Solar & Battery Storage

Solar slashes your power bills during the day — adding a battery lets you keep saving after the sun goes down. By storing the excess energy your panels generate and using it at night (or when the grid drops out), a solar battery takes your home closer to true energy independence. Whether you’re adding storage to an existing system or installing solar and battery together, Solar Air Energy’s qualified Brisbane installers will design the right setup for your home.

Why add a battery to your solar?

  • Lower bills around the clock — use your own stored solar energy through expensive peak periods instead of buying from the grid.
  • Backup power — keep the lights on during blackouts and grid outages.
  • Energy independence — a correctly sized system can make your home almost entirely self-sufficient.
  • Clean and quiet — silent, emissions-free backup, unlike a traditional generator.

New to battery storage? Our guides on the Tesla Powerwall 2, Sonnen vs Tesla Powerwall and the Tesla VPP are a great place to start.

5 Reasons to Invest in a Solar Battery

With rising energy costs, there’s never been a better time to store your own power. Here are five compelling reasons to add a battery to your solar system.

  1. Cost savings — modern batteries store energy efficiently, helping you avoid buying electricity at peak utility rates. Using stored power during peak times can significantly reduce your bills.
  2. Greater energy security — a battery boosts your home’s resilience, especially where the grid is unreliable, so outages become far less disruptive.
  3. A smaller carbon footprint — storing and using your own clean solar energy reduces your reliance on fossil fuels and supports Australia’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
  4. Quiet, clean backup — unlike a traditional generator, a solar battery runs silently, with no noise or fumes.
  5. Lower electricity bills — by using stored power strategically across the day and night, you can dramatically cut your bills. Sized correctly, your home can run almost entirely on the energy you generate.

New Installs & Battery Servicing

Our qualified installers fit only reputable battery brands with a proven track record of quality and industry-leading technology. Whether you need a new battery install or repairs and maintenance on an existing system, our team can help.

Pair Your Battery with the Right Solar System

A battery performs best alongside a well-designed solar system. Explore our residential solar and commercial solar solutions, or see the full range on our solar hub.

Get a Free Solar & Battery Quote

Find out how much a solar battery could save you. Get your free, no-obligation quote today and speak to a local Brisbane expert.