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Contact Us →How a 5kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month
100% 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.
Townsville enjoys some of Australia's best solar conditions, making battery storage highly effective.
Townsville is served by Ergon Energy. With 5.6 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.
Townsville 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.
Ergon Energy serves regional Queensland including Townsville. They have standard battery connection processes and regional customers may have different tariff options than Energex areas.