CASE STUDY | Small Home Battery Solution in Canning Vale, WA

10 kWh Solar Battery Installation

This Canning Vale member was already enjoying savings with their solar panels and wanted to retrofit a small battery to save even more. They were also keen to have protection from blackouts to keep the house humming when the grid was down.

A Small Home Battery Solution featuring a 10.08 kWh battery and 5 kW inverter, was installed at this Canning Vale home, with an AC-coupled battery inverter. The member accessed National Battery Rebates to lower the upfront cost of the battery.

System Information

Ideal For

This system is best suited to:

• Households with existing solar and moderate solar exports;
• Households with 1 to 2 occupants;
• Households spending around $150 per month on electricity;
• Households with a limited budget;
• Homeowners looking to reduce bills and increase energy independence; and/or
• Properties with limited installation space.

Site Specifics

The 10 kWh Alpha ESS battery was installed in the garage of this Canning Vale home, next to the existing Fronius solar inverter, allowing for necessary clearances and safety measures. This is the ideal location for a solar battery. 

This battery delivers moderate energy storage capacity for a Small Home Solution when paired with a suitable solar PV array.

The Opportunity

This member had wanted to install a solar battery at their home and the battery rebates provided the perfect opportunity.  

A Plico cutting-edge Small Home Battery Solution has helped this member:

• Maximise national battery rebates;
• Reduce ongoing electricity costs;
• Generate, store and use more of their generated solar energy;
• Earn VPP Rewards for their excess solar energy;
• Access blackout protection; and
• Future-proof their home from rising energy costs. 

Pricing

This member saved thousands with battery rebates and accessed our exclusive $1,500 Plico VPP Discount.

For homes with lower energy needs, space limitations or a tighter budget, we recommend a Small Home Battery Solution similar to the one showcased here. A battery solution of 9 kWh to 14 kWh is the perfect addition to solar panels for a small or low energy using home.