strategy together can help avoid installing an energy system that becomes undersized as your household electrifies.
Planning for future electricity demand
Your future energy requirements may include more than today’s electricity bill.
- Electric vehicles
- Heat-pump hot water
- Electric cooking
- Pool equipment
- Additional air conditioning
- Home office or workshop loads
Whole-home or selected-circuit backup
Backup capability depends on the battery, inverter, switchboard configuration, household load and how the system has been designed.
High-power loads may need special consideration, and not every solar + battery installation automatically provides blackout backup.
Can a solar battery power my home during a blackout?
A compatible battery system can provide backup electricity during an outage when it has been specifically designed and configured for backup operation.
Depending on the equipment and property, backup may be configured for selected essential circuits or a broader portion of the home.
ADS Solar can discuss backup requirements during system design so you understand what appliances and circuits the proposed system is intended to support.
One experienced team for solar, battery and home energy
A solar + battery system requires more than combining two products. Generation, storage, inverter capacity, electrical configuration, monitoring and future household demand should be planned together.
Experience since 2009
Established Australian solar experience across residential and energy storage projects.
10,000+ installations
Experience gained across thousands of completed solar projects.
Professional installation
Systems designed around site conditions, product requirements and applicable electrical standards.
Australian support
Local assistance from system assessment through installation and ongoing support.
Compare solar systems, battery storage and commercial solutions
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Solar + battery installation across major Australian markets
ADS Solar provides residential solar and battery solutions across key Australian metropolitan areas, subject to installer availability and site requirements.
Sydney
Solar and battery solutions across Sydney and surrounding NSW areas.
Melbourne
Home solar and battery installation across Melbourne metropolitan areas.
Brisbane
Solar generation and battery storage solutions across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Adelaide
Residential solar and home battery solutions throughout metropolitan Adelaide.
Canberra
Solar and battery system design for eligible Canberra properties.
Build the right solar + battery system for your home
Share your electricity usage, property details and future plans with ADS Solar. Our team can help identify an appropriate solar and battery configuration for your home.