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[NSW, SA, QLD] 41.93 Kwh FOX ESS Eq4800 Solar Battery $5,299 after Rebates + VPP Perks @ Aussie Solar Batteries

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[NSW, SA, QLD] 41.93 Kwh FOX ESS Eq4800 Solar Battery $5,299 after Rebates + VPP Perks @ Aussie Solar Batteries
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AssociatedLSteven Y on 30/08/2025 - 16:34 aussiesolarbatteries.com.au (5212 clicks)
Last edited 17/10/2025 - 20:26 by 1 other user

UPDATED: Now compatible with Amber Electric

Score a FOX ESS EQ4800 solar battery from just $5,299 after rebates.

Pay from $5,299, dramatically reduced through government incentives (up to $16,000 for a 42 kWh system).

Available Systems & Pricing:

  • Basic| Price: $5,299 | Specs: Single-phase 5 kW inverter, 2 MPPTs + 41.93 kWh battery

  • Standard | Price: $5,499 | Specs: Single-phase 8 kW inverter, 3 MPPTs + 41.93 kWh battery

  • Plus | Price: $5,999 | Specs: Single-phase 10 kW inverter, 4 MPPTs + 41.93 kWh battery

  • Ultra | Price: $6,999 | Specs: Three-phase 10 kW inverter, 3 MPPTs + 41.93 kWh battery

  • Ultra Plus | Price: $7,499 | Specs: Three-phase 15 kW inverter, 3 MPPTs + 41.93 kWh battery

Why this deal rocks right now:

  • Battery prices are dropping: Home batteries are now being added to 1 in 5 solar installs (vs 1 in 20 just a few years ago).

  • Federal rebates are live: From July 2025, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers a 30% rebate, taking many systems from over $10K down to ~$6K — and this deal already lands at $5,500.

  • Real household impact: Solar + battery setups are helping families slash power bills, sometimes even earning credits.

  • Typical savings: with ~20 kWh daily use and $0.40/kWh electricity cost, you’ll save about $8 per day and usually recoup your investment in under 2 years.

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Comments

          • Yaman1 on 04/09/2025 - 19:45

            @Brick50: That makes sense. Probably why its only updated on the AU website.

    • supersabroso on 04/09/2025 - 16:08
      +1

      Just watch that sneaky clause in the contract as it says you'll be eligible to pay for the entire STC amount within 48hrs of the installation if they can't claim it from the government for any reason. If you figure out how to claim it yourself, you could potentially save yourself another $1,400 making this deal ridiculously amazing at $4.1k for a 42kWh battery + 8kW hybrid inverter installed. Google AI indicates that you can't do partial STC claims, it's all or none.

      • Brick50 on 04/09/2025 - 18:54

        Yes I am super sceptical that the person who commented earlier is going to be able to claim the additional stcs themselves

        • Monstro on 10/09/2025 - 10:59

          Seems very complcated but possible.. https://cer.gov.au/schemes/renewable-energy-target/small-sca…

          I guess you can opt to pay for the total and claim STCs yourself after installation.

          The contract T&Cs state in Section 1 (Payment & STCs):
          * You are agreeing to assign Aussie Solar Batteries Group the STC’s as part payment for your system. The STC’s will be assig directly to Aussie Solar Batteries Group or a Aussie Solar Batteries Group Agent. If the office of Clean Energy Regulator (http://ret.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/) determines you are not eligible to receive STC’s, and therefore Aussie Solar Batteries Group is unable to receive the STC’s as part payment, you will be liable to pay Aussie Solar Batteries Group the value of the STC’s, as determined by market rates.
          * If you are not eligible for STC’s, or if you wish to claim the STC’s incentive yourself, the complete payment (including STC’s value) of the system should be made in 48 hours after installation.

          • Brick50 on 10/09/2025 - 11:01

            @Monstro: They won’t be able to claim part STC’s only the whole lot

            • Monstro on 10/09/2025 - 11:02

              @Brick50: Sorry, yes that's what I meant - tell ABA that you're claiming the STC yourself so you can claim the whole STC lot after installation.
              You just pay the whole amount without rebate/discount first.

              • Brick50 on 10/09/2025 - 19:45

                @Monstro: You then need to wait 6+ weeks for approval from REC registry, seems a bit risky if your installer fills out paperwork wrong or some other issue arises.

                Why not go with an installer who is issuing the full STC, only downside is they will pay out at $38 each not $40 each

                seems like a bit too much could go wrong and I know it’s only September but if you wait 2 months for REC registry approval and something goes wrong you may miss out on the full rebate once it diminishes at start of year

                Requirements:
                Written compliance statement from solar PV designer and installer

                Written statement from solar PV retailer

                Written compliance statement from solar battery designer and installer

                Written statement from solar battery retailer

                A certificate of electrical safety, WA also needs a Notice of Completion

                Photos showing the solar panel or solar battery serial numbers on the product matches the listed numbers in the REC Registry

                Photos showing the inverter serial number on the product matches the listed number in the REC Registry

                Photos showing the installer met on-site attendance requirements for solar PV and solar batteries

                Invoice (optional)

                • Monstro on 11/09/2025 - 11:09

                  @Brick50: After doing more research, I agree with you. Not worth the risk.

      • branz on 14/09/2025 - 21:43

        According to the cheaper-home-batteries, the discount you got from the battery rebate is the STC you got from the system. e.g not it's 9.3 STC per KWH, the system is 41.93 × 9.3 ≈ 390. no the price is $40 per STC, which is about $15600. which matches to the discount from the federal rebat price $15000 ASB listed on their contract.
        You can't apply the STC again. As the contract states "You are agreeing to assign Aussie Solar Batteries Group the STC’s as part payment for your system."

        The $1,400 you mentioend might be the NSW state VPP incentive, which doesn't eligible to system more than 28KWh.

        That's my understanding

        • supersabroso on 15/09/2025 - 02:20

          You're referring to a different discount for VPP incentives, this applies to batteries that are less than 28kWh and has nothing to do with the STC discount we are referring to, this battery system is not eligible for the extra VPP incentive. It's interesting to hear that the new ASB contracts list $15k for the federal rebate because all the old ones list $13.2k so that would be an extra $1.8k, more than the $1.4k we're all estimating from the extra 4kWh of useable battery by Fox ESS' update

    • Monstro on 10/09/2025 - 11:17

      Was thinking of this too..

      In my case the total is $7,000 for the Plus because I need a meterbox upgrade (+$500) and want to replace my current inverter and DC couple (+$500).

      Total price is $20,200
      Rebate (STC) on the quote with 37.73kwh useable - $13,200.
      Net is $7,000.

      If I tell ASB (hypothetical) that I would like to claim STC myself - I will need to pay the $20,200 upfront then claim/sell STCs myself (https://cer.gov.au/schemes/renewable-energy-target/small-sca…).

      Total price as per quote $20,200 and pay on installation.
      Rebate (STC) claim on 41.93kwh useable for FOX ESS 1K5-BAT-4660-L9 (https://cer.gov.au/document/cec-approved-solar-batteries ) - $14,669 (approx. using rate above)
      Net is $5,531..

      $1,500 return for some hours of effort doesn't seem too bad..

      • Brick50 on 10/09/2025 - 19:46
        +1

        Written compliance statement from solar PV designer and installer

        Written statement from solar PV retailer

        Written compliance statement from solar battery designer and installer

        Written statement from solar battery retailer

        A certificate of electrical safety, WA also needs a Notice of Completion

        Photos showing the solar panel or solar battery serial numbers on the product matches the listed numbers in the REC Registry

        Photos showing the inverter serial number on the product matches the listed number in the REC Registry

        Photos showing the installer met on-site attendance requirements for solar PV and solar batteries

        Are you confident your retailer will provide all this, and it’ll be accepted after 6 weeks waiting to find out? I would rather just go with a retailer quoting the correct STC’s

        • Monstro on 11/09/2025 - 11:05

          After doing more research, I agree. Not worth the risk.

          • supersabroso on 15/09/2025 - 02:22

            @Monstro: Yep, this article from solar choice sums it up: The other method is to register with the REC and create the STCs yourself, this costs $20 and requires proof of system ownership and eligibility. After completing this process, the STCs can be traded like stocks on an open market or through what’s called the ‘clearing house’, however, this can take up to 12 months.

            Generally speaking, it is much easier and will result in a better outcome by passing your STCs to an honest and reputable installer. They can trade STCs in large bulk parcels and access better pricing through a broker.

  • san87 on 04/09/2025 - 21:23
    +1

    What is the workmanship warranty offered by ASB? Is it only 5 years?

  • AE on 05/09/2025 - 07:13

    I will try to claim the additional stcs but if not its by far the best quote I got, even compared to other foxess quotes. All of them had half the battery capacity at best, smaller inverters, just ac coupled and backup circuits cost extra. I went with the ultra plus setup + dc couple to my existing solar setup, that's $7700+$500 for dc coupling. I highly doubt that a sigenergy system with literally half the capacity justifies 2x the price, at least that's one of the quotes i got.

  • beldin61 on 05/09/2025 - 08:15

    Concerned by this new DOD for a number of reasons, I am not aware of any other battery manufacturers that go to 100%, this is just a money grab by Fox ESS on the rebate. I wonder about the ethics of this and if this is how they treat the Government then how will end users be treated in 5-10 years when claims start rolling in.
    And secondly the same applies to ASB who suddenly increased the price to match rebate increase. Lastly from a legal point, if the quote when signed constitutes a contract then the stated rebate is lower than what is actually claimed, is this either fraud or breach of contract, I would have assumed that new updated quotes would have been needed.

  • Dundundunnnn on 05/09/2025 - 08:47

    Pricing on their website seems to have gone up quite alot to match demand. Even with the higher rebates available.

  • RabidWolve on 05/09/2025 - 08:49

    Was gonna call today and they raise prices.
    Thought it was till the end of the month?

    • Brick50 on 05/09/2025 - 11:47

      gov rebate changed so the dodgy buggers increase their price to swallowed the additional $1485. Trade price has not changed on the batteries from screenshots I have seen

  • splats on 05/09/2025 - 10:44
    +2

    just signed up to ASB for 10kw single phase deal for old price of $6000 + $500 for DC coupling.

    Nick was pretty patient to deal with and explained things well for me.

    We will keep our existing Sungrow 5kw inverter with microinverters and hook that up to the Fox hybrid inverter which will replace my 9year old Fronius inverter. So i'll have the sungrow system to still generate solar as a redundancy if the Fox system fails for some reason.

    Interestingly, he said the Fox inverter has a built-in Dynamic Control Unit so no need to shell out $1650 (voltx price) extra to go over 10kw inverter max on energex se qld.

    • mapes on 05/09/2025 - 19:00

      Are they going to adjust the STCs to increase credit?

    • bcYield on 06/09/2025 - 22:57

      How much you got from your solar system? I have a similar aged 5kw like you and got only under 10kwh a day average. I might go a similar route as you if I am in.

      • splats on 09/09/2025 - 13:12

        2x 5kw inverters with about 13kw of panels. Anywhere from 25-30kw per day generated.

        • botchie on 09/09/2025 - 13:53

          damn thats poor, I have 6.6kw with 6kw inverter and get well over 40 in summer
          in winter just shy of 20

  • cbeard on 05/09/2025 - 14:37

    I signed before the deal closed, on the 10kW DC coupled, now just trying to work out the ROI before the 10 day cooling off period finishes.

    Does anyone know how to factor in the return from a VPP? They said they recommend Globird.

    With such a large battery is it even viable to go with wholesale (Amber?) and manually export during peak price events?

    • Edgecrusher on 05/09/2025 - 14:52

      Not a direct answer but I figured that using the free three hours with Globird would massivly increase my ROI by filling the battery from the grid, my biggest issue is that, ill probably have a fair bit coming in off my panels into the battery instead of the mains.

      But if I can maximise use during that time, pool pumps, dishwasher etc I might be able to pull it off.

    • mapes on 05/09/2025 - 19:04

      Why wouldn’t a larger battery be viable to go wholesale with Amber?

      If we sign up with Amber - is it possible to go the modbus home automation path to have more granular control over charge and sell back based on price?

      • supersabroso on 05/09/2025 - 20:20
        +1

        I don't think this battery is compatible with Amber. It's not even listed as a compatible system with Globird, only on the ASB website about their own VPP which seems to be with Globird as the incentives are identical.

        • Edgecrusher on 05/09/2025 - 20:38
          +2

          I contacted GloBird several days ago re this and received this reply:

          Thanks for checking us out.
          For ZeroHero the battery brand isnt important - the only reason we list some brands is because we can control from as a VPP and provide additional information from our app. For FoxESS - we don't have this level of support yet. But as long as you can set a schedule to charge and discharge the battery, then you can usually get most of the benefits. This means:
          Set your battery to charge between 11am -2pm so that it can be full for use (even in winter)
          Set your battery to be in self consumption mode especially between 6pm-8 pm - as long as your battery can cover your use then you can get $1 credit per day. In our experience most batteries can do this, but not 100% of the time. We don't have any experience with FoxESS so cannot provide any stats on how well it does with off setting consumption.
          For more info have read here:
          https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/energy-saver/zerohero/

        • GregFiona on 09/09/2025 - 20:45

          Not sure how true but rep said that it will be on Amber's list soon, it has already been tested

  • AE on 05/09/2025 - 22:33
    +2

    I would recommend that all of us send an expression of interest to amber, so they speed up smart shift and solar curtailment for foxESS. Unless you are a super heavy user and can regularly empty your battery it's probably better to support the grid and sell power during evening peaks.

    • AssociatedSteven Y @ Aussie Solar Batteries on 06/09/2025 - 09:01
      +1

      G'day, we are still running this deal throughout the weekend. Please submit your inquiry via our website to still be eligible.

      Prices have gone up to $6,500 - but we will honour $5,500 for Ozbargainers until the end of the week, cheers.

      • Ughhh on 06/09/2025 - 09:09

        Do you take calls during the weekend?

        • AssociatedSteven Y @ Aussie Solar Batteries on 06/09/2025 - 09:15

          Hi mate, you can reach our team still on WhatsApp this weekend on +61470440970

      • BrodensNephew on 06/09/2025 - 10:05

        Does this apply to original pricing for:

        Standard
        Plus
        Ultra
        Ultra Plus

        Have an enquiry already lodged. Happy to pull the trigger by end of the weekend.

      • ATD on 06/09/2025 - 10:23

        I've submitted an enquiry via your website - so hopefully no issues. I'm actually interested in the solar bundle as I don't have solar installed yet.

  • StopSpending on 06/09/2025 - 09:21

    Why are there no deals like this in WA?

    • AssociatedSteven Y @ Aussie Solar Batteries on 06/09/2025 - 09:26
      +2

      Hi mate, we have plans to expand. We've just increased our service area to SA, QLD and ACT. Stay tuned.

      • cookietime on 06/09/2025 - 10:03

        Can't wait to see your service in the ACT!

  • thechung on 06/09/2025 - 11:53

    I was on the fence with this deal, but since they are increasing the price, it put me over the line to get it now. I just whatsapped them to do 1x standard, 1x plus, 1x ultra and 1x plus with solar panels. I hope it goes well! haha

    • HitlersDad on 06/09/2025 - 12:00

      For investment properties?

    • BrodensNephew on 06/09/2025 - 13:22
      +1

      Lol high yield investment

    • Brick50 on 06/09/2025 - 18:14

      Lol, surely you didn't fall for the price increase…. prices should be coming down another $1485…

    • Name on 06/09/2025 - 21:47

      Increased prices made you get it? The increased price put me off even enquiring with them. It became less of a deal.

      • botchie on 07/09/2025 - 07:03
        +1

        Didn't he just say he will keep the price the same for ozbargain crowd .
        Besides 10kw deal at this price is a steal

        • Name on 07/09/2025 - 08:40

          Too many comments. Hah didn't see his reply to one of them that mentioned it. Makes sense now!!

          Thanks!

          • Brick50 on 07/09/2025 - 12:27

            @Brick50: I should clarify this is from a different retailer

            Wholesale prices I saw did not magically just change $1000 overnight, but ASB and others have probably updated their pricing to swallow the additional $1485 rebate given that it already seems like a good deal at 5-7k and they don't need to lower the price to sell their units

            • botchie on 07/09/2025 - 14:58

              @Brick50: Yeah obviously they are all making a killing on stupid government incentives but as far as I can find in Sydney this is cheapest for 10kw inverter , and roi is only few years out of 10 warranty

            • UltimateAI on 11/09/2025 - 15:59

              @Brick50: Looking at quotes, there seems to be a bit of variance in STC item price, perhaps there is a trading market or something, seems very strange.

              • Brick50 on 11/09/2025 - 16:39
                +1

                @UltimateAI: The less they pay you the more they make, simple

                They’re charging an administration charge on the $40 price they are getting

          • shanoo on 08/09/2025 - 21:17

            @Brick50: Hi, can you DM which installed you went with and share some number as well. i am in same boat

  • websterp on 07/09/2025 - 18:58

    I understand quotes received in Victoria for a like for like system would typically be higher than NSW but has anyone received any competitive offers here for this setup? I've inquired with Solarminer and their offer was $8250 with a 3-phase hybrid inverter.

  • ameel on 07/09/2025 - 19:00

    +$2k for ACT :(

  • GregFiona on 07/09/2025 - 20:06

    42Kwh batteries,10kWh inverter DC coupled(replacing existing solar inverter) = $6500(Sydney)
    Rep emailed me this after I signed the quote:
    “I still have 20 quote available and I can keep the original price. Thank you very much if you recommend it to your friends!

    Best Regard
    Lida”

    There is definitely a “grey area” regarding the STCs but price seems reasonable. Fingers crossed

  • cooldude123 on 08/09/2025 - 12:48

    ACT unfortunately has a $2k surcharge - anyone found cheaper pricing for the ACT compared to ASB?

    • xmchen on 08/09/2025 - 20:32

      would be interested to know as well

  • Captain Hindsight on 08/09/2025 - 13:40

    Anyone who's used this company got any feedback? Thx

  • Orrelljet on 08/09/2025 - 18:44

    Just wondering if the offer is still available? I assumed it had finished at the end of last week but now appears to be on again. OP, can you confirm, please?

  • skysurfer on 08/09/2025 - 23:12
    -1

    Everybody scrambling for the lowest possible price. No talk about what the cost of tbe lowest price is. One thing is most batteries have a.5C rating. Fox is .3C. Its a measure of how much charge current a battery can take. The higher number the better and its an indicator of the quality of the battery. Then theres the non hardware corners that get cut to be the lowest price (like installation quality that affects lifespan, reliability and performance), too many of those to list. Bargains do not always carry the lowest price tag, sometimes that gets the opposite result…..

    • GregFiona on 09/09/2025 - 04:48

      Welcome to Ozbargain!

    • AE on 09/09/2025 - 08:02
      +2

      that is true. but for paying almost double in my case for a sigenergy or fronius BYD system isn't justified either. I would say most people don't actually need that higher c rating, i would even say most people don't even need a battery and would be a lot better of getting just solar, especially in the northern states. FoxESS is just another new brand for australia but has been successful in other markets.
      I would put myself in the category that don't really need a battery but always wanted one and I like the idea of being more independent and selling more electricity during peak times with amber and to make any financial sense it has to be great value, ie lots of kwh / price as close to 0 as possible ;)

    • botchie on 09/09/2025 - 08:32
      +6

      this is rubbish take, the battery comes with 10y warranty, for $6k the system will pay itself off in 2-3 years, rest is bonus and one would hope in 10 years the battery will still work or worst case replacement will be much better and cheaper.
      people paying $13k for 13kw tesla are the true idiots here

    • satyag on 09/09/2025 - 10:06

      The 0.3C and 0.7C ratings represent recommended or tested charge/discharge rates for battery longevity and warranty conditions, but in practice:

      If the hybrid inverter size limits power to 10 kW, this becomes the effective charge/discharge power limit, regardless of the battery’s C rating.

      The C rating (0.3C for FoxESS, 0.7C for GoodWe) indicates the battery’s ideal or recommended current for optimal cycle life and performance.

      Operating above the C rating (higher current) is possible but may reduce cycle life or void warranty.

      Operating below maximum inverter power limits but within C rating is ideal for longer battery life.

    • supersabroso on 09/09/2025 - 22:15

      The inverter being sold is 8kW-10kW which means that the maximum discharge rate possible is 0.19C-0.26C so it's not an issue, the specs show that the average max discharge rate is 0.5C. There will be virtually nobody who can discharge their battery faster than 10kW regardless of brand (even the Powerwall 3 can only handle 10kW at double the price and 1/3 of the capacity). It is true that going with a supplier on the cheaper end carries a risk which is why people can choose to AC couple to minimise this risk. However, I don't think $20k-$22k for a battery is a bargain, it's only a bargain because the government is paying the lion's share for you. More importantly, it's got the same 10 year warranty that all the batteries have.

    • dji1111111 on 12/09/2025 - 10:10
      +5

      In solar / battery, ROI and payback period is king. I don't understand the brand snobbery from some people. Yeah, BYD/Signergy are all good but what is the point if it's priced so high that it doesn't even make sense financially?

      This is all same crap that was being said 9 years ago when I got my first solar panel installed. People were pushing premium brands like Fronius/SMA/Enphase for inverters (everything else was considered Chinese crap, including Sungrow and Growatt) and Sunpower/Q Cells/LG for solar panels. Funnily enough, reputable brands like Longi, JA Solar, Sungrow and Jinko were widely known as "cheap chinese brands" back then. On top of that people were pushing very expensive installers as if you don't use one of them, you are going to be doomed. I was new to the game and did end up going towards the premium end, but in hindsight, I would not do it again. Technology advances so fast in this industry that your premium product is going to be not so great in 3-4 years' time. Plus even the premium installers have not proven to be resilient anyway with some of them shutting up shop since then

      It's far better to get a budget system and pay back your investment as quickly as possible. There are many "budget" brands that are just not as well known here in Australia but still massive in other markets around the world. Just because it's not big here doesn't make it "cheap crap"

      It's up to everyone to make their own decision but I just dont' see a point in paying 20k for a premium system when I can get the equivalent battery capacity and solar panels for half that amount. Even if the product doesn't last as long, by the time it dies, the technology would have moved on so much that it's far better to buy another budget system than staying on with a premium product for 15-20 years

  • Ughhh on 10/09/2025 - 20:17
    +8

    Op is permanently in penalty box….whats the reason?

  • Lancerx on 12/09/2025 - 00:09

    How much would similar setup in WA cost?

  • mrXO on 12/09/2025 - 08:33

    Seems prices on their website are back to the old price.

    • botchie on 12/09/2025 - 09:16
      +1

      $1 cheaper even

  • JayBholeNath on 12/09/2025 - 09:25
    +3

    If you have ABN, register on https://osw.energy/au/ and you will see that the FoxESS batteries are even cheaper than the rebate amount you get from the government. I had access to their website for a couple of days befpre they took my access away as I am not an installer.

    After STCs(government rebate), following items would only cost about $2000 out of pocket cost incuding cost of delivery for my address. This was a couple of weeks ago:

    2 * EQ4800 Masters
    10 * EQ4800 Slaves
    2 * H1-5.0-E-G2 inverters

    You can check the STC prices on https://www.greendeal.com.au/ and do your math.

    On top of that they have special offers running sometimes for combo deals, etc.
    And they also have bigger discount via your dedicated OSW account manager for bulk buyers.

    This is a very dodgy industry and this is a good time to make million dollars for even a small retailer. If you can find an accredited installer who is happy to charge per hour and help you with STCs then it is entirely possible to get the above system installed for about $3500 - 4000.

    How do I make the above information visible to more people? I have spent over 100 hours in total and bargained with more than 30 solar companies and some electrician installers in the last 2 months. It's not that I don't have anything to do, I acually work 6-7 days a week but it rattles me that how these companies are ripping us off our hard earned money.

    This is only one supplier I am sure there are many other suppliers.

    @AE, @Brick50, @Monstro, @Dogsrule, @tunzafun001

    • botchie on 12/09/2025 - 09:41
      +2

      they are not ripping you off - they are ripping off stupid government with their stupid net zero policy
      in any case - $6k for 42kw is a great deal - regardless of who makes what
      most people pay well over $600 a quarter for electricity with minimal use .

  • mrXO on 12/09/2025 - 11:49
    +1

    Anyone have theirs installed yet? Whats the experience like?

  • blaast on 12/09/2025 - 20:47

    Can this system be completely off grid?

    • supersabroso on 12/09/2025 - 21:39

      It's not designed to be completely off grid as the inverter is too small and may trip if you use power intensive appliances together. However, it can be pretty close once you back up all your power points & lights and DC couple it with your solar panels. You could theoretically live off your own solar panels for years as long as your system is still working and your consumption is low enough. The suppliers seem very hesitant to give you enough backup circuits to get anywhere close to the capacity of the inverter, they really don't want it to trip, ever.

  • Ethire on 13/09/2025 - 09:54
    +1

    Has the price of this actually changed on their website since the deal expired? Maybe my eyeballs arent working but looks the same to me? The Ultra and Ultra Plus 3 phase systems look to have dropped in price.

    • GregFiona on 13/09/2025 - 09:58

      it has changed a couple of times

    • AssociatedSteven Y @ Aussie Solar Batteries on 13/09/2025 - 13:23

      Hello there, we've just undergone a restructure of the pricing, our entry price has been reduced to $5,299 - however you get a smaller inverter 5KW. Hope this helps!

      • HitlersDad on 13/09/2025 - 14:00

        What about customers who signed up on old pricing and now the increased rebate amount? Will you take care of them?

    • branz on 14/09/2025 - 20:56

      Their price for Ultra plus has reduced $200 somehow.
      I contracted them, they told me will send a new contract with the new price to sign.

  • ronyronron on 16/09/2025 - 09:15

    Hi all,

    Can anyone confirm in NSW a 10KW inverter limit for single phase? I've been liaising with ASB who are looking to install a further 13.2KW solar, 10KW hybrid inverter, 42KWh battery which will be DC coupled to new solar. I already have an existing 6.6KW solar with 5KW inverter. If there is a hard limit then this configuration won't work.

    My alternative plan would be to install 8.8KW solar DC coupled to the 10KW hybrid inverter, and connect existing 6.6KW solar to the new inverter - and remove the old 5KW solar inverter.

    The Essential Energy website doesn't state this explicitly so I'm unsure of what is allowed.

    Thanks in advance.

    • foggy10 on 20/09/2025 - 17:55

      It depends on your network area. If Ausgrid, it's 10kW export limit. Others (e.g. Endeavour) might be 5kW.

      Read this article which is really helpful: https://www.pscenergy.com.au/blog/what-is-the-export-limit-i…

      Curious - mind sharing how much your quote was?

    • supersabroso on 20/09/2025 - 18:26

      I don't think you can do that as the inverter limit is 10kW on a single phase. If you DC couple and chuck out your old inverter it'll work but it's overkill as you'll have almost 200% the capacity of the inverter with those extra 13.2kW of new solar panels. Unless you use electricity like no tomorrow, it'll be a waste of money and space on your roof, the inverter can only accept up to 15kW of input via DC power so a lot will be clipped, especially since you'll be export limited to 5kW as well.

  • Ash-Say on 21/09/2025 - 07:52

    My parents have 3.9KW system with 3KWh Goodwe inverter.

    Which would be best battery package to go with?

    • skysurfer on 21/09/2025 - 09:29
      +1

      That is not enough information to say. You need to speak to a good sales rep who will ask all the necessary questions to figure it out for their particular circumstances.

    • supersabroso on 21/09/2025 - 17:53
      -1

      Best value will be to throw all the old stuff in the bin and go for the $10.5k package which includes the 10kW inverter & 13.2kW of panels, also fork out the extra $500 for DC coupling if they want peace of mind from blackouts that last for multiple days/weeks. The only exception would be if they use almost no electricity or are planning on moving house within the next 5 years in which case just go for the cheapest battery only package at $5.3k.

      • GregFiona on 21/09/2025 - 20:04

        Not if you already have a 2yo 10.45 kW solar system and not enough roof space for 13kW panels :)

      • Brick50 on 21/09/2025 - 22:56
        +1

        Not sure why you got downvoted, 3.9kw system is basically junk with this battery. Not worth a home battery as it will never get charged from the solar and you'll be relying on grid charging. Better off getting new panels DC coupled as you said.

  • Brick50 on 23/09/2025 - 22:00

    So I imagine a few of you signed up for this battery, who has had theirs installed yet?

    • ufoninja on 24/09/2025 - 15:36

      I signed up on 04/09 was told installation ‘early October, someone will contact you to arrange’.

      So far nothing.

    • supersabroso on 24/09/2025 - 19:23

      I signed up on the 3/09, nothing so far. I'm about to cancel my contract as I'm still in the admin queue, not even the installation queue. They said they can't add a few extra solar panels cost effectively or maintain the existing warranty as they are mainly a battery company, so it looks like I'm going back to my original installer.

      • Lord Ra on 01/10/2025 - 22:39

        What did you end up doing @supersabroso?
        What were the prices from your original installer?

        • supersabroso on 01/10/2025 - 22:52

          I ended up cancelling with ASB, my original installer said they'd do it for $6800 with the additional 6x440W panels, however that doesn't include the canopy. Estimated install date is in 2-3 weeks. I figured that I'm never going to get the solar rebate ever again so I might as well pay the extra $1k for the additional 2.64kW of solar panels now, boosts my input to 13.17kW.

          • Lord Ra on 01/10/2025 - 22:56

            @supersabroso: That's great!
            What's a canopy?
            So same inverter, just extra panels.
            What battery set up did you get?
            Can you please dm me your installer, I'll get a quote. Let me know if you get any referral bonuses too.

            • supersabroso on 08/10/2025 - 23:05

              @Lord Ra: The canopy that all the installers are talking about is the Bunnings one that sells for around $108-$149 and are mostly out of stock on every Bunnings in the country. Very limited stock around and out of the available stock, a lot of them are damaged. This is critical as it protects your battery from the rain and more importantly, a lot of the sun. DM'd, they give out $100 referral bonuses.

    • HitlersDad on 25/09/2025 - 07:53

      I signed up 26 August before this deal and they are saying mid October. Pretty poor

      • GregFiona on 28/09/2025 - 09:43

        I signed one week after you and they said installation in 4 weeks. on Friday I was told 11/10 is the install date(NSW). I’m ok with that as long as there are no further delays

  • Lord Ra on 01/10/2025 - 22:53

    Google says that "the Australian federal battery rebate under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program will reduce each year from 2025 to 2030, including a drop in 2026."

    I can't find WHEN in 2026. Jan 1st or July 1st?

    • heysi on 01/10/2025 - 23:00
      +1

      Jan 1st

      • Lord Ra on 05/10/2025 - 03:23

        Thanks mate. Do you have a source link?
        I need to share with others.
        TIA

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