Solar Batteries for Wembley Homes
Quality battery storage solutions for Wembley's established properties, with expert guidance on maximizing solar investment and energy independence.
Typical Property Profile
- • Established homes (1950s-1980s)
- • Mix of original and renovated
- • High ownership rates (70%+)
- • Family homes and professionals
- • Well-maintained properties
Energy Characteristics
- • Moderate to high usage (20-35 kWh/day)
- • Many have existing solar
- • Ducted or split AC systems
- • Home offices common
- • Quality appliances
Renovated Family Homes (30-40 kWh/day)
Updated properties with modern appliances, AC, and high energy needs.
Recommended: 15-20 kWh capacity
Best options: Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), BYD Premium HVM 16.6 kWh, Sungrow SBR192 (19.2 kWh)
Investment: $18,000-$26,000 before rebates
After rebates: ~$13,000-$20,000 (with DEBS + STCs)
Original Character Homes (20-30 kWh/day)
Well-maintained original homes with moderate energy consumption.
Recommended: 10-15 kWh capacity
Best options: BYD Premium HVM 11.0 kWh, Sungrow SBR128 (12.8 kWh), Alpha ESS SMILE-B3-PLUS (13.8 kWh)
Investment: $14,000-$20,000 before rebates
After rebates: ~$9,000-$15,000 (with DEBS + STCs)
Professionals & Downsizers (15-25 kWh/day)
Smaller households with home offices and quality of life focus.
Recommended: 10-13 kWh capacity
Best options: sonnen eco 10 (10 kWh), Enphase IQ Battery 5P (15 kWh), LG RESU10H (9.8 kWh)
Investment: $13,000-$18,000 before rebates
After rebates: ~$8,000-$13,000 (with DEBS + STCs)
Existing Solar Integration
Many Wembley homes already have solar systems installed:
- • AC-coupled batteries work with any existing solar system
- • DC-coupled requires compatible hybrid inverter
- • Older inverters (10+ years) may benefit from replacement
- • Battery can be added without changing existing solar
Property Considerations
- • Established homes may need switchboard upgrades
- • Garage or carport installations common
- • Some properties have limited wall space - consider ground mount
- • Character homes - maintain aesthetic with careful placement
- • Budget $1,500-$3,000 for electrical upgrades if needed
Network & Tariffs
- • Western Power network (SWIS)
- • Synergy customer - eligible for all WA rebates
- • Time of Use tariffs recommended for battery optimization
- • VPP participation required for DEBS rebate
- • Good grid reliability - battery provides backup security