STORE MORE ENERGY. SAVE MORE MONEY.
Take control of your energy usage with advanced home battery storage solutions designed for Melbourne homes. Use your solar energy day and night — and stay powered when the grid goes down.
What Is Battery Storage?
Your solar energy — available whenever you need it
A home battery storage system stores the surplus electricity generated by your solar panels during the day, so you can use it in the evening, overnight, or during a grid outage — instead of exporting it to the grid at a low feed-in tariff.
Without a battery, a solar system only benefits you while the sun is shining. With a battery, you can power your home from clean solar energy around the clock — dramatically reducing your dependence on the grid and the bills that come with it.
Modern home batteries are compact, wall-mounted, and virtually silent. They integrate seamlessly with your existing solar system and are managed automatically — you simply enjoy lower bills and greater energy security.
Benefits of Home Batteries
Six reasons Melbourne homeowners are adding batteries
A home battery transforms a good solar system into a complete energy solution — delivering savings, security, and independence.
Use Solar Energy at Night
Store surplus solar energy generated during the day and use it after sunset — dramatically reducing your reliance on expensive grid electricity.
Slash Your Power Bills
Avoid peak-rate grid electricity by drawing from your battery during morning and evening demand peaks when tariffs are highest.
Backup Power Protection
Keep your lights, fridge, and essential appliances running during grid outages. Never be left in the dark again.
Real-Time Energy Monitoring
Track your solar generation, battery charge level, and home consumption in real time via a smartphone app — 24/7.
Maximise Your Solar ROI
Without a battery, unused solar energy is exported at a low feed-in tariff. A battery lets you use that energy yourself at full value.
Increase Property Value
A solar-plus-battery system is an increasingly sought-after feature in Melbourne's property market, adding tangible value to your home.
How Battery Systems Work
Smart energy management — around the clock
Your battery system works intelligently in the background, automatically optimising how your home uses energy at every hour of the day.
Solar charges your battery
Your solar panels generate electricity. Your home uses what it needs first. Surplus energy charges your battery instead of being exported to the grid at a low feed-in rate.
Battery powers your home
When the sun goes down and your solar panels stop generating, your battery takes over — powering your home through the evening peak without drawing from the grid.
Smart grid top-up if needed
If your battery runs low overnight, your system automatically draws from the grid — but only at off-peak rates. Smart scheduling ensures you always pay the lowest possible tariff.
Seamless backup protection
During a grid outage, your battery system detects the failure in milliseconds and switches to backup mode — keeping your essential circuits powered without interruption.
Energy Independence
Stop paying for energy you already generate
The average Melbourne household with solar exports 40–60% of their generated energy back to the grid — receiving just 5–7 cents per kWh in return, while buying it back at night for 25–35 cents. A battery closes that gap entirely.
With a well-sized battery, many Melbourne households achieve 80–95% energy self-sufficiency — meaning they source the vast majority of their electricity from their own solar and battery system, not the grid.
Backup Power Protection
Melbourne experiences an average of 1–3 grid outages per year. With a battery in backup mode, your home switches to stored power automatically — in milliseconds — keeping your fridge, lights, medical equipment, and essential appliances running without interruption.
EV Charging Integration
Pair your battery with an EV charger and charge your electric vehicle from stored solar energy overnight — turning your car into an extension of your home energy system.
Battery Rebates and Incentives
Significant government support available now
Victorian homeowners can access thousands of dollars in interest-free loans and incentives. We handle every application — you don't fill in a single form.
Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Up to $8,000+Federal STCs provide an upfront discount on eligible battery and solar systems, reducing your out-of-pocket cost significantly at the point of purchase.
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Incentives
Varies by programSome Victorian energy retailers offer bill credits or upfront incentives for enrolling your battery in a Virtual Power Plant — earning money by sharing stored energy with the grid.
Not sure what you qualify for?
Rebate eligibility depends on your existing solar system, property ownership, and household income. We'll confirm your eligibility for free — no obligation.
Check My Battery RebatePremium Battery Systems
The world's leading battery brands — expertly installed
We're brand-agnostic. We recommend the battery that's genuinely best for your home, budget, and existing solar setup.
Tesla Powerwall 3
GoodWe Lynx Home F
Fox ESS ECS Series
Not sure which battery is right for your home and solar setup?
Get a Free Battery RecommendationOur Installation Process
Fully managed — from assessment to switch-on
We handle every step so you can focus on what matters — enjoying the savings and security of your new system.
Free Energy Assessment
We review your solar system, energy bills, and usage patterns to recommend the right battery size and brand for your home.
Rebate & Incentive Check
We confirm your eligibility for STC rebates and any VPP programs, and lodge all applications on your behalf.
System Design
Our engineers design the optimal battery configuration — capacity, backup circuits, inverter compatibility, and smart scheduling.
Professional Installation
Our CEC-accredited team installs your battery system cleanly and safely, typically completing residential jobs in a single day.
Monitoring Setup
We configure your monitoring app, set optimal charge/discharge schedules, and integrate with your solar inverter for seamless operation.
Handover & Support
We walk you through your new system in full and remain available for any questions — long after installation day.
Why Choose UPGRID NRG
Melbourne's trusted battery storage specialists
We're not a national call centre. We're a Melbourne-based team that takes pride in every installation we complete.
CEC-Accredited Installers
Every member of our installation team holds Clean Energy Council accreditation — the industry's gold standard for battery and solar work.
Brand-Agnostic Advice
We're not tied to any single manufacturer. We recommend the battery that's genuinely best for your home, budget, and existing solar setup.
End-to-End Service
From rebate applications to grid connection approvals, monitoring setup to post-install support — we manage every step of the process.
Melbourne-Based Team
We're a local Melbourne business. We know Victorian rebate programs, grid requirements, and local conditions better than any national operator.
Transparent Pricing
Fully itemised quotes with no hidden costs. You'll know exactly what you're paying for before you commit to anything.
Long-Term Partnership
We're here for the life of your system — not just installation day. Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support when you need it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about home battery storage in Melbourne. Still have questions?
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