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Contact Us →How a 5kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month
96% of battery charging from solar
In winter months, grid charging tops up your battery. With the right energy plan, you can charge during off-peak periods at very low rates - or even free.
Monthly averages based on typical weather. Cloudy days and seasonal variation mean some days will need grid top-up to fully charge your battery. Assumes ~35% of daily usage (5 kWh) during solar hours.
The Sunshine Coast lives up to its name with some of Queensland's best solar conditions.
Sunshine Coast is served by Energex. With 5.4 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.
Sunshine Coast residents qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program:
Queensland's Battery Booster program closed on 8 May 2024. Only the federal rebate is now available.
With 5.4 sun hours average and often larger homes with pools and air conditioning, 13-20kWh batteries are common. The abundant solar can easily charge larger batteries.