Advertorial for EnergyLIB
Adam Turner
Rising electricity bills are eating into the household budgets of Australians already struggling with the cost of living. So, if you’ve ever contemplated switching to solar energy at home, now might be the perfect time – for more reasons than one.
Australia’s new home battery rebate has significantly reduced the upfront costs of installation, meaning investing in solar panels and a battery is a savvier investment than before.
The rebate is limited to homes with solar panels, but you are still eligible if you install panels and a battery at the same time.
It makes a lot of sense for households to store excess solar power, especially when the feed-in tariffs for selling it back to the grid continue to drop.
The perks, unpacked
When the sun shines, solar panels power your home for free. Any excess power goes straight into your battery, ready to use in the evening rather than buying from the grid at peak rates.
The benefits are significant. Homes with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1100 on their annual electricity bill by installing a battery, according to government modelling. Meanwhile, households installing both new solar and battery systems could save up to $2300 a year, up to 90 per cent of a typical family’s electricity bill.
As a bonus, a home battery provides instant back-up in the event of a blackout, keeping your lights on and appliances running when the neighbourhood goes dark.
Energy for the home
While a home battery makes great economic sense, many Australians can’t shake the unnerving feeling that a big, bulky power unit might feel out of place at home.
Now, with the launch of EnergyLIB’s LIB HomeStack and LIB Inverter, you can reap the energy benefits with a system that effortlessly blends into your home. The LIB HomeStack battery stores solar power, while the LIB Inverter feeds that power into your home.
Rather than adapting commercial or industrial systems for residential use, the LIB HomeStack and the LIB Inverter are perfectly suited to Australian homes. They focus on quiet operation, minimal presence, softened edges and subtle lighting – the idea is to enhance the home environment, rather than complicate it.
A self-levelling base ensures the battery sits perfectly on uneven driveways or garage floors. Meanwhile, the system’s ability to monitor and isolate faults within 1 millisecond provides parents with peace of mind for systems located around children and pets.
Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, the LIB HomeStack features a plug-and-play design with stackable battery modules – available in 16 kWh to 48 kWh battery capacities to suit the energy needs of every home.
To reduce complexity for homes that value straightforward solutions, EnergyLIB focuses on set-and-forget reliability and is built for up to 22 years with 8000 cycles of daily use. It offers full 100 per cent depth of discharge, so you can actually use the full battery capacity to get the best return on your investment.
How to choose your battery
Choosing the perfect battery size for your household seems daunting, which is where a reputable battery installer makes all the difference.
EnergyLIB products are available through authorised partner Autra Batteries Australia, ensuring expert installation and local support for your energy journey. Autra starts with a free consultation to understand your energy use, goals and budget, to advise on the best system with a clear, obligation-free quote.
Choosing the best battery size requires striking a balance. A smaller battery reduces upfront costs to ensure a faster payback time, but the trade-off is that your battery is more likely to run flat during the evening – forcing you to buy power from the grid.
A larger battery costs more upfront, but will also save you more over time by lasting longer in the evening, so buying less power from the grid. It’s also worth asking your electricity provider about “Time of Use” plans, which let you pay less for grid power at certain times of day.
If you’re ready to take advantage of Australia’s battery rebate to slash your bills, EnergyLIB’s LIB HomeStack and the LIB Inverter take the hassle out of investing in the perfect home battery.
Contact EnergyLIB to learn more.
