Solar batteries
With Nectr, you have an option to choose between a new solar system with batteries or a battery addon if you already own solar. With a battery system, you can consume less from the grid by accessing stored energy.
There’s no better time to join the solar battery revolution
Avoid peak rates by using your own energy after dark with a solar battery
Fully installed by a Clean Energy Council Accredited Installer
Consume less power from the grid, and see the benefits on your bill
Our home battery options
To suit your budget and property type, we offer four of the leading battery brands.
All installations are carried out by either Clean Energy Council ’s New Energy Tech Approved Seller or Accredited Installers.
For further peace of mind and quality assurance, Nectr is the single point of contact throughout the process.
AlphaESS
Home solar batteries
AlphaESS solar batteries offer a more budget-friendly residential energy storage solution. Through their innovative solar battery systems, they cater to diverse energy needs with a versatile storage capacity of 3~20kWh.
^Includes Solar VictoriaNew South WalesQueens LandSouth AustraliaAustralian Capital TerritoryWestern AustraliaTasmaniaNorthern Territory Home program rebate based on you meeting eligibility criteria.
Qcells
Battery and inverter
Q.HOME CORE, an all-in-one energy storage solution backed by Qcells' Sleek design. An extended 15-year warranty, and powered by Samsung SDi technology, offering a versatile capacity ranging from 6.8 to 20.5 kWh.
^Includes Solar VictoriaNew South WalesQueens LandSouth AustraliaAustralian Capital TerritoryWestern AustraliaTasmaniaNorthern Territory Home program rebate based on you meeting eligibility criteria.
SolarEdge
Elegant energy solution
SolarEdge Home is ideal for solar systems with SolarEdge’s power optimisers.
The battery is modular with the minimum storage capacity of 9.7kWh which can be extended up to 29.1kWh.
^Includes Solar VictoriaNew South WalesQueens LandSouth AustraliaAustralian Capital TerritoryWestern AustraliaTasmaniaNorthern Territory Home program rebate based on you meeting eligibility criteria.
Sungrow
High Voltage LFP Battery
Sungrow offers a range of storage solutions for homes with its high voltage LFP batteries with the storage capacity of 9.6~25.6kWh for you to store your power for when you need it most.
^Includes Solar VictoriaNew South WalesQueens LandSouth AustraliaAustralian Capital TerritoryWestern AustraliaTasmaniaNorthern Territory Home program rebate based on you meeting eligibility criteria.
AlphaESS
Home solar batteries
AlphaESS solar batteries offer a more budget-friendly residential energy storage solution. Through their innovative solar battery systems, they cater to diverse energy needs with a versatile storage capacity of 3~20kWh.
- Battery dimension: 45.2x48.4x22.7cm
- Inverter dimension: 64x25x72.5cm
- Indoor and outdoor installation available
- Wall mount and floor installation available
- Product warranty: 5 years
Qcells
Battery and inverter
Q.HOME CORE, an all-in-one energy storage solution backed by Qcells' Sleek design. An extended 15-year warranty, and powered by Samsung SDi technology, offering a versatile capacity ranging from 6.8 to 20.5 kWh.
- Battery dimension: 45.2x48.4x22.7cm
- Inverter dimension: 64x25x72.5cm
- Indoor and outdoor installation available
- Wall mount and floor installation available
- Product warranty: 5 years
SolarEdge
Elegant energy solution
SolarEdge Home is ideal for solar systems with SolarEdge’s power optimisers.
The battery is modular with the minimum storage capacity of 9.7kWh which can be extended up to 29.1kWh.
- Battery dimension: 45.2x48.4x22.7cm
- Inverter dimension: 64x25x72.5cm
- Indoor and outdoor installation available
- Wall mount and floor installation available
- Product warranty: 5 years
Sungrow
High Voltage LFP Battery
Sungrow offers a range of storage solutions for homes with its high voltage LFP batteries with the storage capacity of 9.6~25.6kWh for you to store your power for when you need it most.
- Battery dimension: 45.2x48.4x22.7cm
- Inverter dimension: 64x25x72.5cm
- Indoor and outdoor installation available
- Wall mount and floor installation available
- Product warranty: 5 years
Which option is right for you?
Our solar sales consultants can help you choose the correct system size based on your energy usage and assist with the battery addon options.
Adding a battery to your solar system
If you already have solar panels installed or are looking at our solar + battery bundle options, Nectr has secured a range of leading home batteries.
How solar works
Adding solar panels to your home can result in savings on your power bills. By using power from your solar panels during the day you should see a steep reduction in your electricity bill overall.
FAQs about
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By harnessing the power of the sun and mitigating the harmful effects of fossil fuels, we can play a vital role in saving the planet. Solar power is 100% renewable and doesn’t use any water, gas, oil, or coal to produce power for your home or business.
Embracing solar energy not only helps protect the planet and alleviates the burdens of the Australian energy crisis, but it can also help provide financial relief in the face of ever-increasing power bills, fuel prices, interest rates, and inflation rates.
By adding solar panels to your home, you will begin using power from your panels during the day, rather than from the electricity grid, and you should see a reduction in your overall electricity bill.
Furthermore, installing solar panels can also increase the value of your property. Plus, when Nectr’s solar experts help you to customise and install the ideal system for your household, you could achieve a massive reduction in your electricity bill.
After speaking with a Nectr solar energy consultant and selecting the ideal solar system for your needs, we will arrange for one of our endorsed installers to come and visit your premises.
Nectr partners with a group of highly qualified, experienced and certified installers for our solar and battery bundled products. These Nectr-endorsed partners will take measurements at your premises and recommend the best location for your hardware, then schedule a date to come back and install your system.
Signing up for a solar energy plan is simple. Just visit the Nectr website and request a quote. Our solar energy consultants will discuss options with you to determine the best solar energy plan for your specific needs.
Solar batteries store surplus solar energy, providing benefits like energy independence, maximizing solar power utilisation, time-of-use savings, backup power during outages, reduced grid demand, and environmental sustainability. They extend the advantages of solar panels beyond daylight hours and work well with off-grid installations too.
There is a small range of rebates and incentives available to Australians who are looking at installing solar power systems at their home. For the most part, these rebates and incentives are offered by State Governments, and as such, will largely be determined by where you live and/or where you are installing your system.
Visit the Nectr website to learn more about which rebates and incentives may be available to you.
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Important information
| Network Area | Daily Supply Charge (cents/day) | General Usage Rate (cents/kWh) | TOU Usage Rate (cents/kWh) | Controlled Load 1 (cents/kWh) | Controlled Load 2 (cents/kWh) | Solar Feed-in-Tariff (cents/kWh GST exempt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausgrid | Flat: 102.47 TOU: 114.05 | 32.44 | Peak: 65.34 Shoulder: 31.73 Off Peak: 18.91 | 18.41 | 18.41 | 7.00 |
| Endeavour | Flat: 106.92 TOU: 132.66 | 32.85 | Peak: 58.92 Off Peak: 26.73 | 26.08 | 26.08 | 7.00 |
| Essential | Flat: 182.16 TOU: 192.28 | 35.93 | Peak: 48.58 Shoulder: 42.61 Off Peak: 27.53 | 20.64 | 20.64 | 7.00 |
| Energex | Flat: 114.99 TOU: 105.21 | 29.27 | Peak: 38.46 Shoulder: 30.05 Off Peak: 22.13 | 21.74 | 21.74 | 7.70 |
| SA Power Networks | Flat: 135.01 TOU: 134.91 | 41.65 | Peak: 46.82 Shoulder: 30.20 Off Peak: 34.69 | 22.10 | 22.10 | 6.70 |
| Evoenergy | Flat: 99.69 TOU: 99.58 | 27.88 | Peak: 37.59 Shoulder: 27.67 Off Peak: 18.80 | 17.49 | 17.49 | 4.40 |
| Jemena | 101.80 | 28.94 | Peak: 34.93 Off Peak: 24.12 | 23.49 | n/a | 6.70 |
| CitiPower | 104.88 | 26.13 | Peak: 33.84 Off Peak: 22.21 | 20.67 | n/a | 6.70 |
| United Energy | 96.24 | 28.25 | Peak: 36.67 Off Peak: 23.72 | 21.95 | n/a | 6.70 |
| PowerCor | 115.72 | 29.30 | Peak: 37.96 Off Peak: 24.67 | 22.78 | n/a | 6.70 |
| AusNet | 119.26 | 34.66 | Peak: 44.39 Off Peak: 25.82 | 25.82 | n/a | 6.70 |
- You must meet our eligibility criteria
- Your premises is located in an area that Nectr services
- You have secured any local council, home loan lender and other third-party approvals required for a battery to be installed
- Must own the premises where the battery system is being installed
- Premises must be suitable to install a battery system
- Must currently have a fully functioning solar system installed that is compatible with battery system and exports at least 2MWh of electricity a year
- Must have an available, continuous and reliable broadband internet connection at the premises with an internet modem, a spare ethernet portal and WIFI connectivity
- No one on your premises can be dependent on life support
- Electricity plan
We don’t plan to change your energy plan pricing during the five-year contract term.
The only reason we would be able to vary your electricity prices, is where the costs we incur in selling you electricity varies or we expect they will, but only where that cost variation arises from a future Change in Law. Some examples of previous Change in Law events include the introduction of a carbon tax and a new government levy to support ambulance services. We would provide you with advance notice of any variation in your electricity prices.
- Solar and battery component
Monthly cost is calculated on total cost of solar and battery (Nectr does not add fees or mark ups) divided into 60 equal installments.
If you decide to exit the Solar Battery contract early, you must pay the remainder of the Battery balance. Please note, the Battery Price decreases uniformly each month before reaching $0 on the day your contract ends at 5 years.
If you decide to exit the Solar Battery contract, you can still continue with the associated energy plan and $10 VPP participation. However you can also switch to another retailer at this point with no exit fees.
Some reasons for early exit include:
- You sell or vacate your premise
- You fail to pay three bills by their due date in any 12-month period
- You fail to meet eligibility criteria of contracts during the contract period
Nectr Plan Fees & Rates are set by your Local Energy Network Distributor and charged to Nectr on your behalf. You can review all the key fees in our Plans and fees page.
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Basic Plan Information Document (BPID) is available upon request. A BPID is an information sheet that contains all the key details of a plan. Please contact our team for more information.
