Newcastle's Leading Residential & Commercial Solar Installers
Newcastle's Leading Residential & Commercial Solar Installers
We are certified Sungrow installers, offering quality installations of Sungrow solar, inverter, and battery systems. Servicing Newcastle and Maitland, both homes and businesses can take advantage of Sungrow inverters and energy storage including their SBH & SBR series - both with single and three-phase options for properties throughout the Hunter.
Elite Power Group are Newcastle's leading Sungrow installers, handing Sungrow solar and battery installations day in, day out.
Unlike other installers who provide Sungrow installations on the side, we work directly with Sungrow almost everyday, providing all of the Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens, and Cessnock with tailor-made solutions.
Specialising in both residential and commercial solar and battery systems, Sungrow provide inverters and batteries to suit both. From their single-phase home inverters to their large commercial battery storage options, Sungrow provide energy solutions for all kinds of properties all over NSW,
We highly recommend Sungrow as they are extremely reliable, high-performing, and cost-effective for an integrated solar and battery
system. In addition to their hardware, Sungrow also offer strong software solutions for in-depth and accurate monitoring.
With the Australian
Federal Battery Subsidy,
Australians can now take advantage of cheaper batteries, making energy storage more affordable and accessible for more. The Cheaper Home
Batteries Program is still available and discounts the price of Sungrow battery storage.
Starting from
Kick-starting the SBH series is the SBH200, consisting of 4x 5kWh modules consisting of 20kWh of energy
storage capacity, 196kg, and advanced LiFEPO4 technology for safety and reliability.
With 2x 3.2kWh battery modules, the Sungrow SBR6.4 offers reliable 6.4kWh of energy storage capacity to help you maximise your solar investment.
*Prices are indicative for the starting cost of a supply and installation, which is subject to change and to site inspection. Price includes estimated federal incentive discount, and does not include hybrid inverter or blackout protection.
Both ranges use LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) cells, both are CEC-approved and eligible for the federal battery rebate, and both are built to work as a matched Sungrow battery and inverter pair rather than being retrofitted onto someone else's hardware.
The SBH200 kicks off the SBH range with 20kWh of storage across four 5kWh modules, weighing in at 196kg. It's a solid starting point for households wanting to run through the evening on stored solar, and its LiFePO4 cells are built for a long service life without the fire risk of older lithium chemistries.
Add a fifth module and you get the SBH250, stepping up to 25kWh with 100% usable depth of discharge - meaning you're not paying for capacity you can't actually use. It suits larger households, or anyone wanting a bit more overnight buffer than the SBH200 provides.
The SBH300 brings six modules and 30kWh of capacity, with the flexibility to be mounted indoors or outdoors depending on where it fits your property. It's a common pick for homes with strong daytime solar generation who'd rather store the excess than export it back to the grid.
Seven modules take the SBH350 up to 35kWh, backed by a 10-year warranty and an IP55 weatherproof rating for outdoor installs. This is where the SBH range starts suiting properties with heavier overnight loads - think ducted air conditioning, pool pumps, or EV charging.
At the top of the SBH range, the SBH400 stacks eight modules for 40kWh of storage and up to 28kW of peak power, enough to handle several high-draw appliances running at once. It's built for larger homes, small commercial sites, or anyone wanting to get as close to grid-independent as their property allows.
The SBH range is the bigger sibling - stackable in 5kWh steps from 20kWh (SBH200) up to 40kWh (SBH400), built for homes with
higher overnight usage, EVs, or homes wanting to go close to fully off-grid on a good day. It can be wall-mounted indoors or fitted
outdoors depending on your setup.
The SBR064 is the entry point into the SBR range, pairing two battery modules for 6.4kWh of storage. It's a practical fit for smaller households or anyone wanting to cover the basics overnight without a large upfront spend.
Add a third 3.2kWh module and you're at the SBR096, offering 9.6kWh - enough for many Hunter region homes to comfortably cover typical evening usage from stored solar rather than drawing from the grid.
The SBR128 steps up to 12.8kWh across four modules, with 7.68kW of DC power output to handle higher-demand appliances kicking in at once. It's a good middle-ground option for households that found the SBR096 a bit tight.
Built on the same LiFePO4 cells as the rest of the range, the SBR160 delivers 16kWh of safe, stable storage. It's one of the more popular sizes we install, striking a balance between capacity and cost for medium-to-large households.
At 213kg, the SBR192 holds 19.2kWh of capacity with up to 11.52kW of power output on tap - enough headroom for larger homes running multiple high-draw appliances at the same time without dipping into grid power.
Seven 3.2kWh modules bring the SBR224 to 22.4kWh, suiting bigger properties or households wanting a larger buffer heading into winter when solar generation drops off.
The SBR256 tops out the SBR range at 25.6kWh, the largest capacity available before stepping up into the SBH range. It's aimed at high-usage households or small businesses wanting maximum storage without moving to a different battery family altogether.
The SBR range is more compact, stacking in 3.2kWh steps from 6.4kWh (SBR064) up to 25.6kWh (SBR256). It's the better fit for smaller
roofs, tighter budgets, or homes that just want to cover evening usage without paying for capacity they won't use.
Sungrow offer a range of energy storage options for all types of homes and businesses looking to maximise the solar energy they produce.
Here are some of the reasons we really like Sungrow.
Being compact and light, Sungrow batteries are designed to allow for single-person installations, saving
you time and money. Being plug and play minimises errors and simplifies the overall installation.
Sungrow batteries offer scalable solutions for future-proof energy storage. Upgrade up to 8-modules per
unit, and 4 units, offering up to 100 kWh in storage options for any application.
Each battery is made up of Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LiFePO4), which is more stable than counterparts. This reduces the overall risk of fires and thermal runaway, maximising your safety even further.
These units offer up to 100% usable energy and 30A charge and discharge currents, which ensures suitability for high-demand applications, maximising the benefits.
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If you have a battery, another option is exploring Amber and how they can help you save, and in potentially even make money.
Traditional retailers sell electricity at a flat price, but all retailers buy electricity at the wholesale price. With Amber, you get access
to this dynamic price, meaning you pay less when you use energy when it's greener and cheaper.
With CEC-approved battery options, Sungrow SBH and SBR batteries are eligible for available solar
battery storage rebates and incentives, to enable customers to take advantage of discounts and maximise savings. Claim now and save.
For a free quote on our Sungrow inverter and battery storage solutions, simply fill this form out, and we'll get a quote together and send it through to you.
Elite Power Group are certified Sungrow installers in the Newcastle, Maitland, and Hunter regions, providing quality Sungrow renewable solutions to homes and businesses. Our installers are well-experienced in Sungrow systems as they are one of our favourite solutions to help provide sustainable energy storage for properties.
Built-in surge arresters & RCD, as well as modern, long-lasting technology with anti-corrosion rating at
C5.
Sungrow offer industry leading efficiency, allowing for properties to get faster return-on-investments.
Designed with easy connectors, and a mounting plate, save time & money with easy installation & commissioning.
In addition, they also offer detailed online monitoring, with firmware updates and Sungrow smart meters.
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