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Quick answer: At Battery IQ, we help Melton South residents calculate solar battery costs and savings. Battery prices range from $8,000-$16,000 installed in 2026, minus the ~$3,500-$4,500 federal rebate. With 4.3 average sun hours/day in Melton South, typical payback is 5-8 years for houses with solar.
3338
Postcode
Zone 3
Solar Zone
4.3
Avg Sun Hours/Day
VIC1
Grid Region

Your Year in Battery Power

How a 6.6kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month

Daytime Usage
Solar to Battery
Grid to Battery
Solar to Grid
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82% 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.

82%
Solar Charging
18%
Grid Charging
7
Months Exporting

Monthly averages include all weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, and rainy days). Individual days will vary significantly. Assumes ~35% of daily usage during solar hours. Data: CER Zone 3 | BOM Laverton RAAF

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Batteries in Melton South

Located in Powercor's service region, Melton South benefits from 4.3 daily sun hours and moderate solar potential in Zone 3. The suburb's expanding residential developments and predominantly young family demographic make it an ideal location for home battery and solar energy systems that support growing household electricity needs.

Melton South's wide, newer residential blocks with minimal shade provide excellent solar panel positioning for maximum daily energy capture.

Melton South is served by Powercor. With 4.3 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.

Melton South Battery Rebates 2026

Federal Rebate (Jan-Apr 2026)

Cheaper Home Batteries Program:

  • ✓~$336 per kWh capacity
  • ✓~$4,500 for 13.5kWh battery
  • ✓Max $16,800 (50kWh cap)
  • ✓VPP-capable required
Full Federal Rebate Guide

Victoria State Rebate

Victoria's Solar Homes battery rebate and interest-free loans are no longer available. Victorians can access the federal rebate.

  • •The Victorian battery rebate (up to $2,950) closed in late 2024
  • •The $8,800 interest-free loan closed in May 2025
  • •Federal rebate (~$372/kWh in 2025, ~$3,720 for 10kWh) available from 1 July 2025
  • •VIC solar panel rebate ($1,400) is still available for new hybrid systems
Victoria Energy Website

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Battery Resources for Melton South

Battery savings vary based on your usage, tariff, and solar setup. Our guides cover everything you need to make an informed decision.

Federal Battery Rebate Guide

How the Cheaper Home Batteries Program works and how to claim up to $16,800.

Home Battery Comparison 2026

Tesla Powerwall 3, BYD, Sungrow, Enphase compared. Updated costs and payback periods.

VPP Programs Explained

How virtual power plants work and what VPP-capable means for the rebate.

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