Our Story
Melbourne's honest solar battery team
We started Solar Batteries Melbourne because too many homes were being sold the biggest battery on the shelf instead of the right one. Our approach is the opposite: listen first, design second, and size the system to your actual roof, usage and goals.
Storing daytime solar for the evening, enrolling in a VPP, keeping the lights on through outages, or running a commercial site more efficiently, we design and install the system that fits. No oversell, no jargon, no pressure.
Right-sized systems
We size to your home or business, not our margin.
How We Work
From your first enquiry through to ongoing support, here is the path we follow. Every step is designed to get you the right system, answered questions, and confidence in your investment.
Step 1
Enquiry
You tell us about your property, existing solar setup, energy consumption patterns, and what you want to achieve. This conversation shapes everything that follows.
Step 2
Free Assessment
We visit your home or business, review your roof condition and orientation, analyse your load profile, and check your distributor network and grid connection status.
Step 3
System Sizing
We design a battery system matched to YOUR needs, not the biggest option. We explain the trade-offs, the battery chemistry, backup capability, and what capacity actually fits your situation.
Step 4
Installation
Our licensed electricians install the battery, inverter, switchboard modifications, and metering. We test everything, commission the system, and run you through how to monitor it.
Step 5
VPP Setup
If you choose to enrol in a Virtual Power Plant, we handle the paperwork and configuration so you can earn credits by sharing surplus stored energy back to the grid at peak demand.
Step 6
Ongoing Support
We are here after installation. Monitoring queries, software updates, performance questions, or warranty claims, we respond and help you get the most from your system.
What We Believe
These principles guide every decision we make, from the systems we design to the way we support you after installation.
Honest Advice
We size systems to your home and business, not to our margin. If a smaller battery is the right choice, we say so. Your needs come first.
Plain English
No jargon. We explain how batteries work, what a VPP is, what rebates mean, and what the trade-offs are. Understanding builds confidence in the choice you make.
Melbourne-Wide
We serve every suburb across metro Melbourne and beyond, across all five distributor networks. From inner suburbs to the growth corridors.
Why Melbourne Homeowners and Businesses Choose Us
Trust is built through clear process, honest advice, and results that match the promise.
Clear Process, No Surprises
You know exactly what happens at each stage: enquiry, assessment, design, installation, commissioning, and support. Nothing is hidden. We explain the costs upfront, walk you through every step, and keep you informed as the installation progresses.
Right-Sized Systems, Not Oversold
We size to your home or business needs, not to our margin. A 5 kWh battery that matches your load profile and goals beats a 10 kWh system sitting idle. We explain the trade-offs between different battery chemistries, capacities, and backup features so you make an informed choice.
Education, Not Jargon
We explain how batteries work, what a Virtual Power Plant actually does, and what the rebate and eligibility situation really is in plain English. Understanding the technology and your options builds confidence and trust in the decision you make.
Melbourne-Wide Coverage and Expertise
Serving Melbourne metro to outer suburbs. We work across all five distributor networks (AusNet, Jemena, CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy) from inner suburbs to the growth corridors. Local knowledge, local team, local support.
Ongoing Support After Installation
After installation, we don't disappear. We handle monitoring, respond to questions about performance, manage software updates, and help with any warranty or technical matters. Your system gets better with ongoing attention.
Serving Melbourne metro to outer suburbs
Ready to Store the Power You Make?
Get a free assessment of your home or business. We'll design a system that actually fits you, not the other way around.