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As Port Stephens upgrades their renewable energy capacity, so does Nelson Bay with homes and businesses in the area installing and upgrading their solar, battery, and electrical systems for long-lasting benefits.
Nelson Bay's leading solar installers for both houses and commercial properties wanting to save on their daytime energy usage.
Unlock reward and savings potential with energy storage for maximising solar and for having backup energy.
Enquire about our quality electrical and electric vehicle charging solutions for properties in the Nelson Bay area.
Nelson Bay Solar Installers
Known for its beautiful beaches and holiday destinations, Nelson Bay is a great location to live in and visit all-year-round.
For businesses and homes throughout Nelson Bay, properties have a great opportunity to take advantage of vast solar exposure that suburbs like Salamander Bay, Corlette, Shoal Bay, and Fingal Bay get.
As leading installers of solar and electrical out in the Nelson Bay area, we want to help all kinds of properties from homes & holiday homes, apartments, and commercial properties looking to save on daytime energy usage.
Providing nothing but quality solar, battery, EV charging, and electrical solutions, Nelson Bay properties can take advantage of reliable and long-lasting solutions today.
Helping support the renewable energy transition in Nelson Bay & surrounds, below are some projects we've completed for properties throughout the Nelson, Salamander, Shoal, and Fingal bay areas.
34 x Trina Vertex S 440W Solar Panels
1 x 15kW Sungrow Hybrid Inverters
The
equivalent of:
3,189 Trees Planted over lifetime
496,073 Car KM Avoided over lifetime
17 Tonnes of CO₂ per year
30 x JA 440W Solar Panels
1 x 10kW Fronius Primo Inverter
The equivalent of:
3,095 Trees Planted over lifetime
481,448 Car KM Avoided over lifetime
16 Tonnes of CO₂ per year
25 x Trina Vertex S+ 440W Solar Panels
1 x 10kW Sungrow Hybrid Inverter
2 x SBR192 (38.4kWh) Sungrow Battery
The
equivalent of:
2,669 Trees Planted over lifetime
415,171 Car KM Avoided over lifetime
14 Tonnes of CO₂ per year
Elite Power Group are expert solar installers in Nelson Bay. Explore our solutions today.
As mentioned before, Nelson Bay offers vast amounts of sunshine, creating the opportunity for homes and businesses to harness clean and sustainable energy every day.
Have a quality solar system means that you not only increase savings, but also sustainability and energy independence.
With your rooftop harnessing free energy, you can run appliances during the day without worry about using expensive power. Access abundant and reliable energy generation with 25 years+ of performance warranty on the solar panels we install.
As Nelson Bay's leading solar installers, we're here to help you find the optimal solar solution for your house and energy requirements.
We understand that most businesses are feeling the impact of rising energy bills and may be looking for ways to minimise expenses.
We work closely with our commercial clients to ensure their needs are identified, thought-out, and tailored to with the solar systems that we design and install. These systems are designed specifically to every client to best optimise budget and requirements.
Whether you own a local retail shop, office, or factory throughout Nelson Bay, we'd love to get in touch with you today and discuss your opportunities with free consultation and proposals for the ultimate transparency.
In addition to commercial solar solutions, we also provide solar magic for homes across the Nelson Bay area.
With all kinds of residential properties across Port Stephens, there are all types of households who are considering solar, from existing homes, to newly built and renovated houses.
We want to help each property type find the best solar system size, design, and capacity to best suit your household's needs for the long-term.
Having more than a 'she'll be right' attitude ensures that your home solar system is designed and installed for longevity and maximum
performance.
When designing and installing solar and inverter systems, we only use CEC-approved solar panels and inverters to maximise safety and Australian standard compliance.
Choose from solar brands like Trina, JA, and TW solar who offer various solar panels for all kinds of applications, as well as inverters that are flexible and reliable. They also consist of strong warranties and reputations for your peace-of-mind.
With over 10 years of experience in the solar and electrical industry, we've catered our product line up and recommendations to best suit the majority of homes and businesses across the Nelson Bay area.
If you live in or near Nelson Bay, you're eligible for the federal battery subsidy which can provide up to 30% off the overall cost of installing a battery for your home. Installing energy storage offers great benefits like 24/7 backup energy, and excess solar maximisation.
Offset your grid electricity usage with renewable power and rely on sustainable energy when energy is its
most expensive.
Because you rely on sustainable energy more, you require less grid electricity and reduce your overall grid demand and peak usage.
For those wanting peace-of-mind, battery storage enables you access backup electricity during blackouts.
Reducing your grid reliance means you consume more renewable electricity and increase your reliance on sustainable energy.
By producing, storing, and consuming your own energy, you can operate simultaneously whether the grid is online or offline.
When investing in battery storage, it gives you access to Amber Smartshift which allows you trade your energy for profit.
We highly recommend Tesla Powerwall 3 for premium systems throughout the Nelson and Salamander Bay areas.
Consisting of 13.5kWh of energy capacity, as well as the ability to be either AC or DC-coupled, Tesla Powerwall 3 offers flexibility in system configurations and can be installed to both existing and new solar systems.
As certified Tesla installers for Port
Stephens, we can help provide free consultation and quoting on how Tesla Powerwall 3 can help you and your energy consumption.
Another, more-popular option for Fronius-based solar systems is BYD's Battery-Box series, which offers variants for all energy capacity needs.
Features capacity options from 8.1kWh to 21.7kWh per stack, houses and businesses can store plenty of excess solar energy, or pair their system with Amber to maximise payback periods and rewards.
BYD battery-box can also be connected in parallel which means you can connect stacks to achieve up to 66.2kWh of energy capacity.
Being our primary choice for cost-effective energy storage, Sungrow offer various energy capacities and configurations to suit all properties throughout Nelson Bay and Port Stephens.
Including both the SBR and SBH series, Sungrow offer flexible energy storage that can be scaled to your requirements.
Also eligible for the federal battery subsidy, you can save on Sungrow batteries now and save.
EV Charging Nelson Bay
As Nelson Bay residents are adopting electric vehicles for transportation, the need for reliable EV charging increases.
We want to help both households and businesses that have electric vehicle charging requirements with the optimal charger/s.
We understand that finding the right electric vehicle charger installer can
be a tricky one at times. We believe we're a great option for those wanting hassle-free EV charging station installations in the Nelson
Bay area.
Whilst there are numerous electricians who can install lights for residential builds, it's hard to find a reliable electrical company that provides quality electrical solutions for multi-residential and commercial projects.
Elite Power Group are leading electricians in Nelson Bay, supporting properties like multi-residential retirement villages, large offices, and full-scale commercial warehouses. With a team of highly-experienced electricians, we're ready to be hit with whatever project you have at hand.
Professional electrical installers for rough-ins and fit-outs, with clients
all over Newcastle & Port Stephens, you can be assured that we'll not only meet your requirements, but compliance to electrical safety
and Australian standards,
Elite Power Group are Nelson Bay's one-stop-shop for all your energy needs. Below are some of the solutions we provide near you!
We consult, design, install, and commission home solar systems. Our residential solar solutions are tailor-made for our customers' energy, property, and budget requirements.
Residential solar battery storage allows you to store the excess solar energy you generate throughout the day, for use later at night, and for 24/7 backup energy during grid outages.
Supercharge your business by reducing operational costs when the sun is unavailable. Continue to be powered by solar energy through the night with stored renewable electricity.
Be completely independent of grid energy by relying on the electricity you generate and store. Perfect option for remote homes and properties looking to be self-sufficient.
Charge your electric vehicle conveniently and easily right at home. Choose from a range of charging modes to take advantage of your solar and off-peak times to charge your EV.
Futureproof your business by installing dedicated fleet & customer EV charging to keep your EVs on the road. Be self-reliant and take advantage of charging with sustainable energy.
Reduce operational costs with solar for your commercial property.
We are experts in large-scale systems for commercial buildings and factories, ready to help you.
Specialists in large-scale solar solutions for scalable ground mount solutions and solar farms. Take advantage of vacant land and install a high-capacity renewable energy producer.
Ensure your solar system is at full capacity with solar panel and inverter checks, including electrical testing and physical condition testing for an overview report on your system's health.
Go completely off-grid with standalone solar and battery systems for remote properties. Never pay an electricity bill again, and only consume the energy you generate.
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