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Contact Us →How a 5kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month
89% 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.
Mount Barker is one of Australia's fastest-growing areas, with new homes increasingly including solar and battery systems.
Mount Barker is served by SA Power Networks. With 4.9 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.
Mount Barker residents qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program:
South Australia offers up to $2,050 for connecting a battery to a REPS-approved VPP, plus world-leading VPP earnings.
Yes! New builds are ideal for battery installation - you can plan the electrical layout upfront and often bundle battery costs into the home loan. SA's VPP programs make it especially worthwhile.