Take control of the energy YOU generate with home solar energy storage. Maximise savings and
energy independence with the ability to store excess solar energy throughout Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter.
As electricity prices continue to fluctuate, the hunger for energy security grows.
Elite Power Group are specialists in designing and installing high-performing residential solar battery storage that enable you to store the excess energy your solar generates throughout the day.
Based in Thornton, our team of SAA-accredited battery installers are here to help households throughout Newcastle and Maitland find the best battery storage solution that is tailored for your requirements and goals.
Take advantage of available rebates and start maximising your energy.
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Our team install solar batteries that have a track record for performance and reliability for maximising solar systems. Here are the following brands we install in Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter.
With its built-in solar inverter, you can fully integrate Tesla Powerwall 3 to solar systems without the need for an external inverter.
With impressive features like support up to 20kW of solar, and a solid 13.5 kWh energy capacity, you can
be assured that this will provide backup electricity 24/7 and help you maximise your solar's energy production and return-on-investment.
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GoodWe have released their ESA series batteries which enable stackable solutions with 8kWh per module and scalability up to 6 modules.
The ESA series is a cost-effective energy storage solution for those wanting to maximise their solar electricity and take advantage of reliable backup power.
Being LFP battery types, CEC approved, and one of our favourite batteries, both Sungrow SBR and SBH systems offer safe and reliable storage options for homes across NSW.
Each Sungrow solar battery can be scaled to your budget and energy requirements. With a broad range of capacity options from 6.4 kWh, to 40 kWh, we can dial in the right system for you.
Investing in solar energy storage can be a massive upgrade for homes across Newcastle and Maitland, providing reliable battery storage
solutions for day and night consumption and more. Here are the benefits of residential energy storage.
Increased Energy Independence: Reduce your reliance and vulnerability to the grid.
24/7 Blackout Protection: With the ability to store backup energy, you can stay
powered on.
Reduce Electricity Bills: Rely more on the energy you generate with solar storage.
Maximise Solar Generation: Store excess solar and have it available 24/7.
Improve Sustainability: Use renewable power at all times of the day and night.
Increase Property Value: Boost your home's value with solar and battery capacity.
With a combination of SAA accreditation and abundant experience in delivering a range of simple and complex energy storage solutions to homes, you can be assured we can help assist you in finding the ultimate battery system.
Our Thornton-based team are specialists in residential solar battery storage for homes across the Hunter region, providing optimal battery systems that meet energy requirements and budget.
Being certified installers for Tesla, BYD, and Sungrow, we've taken the time to be trained in providing quality battery installations for a range of homes.
Finding a reputable solar installer can be difficult, especially one that will be here for the long-term to support warranties and post-installation.
Based in Thornton, NSW, our local in-house professionals aim to not only provide you with quality installations, but also support you with industry expertise. No call centres, no subcontracting.
Instead of relying on bigger solar and battery companies that may prioritise getting numerous jobs
completed and subcontract their projects, choose your local solar battery storage installers and trust the experts in the industry
to prioritise you.
Finding the right solar battery starts with consulting with your local professionals that specialise in solar and battery systems that can help you with a range of solutions and discuss the ideal battery for you.
Our SAA-accredited designers are experts in designing tailor-made systems to ensure you get the most out of your system like its compatibility, safety, efficiency, and longevity for your home.
On installation day, our battery technicians arrive with your battery, ready for installation. Depending on your system configuration, our team will either retrofit your battery, or integrate it directly.
Some of the main questions we get asked about with batteries is how safe they are and if they are at risk of starting a fire.
You can be assured that the CEC-approved batteries that we install are extremely safe and are very low
risk of starting a fire.
Commonly misconceived in the news, solar batteries are extremely safe and are suitable for homes. A report from the Fire & Rescue indicates that home batteries have the same ignition rate as personal care devices like electric toothbrushes and a lower ignition rate than vacuum cleaners.
Our team only install battery units and brands that are of high-quality, CEC approved, and that
meet all Australian Standards to ensure maximum safety for all our clients.
Explore available solar battery storage incentives and rebates throughout NSW and Australia through state and federal battery schemes to help homes and businesses invest in battery storage.
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