From Day to Night: How Solar Battery Savings Deliver 24/7 Energy Security
With the constant increase in electricity rates, more households are switching to solar power. There is no denying that a solar system can provide you with significant savings. However, without a battery, you will not be able to make the most of your solar system. The right solar battery can drastically increase your savings as well as energy security. Many Australian homeowners turn to trusted local experts like Tindo to help them get the most out of their solar energy systems and long-term savings.
Imagine benefiting from clean, solar energy day and night. With a solar battery, you do not need to imagine. Installing a battery provides you with access to solar power at night and during blackouts. This will not only reduce your carbon footprint. A solar battery can also significantly reduce your energy costs. That is why installing a solar battery is considered an investment.
Here is how a solar battery can provide you with upfront and ongoing savings:
Lower Power Bills
One of the most obvious benefits of installing a solar battery is savings on your electricity bills. Without a solar battery, you can make significant savings only on your day-time power consumption. However, at night or on cloudy days, your solar panels cannot generate power. So, you will have to purchase electricity from the grid, even during expensive peak periods.
Installing a solar battery can be a game-changer for savings on your power bills. Think about your solar system as being a tap with excess water flowing out of it, going to waste. A battery allows you to make use of all the free energy generated by your solar system. In the morning, the battery will store excess power generated by your solar panels. You can consume this stored solar power at night or in peak periods. Having access to solar power day and night can significantly reduce your power bills.
Higher Energy Independence
Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar energy you use means one less kilowatt-hour (kWh) of bought electricity. The right solar battery can minimise your reliance on the electricity grid. This does not just translate into huge savings on your power bills. It also provides your household with higher energy independence.
The level of energy independence and savings depends on the capacity of your solar battery and your power consumption. A high-capacity solar battery can grant your home near-full independence from the grid. So, you can count on your reliable, clean source of power, even in the event of a power outage to support your essential loads.
Virtual Power Plant Benefits
If your solar battery is Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready, you can enjoy extra savings. A VPP is a network of solar batteries operated by an electricity retailer or other organisation. They offer financial incentives and savings for allowing your solar battery to support the grid during peak demand. The best part is that you will not risk losing power at your home, each VPP provider will offer various caveats and it is best to find the right one for your home energy needs.
Recently, many VPP schemes have emerged across Australia. By joining a VPP, you can unlock extra savings and other benefits. Some programs offer bill credits or cash payments for participating in a VPP with your solar battery.
Upfront Discounts
The cost of buying and installing a solar battery represented an obstacle for many households. Even with all the ongoing savings, a solar battery would take many years to pay for itself. Fortunately, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program was launched in July 2025. Eligible households can save up to 30 per cent on the upfront cost of installing a solar battery.
To be eligible for this program, your solar battery must have 5kWh – 50kWh usable capacity. Still, a solar system with up to 100kWh can enjoy the federal rebate savings. An eligible battery can be installed in an existing or new solar system. However, only solar batteries installed after the 1st of July 2025, can obtain the savings of this program. If you are eligible for this federal rebate, you can stack it with other state programs. So, you can maximise the savings on your solar battery.
Tindo Your Reliable Solar Energy Partner
Most federal and state rebate programs share a common eligibility condition. To receive savings and discounts, you must work with a Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accredited installer. At Tindo, we are proudly approved solar battery retailers and accredited installers. We are also Australia’s only solar panel manufacturers. So, whether you are adding a solar battery to your system or starting fresh, we can help.
With over a decade of experience, our experts can guide you through the entire process. We will help you choose the best solar solutions, maximising your savings. To guarantee quality, we work with the best solar battery brands, like Tesla and sonnen. Our team can help you calculate your potential solar battery savings.
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