Are solar batteries worth it in Sydney?

For most Sydney homes with a reasonable size solar system and evening usage, yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program plus the NSW PDRS VPP incentive together typically save $4,500 to $5,500 on a 13kWh battery. Typical payback on a solar battery in Sydney sits at 6 to 8 years, one of the better payback periods in the country, because NSW grid prices are high and the gap between buy and export rates is wide.

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Sydney Solar & Battery Guide: Everything You Need To Know Written By Local Experts.

Solar just works in Sydney. We’ve got plenty of sun, high power prices, and now with both federal and NSW battery rebates available, it’s never been more practical to take control of your energy. When you add a battery, you’re not just exporting excess solar for a low feed-in tariff, you’re storing it and using it at night when electricity costs more. That’s where a lot of the real value comes from, and for most homeowners now, it’s about getting the setup right from the start.

Where things get interesting is the local detail. Sydney isn’t one-size-fits-all. You’ve got different network rules depending on where you live, heritage restrictions through the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs, and tree-lined streets that can catch people out with shading.

A good local installer will design around how you actually use power, not just default to a north-facing system, often spreading panels east and west to better match morning and afternoon usage. Systems also need to be built with Sydney conditions in mind, with products proven to handle coastal salt air and high UV.

That’s why going local matters. A Sydney-based installer knows how to design around these conditions and get the most out of your system from day one. This guide is here to walk you through it all in plain English, so you can make the right call and end up with a system that performs properly for years to come.

If you’re ready to chat with a solar installer in Sydney who knows the local market from real world experience, see our top 3 rated solar installers in Sydney.

What sets Sydney solar apart?

Five things set Sydney apart from the rest of the country. If you take nothing else from this page, take these.

1. Sydney has the biggest and most competitive solar installer market in Australia. It also has the biggest cowboy problem.

Sydney has more solar installers than any other Australian capital. That’s a good thing in theory (more competition, more choice), but in practice it means more national operators, more aggressive door-knockers, and more cheap-and-cheerful packages designed to win the sale rather than perform for fifteen years.

We see the consequences every week. Systems oversold to homes that didn’t need them. Inverters mounted in full afternoon western sun and dead within five years. Roof penetrations sealed with the wrong product, leaking after the first proper southerly buster. Subcontractors who’ve never met the company that sold the system, doing the install in three hours flat and never coming back.

What this means for you: the gap between a quality Sydney install and a cheap one is bigger here than anywhere else in Australia, because the cheap end of the Sydney market is so big. The decision that matters most is who you choose, not what you buy.

2. Sydney is split between Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy. Your suburb decides your export limit.

Sydney is divided between two distribution networks, and each has different connection rules. This catches a lot of homeowners (and frankly some interstate installers) by surprise.

Ausgrid: covers eastern suburbs, inner west, lower north shore, upper north shore, northern beaches and central Sydney. Allows up to 10kW per phase for export. Single-phase homes can go up to 30kVA inverter capacity (export limited to 10kW), three-phase homes can export up to 30kW.
Endeavour Energy: covers western Sydney, southwestern Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and south to Wollongong. Currently 5kW per phase fixed export limit. From July 2026 the default offer becomes flexible exports, doubling that to 10kW per phase for around 95 percent of the year.

Same model house, same roof, same usage, two different networks. The Ausgrid customer can fit a 13.3kW system and export the lot. The Endeavour customer fitting the same system today is export capped at 5kW until July 2026, when flexible exports kick in. That’s a meaningful difference, and any Sydney installer worth their salt knows exactly which network you’re on before they quote.

Quick check: if you’re west of around Strathfield, southwest of Bankstown, or anywhere from Penrith out to the Blue Mountains, you’re Endeavour. East of that, you’re Ausgrid. Your power bill will tell you for sure.

3. Sydney summers punish solar panels harder than most installers will admit

Sydney’s climate is one of the harder environments in Australia for solar gear to live in. Western Sydney summers regularly hit 40 degrees and beyond, the UV is relentless year-round, and Sydney has produced some of the most destructive hailstorms in Australian history (the April 1999 storm in the Eastern Suburbs is still the most expensive natural disaster in NSW history). Coastal suburbs add salt mist on top.

A few things that matter more here than in most markets:

Hail rating: Australian Standards only require panels to survive 35mm hail. Sydney hailstorms have produced golf-ball and tennis-ball sized hail. Look for panels tested to 45mm or above with thicker tempered front glass. Insurance claims after the 1999 and 2018 Sydney hailstorms were dominated by cracked solar panels.
Heat tolerance: panel output drops as panels heat up. A western Sydney 42 degree day can push panel temperatures past 70 degrees. Panels with low temperature coefficients (closer to -0.30 percent per degree Celsius) hold output far better through summer than cheap panels (typically -0.40 percent or worse).
Salt mist: if you live in an Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches or Sutherland Shire suburb within a kilometre or two of the coast (Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra, Manly, Dee Why, Cronulla and similar), panels should be certified to IEC 61701 Severity 6 and inverters belong inside a garage or under-eave, never bolted to a seaward wall.
UV durability: Sydney’s UV is intense year-round. Cheap EVA encapsulants yellow and delaminate faster here than in cooler markets. The premium brands we recommend use POE or co-polymer encapsulants that hold up far better.
Wind rating: Sydney sits in wind region A2, but exposed coastal sites and elevated north shore homes can see significant wind loading. Mounting hardware needs to be rated and properly fastened, with proper mid and end clamps. This is a workmanship issue, not a brand one.

What that means practically: the gap between a cheap Sydney install and a quality one shows up in your fifth summer, not your first. Ask specifically about hail rating, temperature coefficient, encapsulant type, salt-mist certification, and wind rating for your suburb.

4. Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program plus the NSW PDRS battery incentive equal big battery savings

There are two solar battery rebates Sydney homeowners can stack in 2026, and the combination materially changes the case for adding a battery.

Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program: launched 1 July 2025. As of April 2026 it pays roughly $300 to $315 per usable kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, applied at the point of sale by your installer. On a typical 13 kWh battery that’s around $4,000 in upfront savings. From 1 May 2026 the rebate amount steps down by roughly 20 percent, and continues stepping down every six months until it phases out on 1 January 2031.
NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) VPP incentive: an additional incentive on top of the federal rebate, paid through Accredited Certificate Providers when you connect your battery to a Virtual Power Plant. Net payments to households as of early 2026 are typically $36 to $60 per usable kWh, capped at the first 28 kWh of battery capacity. After admin fees that’s usually $720 to $1,500 net for a 13 to 20 kWh battery.
Federal STC rebate on solar panels: applied at point of sale by your installer. On a 10kW system in 2026 that’s currently around $2,500 to $3,000 off the upfront cost. The STC value steps down each year and phases out on 1 January 2031.

Important timing point: the federal battery rebate amount drops from 1 May 2026 and continues stepping down every six months. Waiting six months from now has a real, measurable cost. If a battery makes sense for your home, the maths generally favours installing sooner rather than later.

5. Sydney homeowners will be able to receive 3 hours of free power daily

To combat oversupply of solar generated power, the Federal government has announced the Solar Sharer Scheme for parts of Australia commencing on 1 July 2026.

The initiative that requires energy retailers to provide households with at least three hours of free daytime electricity.

Why does this matter? Because it means a battery can now make financial sense even if your existing solar system is on the smaller side.

Previously, you generally needed enough solar generation to justify the storage. Now, the grid itself can help fill the gap.

If you want the full breakdown of how it works and what to expect on your bill, we’ve put together a detailed guide: The 3-Hour Free Electricity Scheme Explained

How much does a solar system cost in Sydney?

Rough 2026 pricing for a home solar installation Sydney homeowners can rely on, after the federal STC rebate, for a quality install:

6kW system: $5,000 to $7,500
10kW system: $8,000 to $12,000
3kW system: $10,500 to $15,000
13 kWh battery (after federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate): $10,500 to $14,500 on top, before the NSW PDRS incentive

Sydney pricing is broadly in line with Brisbane and slightly below Melbourne for equivalent quality. Prices well below those ranges almost always mean compromises on panels, inverter, workmanship, or all three. The cheapest Sydney quote is rarely the best value over twenty years. Sydney’s sheer market size means there are some excellent local operators with long track records, but it also means there are plenty of national volume players whose names will be different by the time you need warranty service.

What size solar system do you need in Sydney?

Grab a recent power bill and find your average daily kWh usage. Divide by 4.2 (Sydney’s annual average daily peak sun hours). That’s the bare minimum system size you need to cover your daytime usage.

For most Sydney family homes with reverse cycle aircon, this lands at 8 to 10kW. Homes with a pool, ducted aircon, heat pump hot water, or an EV usually suit 10 to 13.3kW. Homes planning to electrify fully (induction cooking, heat pump hot water, EV, ducted aircon) often suit 13.3 to 20kW where the network and roof allow it.

Our standard advice: size for the next five years, not today. NSW power prices keep climbing, the electrification shift is well under way, and Ausgrid customers in particular have plenty of headroom. It costs about half as much per kilowatt to oversize on day one as it does to add panels in three years time.

“The 6.6kW system you fitted in 2018 was sized for a different home. EV in the carport, heat pump in the laundry, induction in the kitchen, ducted air upstairs. That’s where Australian homes are heading. Plan for what your home is becoming, not what it was.”

Reefe Eleftheriou, co-founder of The Solar Guide

What direction should my solar panels face in Sydney?

Generic advice says north. In Sydney that’s still true on average, but Sydney has so many east-west oriented terraces and post-war homes that a more nuanced answer is often closer to the truth.

West-facing panels still produce around 15 percent less total energy than north, but the energy comes in the late afternoon when usage is loaded up (aircon and cooking peak). For Sydney homes with time-of-use tariffs, that late-afternoon production is often more valuable than the headline percentage suggests, because it offsets peak-rate grid power that can hit 40 to 55 cents per kWh.

East-facing panels produce a similar total amount of energy as west, but in the morning. Useful if your home runs hot through summer mornings or if you charge an EV in the early hours.

Simple rule: use your north face first. After that, an east plus west split is often better than forcing extra panels onto a marginal north face. If you have time-of-use tariffs and aircon-heavy evening usage, weight slightly more to west.

What are the best solar panels for Sydney homes?

Sydney’s solar conditions are good year-round, though the climate is more varied than cities further north or west. Hot summers, coastal salt air in many areas, and the occasional wild weather event all factor into which panels hold up well over time.

For most Sydney homes, Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, Suntech, or Aiko are the brands worth looking at. Trina is one of the most proven brands in Australia across a wide range of conditions and offers a reliable balance of performance and value. Canadian Solar has a well-deserved reputation for durability in real-world conditions and backs their panels with 25-year product and 30-year performance warranties. Suntech is an underrated option that tends to age particularly well — if you’re in a coastal suburb where salt air is a factor, their build quality and corrosion resistance are worth knowing about. Aiko is the step-up pick for Sydney homeowners who want performance closer to premium without paying premium prices. Their shade-handling technology makes them a good fit for the kind of rooftops where trees or neighbouring buildings create partial shading during the day.

For homeowners after the best panels available, REC Alpha Pure is the premium choice: efficient, durable, lead-free, and backed by a 25-year product, performance, and labour warranty when installed by a certified REC Pro Partner.

For a full guide to how these brands compare and what to look for when reviewing a quote, see our complete guide to the best solar panels for Australian homes.

Is a solar battery worth it in Sydney?

For most Sydney homes, the answer in 2026 is yes, especially if you have evening load (aircon, cooking, EV charging, lighting). The reason comes back to the gap between what NSW retailers pay you for exported solar (typically 5 to 12 cents per kWh depending on retailer) and what you pay to buy power back from the grid in the evening (often 35 to 55 cents per kWh on a peak time-of-use rate). A solar battery in Sydney captures that gap. Every kilowatt-hour you store and use yourself after sundown is worth three to five times more than the same kilowatt-hour exported during the day.

Solar battery Sydney, in plain terms: your solar battery doesn’t ‘make’ you money the way panels do. It saves you money by stopping you from selling cheap and buying expensive. Once you frame it that way, the case for a solar battery in Sydney gets a lot clearer, especially in NSW where the buy-export gap is one of the widest in Australia.

For a typical 13 kWh battery in Sydney, payback now sits at around 6 to 8 years after both the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate and the NSW PDRS VPP incentive are applied. That’s comfortably inside the 10 year warranty mark on most quality batteries, and it’s one of the better battery payback periods in the country, mostly because NSW grid prices are high and the rebate stack is genuinely generous.

For our current top-rated battery brands, see our guide to the best home batteries in Australia.

Is there a battery rebate available in Sydney?

Yes, and you can double dip. There is a federal rebate plus a NSW state-specific incentive.

The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched on 1 July 2025. As of April 2026 it pays roughly $300 to $315 per usable kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, applied at the point of sale by your installer. On a typical 13 kWh battery that’s around $4,000 in upfront savings. There’s no paperwork or rebate claim form for you to fill in, the discount just lands on the quote. From 1 May 2026 the rebate amount steps down by roughly 20 percent, with further step-downs every six months until the program phases out on 1 January 2031.

The NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) battery incentive sits on top of the federal rebate. To access it, your battery has to be enrolled in a Virtual Power Plant through an Accredited Certificate Provider. Net payments after admin fees as of early 2026 are typically $36 to $60 per usable kilowatt-hour, capped at the first 28 kWh of battery capacity. On a 13 kWh battery that’s usually $720 to $1,000 net, on a 20 kWh battery up to $1,500 net.

The NSW Empowering Homes Program (the older interest-free battery loan scheme) has closed to new applicants and is no longer a path Sydney homeowners can use.

Important timing point: the federal rebate amount drops from 1 May 2026 and continues stepping down every six months. Waiting a year now has a real, measurable cost. If a solar battery in Sydney makes sense for your home, the maths generally favours installing sooner rather than later.

What is the best solar battery for Sydney homes?

The right battery depends on what you need it to do. Here’s how the market breaks down.

Premium: for whole-home backup, EV integration, or a system you want to grow. Sigenergy is the standout, designed as a whole-home energy management platform rather than simple storage. Tesla Powerwall is the other name here, polished and reliable, though a more closed ecosystem.

Mid-premium: This is the category most Sydney homeowners will land in. Brands like BYD, Sungrow, Enphase, and Sonnen all sit here. They’re well-supported in Australia, built to a good standard, and backed by companies that have shown a genuine long-term commitment to the local market. For a homeowner whose main goal is to stop selling cheap solar and buying expensive evening power, any of these will do the job reliably.

Value tier: GoodWe and Alpha ESS. Both are standout products for a great price. GoodWe particularly recently launched their ESA model that is stackable like SigEnergy. Whilst it does not contain all the bells and whistle of SigEnergy it is a solid performer at a great price point.

An important note: There are a stack of budget brand batteries on the market. But a solar battery depends on software updates, warranty support, and a local team to back it up. If the company behind it exits the Australian market, the battery effectively becomes obsolete regardless of how well the hardware works. This is the most important filter to apply before anything else, and it’s one of the reasons we don’t recommend budget brands that haven’t yet demonstrated long-term commitment to Australia.

For the full breakdown, see our complete guide to the best home batteries in Australia.

Sydney homeowners will be able to access 3 hours of free power daily under the Solar Sharer Scheme

One of the most genuinely exciting developments specific to Sydney right now is the introduction of a three-hour free electricity window in 2026.

Here’s the short version: during the middle of the day, Brisbane’s grid regularly produces more solar energy than it can handle. Rather than curtailing systems further, the response has been to encourage usage — including letting homeowners charge a battery from the grid during that free window, then use that stored energy at night when electricity is at its most expensive.

Why does this matter? Because it means a battery can now make financial sense even if your existing solar system is on the smaller side. Previously, you generally needed enough solar generation to justify the storage. Now, the grid itself can help fill the gap.

We’ve had customers with older 3kW and 5kW systems ask us whether a battery is worth it, and the answer has changed because of this. A few years ago we’d have said you’d need to upgrade your solar first. Now that’s not necessarily true.

If you want the full breakdown of how it works and what to expect on your bill, we’ve put together a detailed guide: The 3-Hour Free Electricity Scheme Explained

How do you find the best solar panel installer in Sydney?

Choosing the right solar installer in Sydney is the single biggest decision you make in this whole process. A system that lasts 15 years takes two things: quality products and quality workmanship. Cheap quotes usually cut one or both, and the cuts don’t show up on day one.

Solar in Australia has a cowboys problem, and Sydney has the worst version of it. Door-knockers, telemarketers, lead-generation sites that sell your details to four installers at once, national operators using untrained subcontractors. Some of it gets called out by media (the ABC and Choice have covered it well), most of it doesn’t.

This is why we only feature local installers. A genuine local solar installer in Sydney knows whether you’re Ausgrid or Endeavour and what that means for your system size, knows which panels and inverters hold up through Sydney UV, hail, salt and heat, knows your suburb’s quirks (whether that’s salt mist on a Bondi or Maroubra roof, heritage rules on a Paddington terrace, tile fragility on a Federation home in Annandale, or extreme heat on a western-Sydney rooftop), and designs systems around how your home actually uses power rather than maximising the size of the sale. They’ll also still be picking up the phone in year seven if something needs attention.

We’ve been called out to assess Sydney systems where the panels and inverter looked fine on paper, but the original solar panel installation in Sydney was clearly optimised for the sale rather than the home. Cables undersized for the actual run length. Inverters mounted in full western sun. Roof penetrations sealed with the wrong sealant and leaking after the first proper southerly. None of it visible from the ground until something failed.

What to look for in the best solar installer Sydney homeowners actually trust:

Local experience in Sydney.
Current SAA accreditation (formerly Clean Energy Council) on the person actually on your roof. This is the basic requirement every solar installer is supposed to have. It’s also better to have an SAA accredited installer designing and selling your system, not just installing it. Many companies use salespeople, which can cause issues on installation day if the salesperson didn’t pick something up. If you’re going through a salesperson, make sure an onsite inspection is carried out before installation day.
When designing your system they ask questions to understand your current and future needs, rather than trying to sell you a package or something off the shelf.
They have specific brand recommendations with reasons, rather than whatever is on special for that month.
Full documentation (compliance certificates, serial numbers, monitoring logins) handed over automatically after the install.
Be wary of larger national companies. They tend to use subcontractors who they don’t have a personal relationship with for quick installs. Some local installers do use subcontractors too, but those subbies should be vetted and trained by the company you’re working with.

See our top 3 solar installers in Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions about Sydney solar

Is solar energy in Sydney worth investing in for 2026?

Yes. Solar energy in Sydney pays back faster than almost anywhere else in Australia, because grid power in NSW is expensive and Sydney gets solid sun. A quality solar panels Sydney system pays back in 4 to 6 years, and a solar panels plus solar battery Sydney setup in 6 to 8 years. NSW also stacks its own PDRS VPP battery incentive on top of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, which is one of the most generous combinations in the country. The maths on solar energy Sydney homeowners are weighing up in 2026 genuinely stacks up.

How much does a 6.6kW solar system cost in Sydney in 2026?

$5,000 to $7,500 after the federal STC rebate for a quality install. Pricing in Sydney is broadly in line with the rest of the east coast. Prices below about $4,500 usually mean compromises on panels, inverter, workmanship, or all three.

What is the best solar feed-in tariff in Sydney?

NSW has a deregulated feed-in tariff market. IPART’s 2025-26 benchmark range is 4.8 to 7.3 cents per kWh as flat-rate guidance. In practice, retailers offer anywhere from around 4 cents up to 12 cents per kWh, sometimes higher on time-of-day plans. It’s genuinely worth shopping retailers and comparing offers, particularly if you’re exporting heavily and not yet adding a battery.

Are solar batteries for a house in Sydney worth it?

For most Sydney homes with a reasonable size solar system and evening usage, yes. Solar batteries for a house in Sydney now stack up thanks to the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program plus the NSW PDRS VPP incentive. Typical payback on a solar battery in Sydney now sits at 6 to 8 years, which is one of the better payback periods in the country, mostly because NSW grid prices are high and the gap between buy and export rates is wide.

What size solar system do I need in Sydney?

Divide your average daily kWh usage by 4.2 (Sydney’s annual average daily peak sun hours) for a minimum system size in kilowatts. Most Sydney family homes now land on 8 to 10kW. Homes with a pool, ducted aircon, heat pump hot water, or an EV usually suit 10 to 13.3kW. Homes planning to electrify fully often suit 13.3 to 20kW where the network and roof allow it.

Do I need north facing panels in Sydney?

North facing produces the most total annual energy in Sydney, but it’s less of a hard rule than in colder capitals. West-facing panels produce around 15 percent less total energy, but the production lands in the late afternoon when peak time-of-use rates make every kilowatt-hour you self-consume more valuable. East-facing is similarly productive but in the morning. After your north face is full, an east plus west split is often better than forcing extra panels onto a compromised north face.

Are there any state-level solar rebates in NSW?

There is no NSW state-specific solar panel rebate. NSW homeowners do get the federal STC rebate on solar panels (around $2,500 to $3,000 off a 10kW system in 2026, applied at point of sale) and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program on batteries. NSW also offers the state-specific PDRS battery incentive on top of the federal battery rebate, which is paid through Accredited Certificate Providers when your battery is enrolled in a Virtual Power Plant. The older NSW Empowering Homes Program (interest-free battery loans) has closed to new applicants.

Is the NSW Empowering Homes Program still available?

No. The NSW Empowering Homes Program (the interest-free battery loan scheme) has closed to new applicants. NSW homeowners can still access the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program plus the NSW PDRS VPP battery incentive, which together typically take $4,500 to $5,500 off a 13 kWh battery.

How much can I export to the grid in Sydney?

It depends on your network. Ausgrid (eastern suburbs, inner west, north shore, northern beaches, central Sydney) allows up to 10kW per phase, so 10kW on a single-phase home and up to 30kW on a three-phase home. Endeavour Energy (western and southwestern Sydney, Blue Mountains, south to Wollongong) currently caps export at 5kW per phase, but flexible exports become the default offer from July 2026, doubling that to 10kW per phase for around 95 percent of the year.

Can I install solar on a heritage home in Sydney?

Yes, but choose your installer carefully. Many Inner West suburbs (Annandale, Glebe, Newtown, Marrickville, parts of Leichhardt) and Eastern Suburbs (Paddington, Surry Hills, Woollahra) are inside Heritage Conservation Areas. If panels are visible from the street, you may need a Development Application from the local council. Older slate, terracotta and Marseille tile roofs are also brittle and crack easily under installer foot traffic. A good Sydney installer will know which suburbs are sensitive, position panels to satisfy heritage rules where possible, use proper roof access boards, replace any tiles cracked during install, and use specialised tile-roof flashings rather than the standard universal kit.

Is solar still worth it as the STC rebate reduces each year?

Yes. Even without the rebate, a quality Sydney solar system pays back in around 6 to 8 years at current grid prices, because NSW power is expensive. The STC rebate steps down each year and phases out on 1 January 2031, so waiting does have a real cost.

What are the best solar panels for Sydney homes?

Sydney’s conditions are more varied than cities further north or west, but heat, coastal salt air in many suburbs, and occasional severe weather all factor into which panels hold up well over time. For most homes, Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, Suntech, and Aiko are the four brands worth looking at. Trina is a proven performer across a wide range of Australian conditions. Canadian Solar backs their panels with 25-year product and 30-year performance warranties and has a strong reputation for real-world durability. Suntech tends to age particularly well and is worth considering for coastal suburbs where salt air is a factor. Aiko is a good fit for Sydney rooftops where shading is an issue, as their cell design maintains output better than most standard panels in those situations. For homeowners wanting the best panels available, REC Alpha Pure is the premium option, particularly where roof space is limited. For the full breakdown, read our guide to the best solar panels for Australian homes.

What is the best solar battery for Sydney homes?

The right battery depends on what you need it to do. Here’s how the market breaks down.

Mid-premium: This is the category most Hobart homeowners will land in. Brands like BYD, Sungrow, Enphase, and Sonnen all sit here. They’re well-supported in Australia, built to a good standard, and backed by companies that have shown a genuine long-term commitment to the local market. For a homeowner whose main goal is to stop selling cheap solar and buying expensive evening power, any of these will do the job reliably.

For the full breakdown, see our complete guide to the best home batteries in Australia.

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