Hybrid Solar + Battery Systems
Generate, store and intelligently use your own energy.
Designed for homeowners who want the best of both worlds, our hybrid solar and battery systems allow you to generate, store, and intelligently use your own energy while remaining connected to the grid.
These systems maximise solar self-consumption, reduce reliance on rising electricity prices, and provide seamless backup power during outages.
They’re ideal for families who want greater energy independence without fully disconnecting from the grid.
Why Gold Coast Homes Are Going Hybrid
The Gold Coast is one of the best places in Australia to go solar — but panels alone only tell half the story. A hybrid system pairs your panels with battery storage so you're not just generating free power — you're keeping it, using it on your terms, and staying protected when the grid goes down.
Use Your Solar After Dark
Gold Coast households use the most electricity in the evenings — right when your panels have stopped producing and grid rates are at their peak. Without a battery, your cheap daytime solar gets exported for a few cents, and you buy it back at night for five to six times the price.
A hybrid system stores that excess solar and feeds it back to your home when it matters most. With SE Queensland electricity prices rising again in 2025–26, every kilowatt-hour you store instead of buy is worth more this year than last.
Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down
In March 2025, Cyclone Alfred left over 112,000 Gold Coast properties without power — some for up to a week. It was the largest power loss from a natural disaster in Queensland's history.
Standard solar systems shut down during a blackout. A hybrid system automatically switches to battery power — keeping your fridge, lights, WiFi and essentials running while you wait for the grid to come back. If the sun's out the next day, your panels recharge the battery and you keep going.
Make the Most of 300 Sunny Days
The Gold Coast averages around 300 days of sunshine a year, yet most homes export 50–70% of the solar they generate because nobody's home to use it during the day. That exported energy earns a feed-in tariff that's dropping — down 30% for 2025–26 to just 8.69c/kWh in regional QLD.
A hybrid system flips this. Store your excess solar, self-consume it later, and stop giving away your best energy for next to nothing.
Future-Proof Your Home
Heat pumps. EV chargers. Induction cooktops. Australian homes are electrifying fast, and each upgrade adds to your power demand. A hybrid inverter is built to scale — supporting battery expansion, EV integration, and smart energy management as your needs grow over the next 10–15 years.
And with the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program offering up to 30% off eligible battery installations from July 2025, the timing has never been better.
Energy Independence — With a Safety Net
Going fully off-grid is expensive and means you're entirely responsible for your own power supply. A hybrid system gives you the freedom of energy independence with the grid as your backup. Generate, store, and use your own power — and if your battery runs flat overnight, the grid seamlessly takes over.
All the freedom. None of the risk.
Ready to see what a hybrid system could save you? Every Gold Coast home is different. We'll assess your usage, roof, and budget to design a system tailored to your household. Not sure if a battery is right for your situation? Read our honest breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A hybrid system is the middle ground between a standard solar system and going fully off-grid. It keeps you connected to the main electricity grid but adds a battery to store your excess daytime solar power for use at night. If your battery runs flat, the grid automatically kicks in so you never lose power. It gives you the savings of solar storage with the safety net of the grid.
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Only if your system is specifically designed for it. Standard solar inverters automatically shut down during a blackout for safety reasons. To keep your lights and fridge running during a storm, we install a hybrid inverter with "island mode" or a specific backup circuit. If blackout protection is a priority for you (especially during Gold Coast storm season), let us know so we can specify the right hardware.
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Yes, absolutely. This is called "retrofitting." Depending on your current inverter, we can either AC-couple a battery directly to your house wiring, or we might recommend upgrading your old inverter to a modern hybrid unit to handle both the solar and the battery more efficiently.
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Yes. While the solar panel component still qualifies for the federal STC "rebate" (an upfront discount), the exciting news is the Cheaper Home Batteries program. This federal initiative offers up to a ~30% rebate on the cost of eligible battery installations. We can help you plan your installation to make the most of these incentives.
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Price varies based on battery size and backup complexity.
Retrofit: Adding a quality battery to an existing system typically costs between $8,000 – $14,000.
Full System: A complete high-quality hybrid system (panels + hybrid inverter + battery) for an average family home usually sits between $16,000 – $25,000. While cheaper options exist, we avoid "budget" batteries that degrade quickly or lack safety features.
See our Green Loans page to explore financing options from Plenti, Brighte, and other lenders.
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Most modern Lithium-ion batteries (like Tesla, Sigenergy, or Sungrow) come with a 10-year warranty. In reality, they will continue to work well beyond that, just with slightly reduced capacity—similar to how a phone battery holds a little less charge after a few years. We only install Tier 1 brands with proven longevity.
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If you have access to the grid, Hybrid is almost always the better financial choice. Going fully off-grid requires a massive investment in battery capacity to survive weeks of bad weather. Hybrid allows you to install a smaller, more affordable battery for daily savings, while using the grid as a cheap backup for those rare rainy weeks. Learn more about Off-Grid here.