HELIOS ELECTRICAL GROUP
Battery storage designed around your solar system, electricity usage, switchboard and backup requirements.
Helios Electrical Group installs battery storage systems across Adelaide for new and existing solar installations, with the complete electrical system considered before equipment is selected.
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A battery needs to work with the property around it. We consider existing solar, electricity usage, inverter compatibility, switchboard capacity, backup requirements and future energy plans before recommending a solution.
BATTERY STORAGE ADELAIDE
A home battery can store energy for use later, reduce reliance on grid electricity and provide backup power where the system configuration allows it.
But capacity alone does not determine whether a battery system is suitable. Existing solar production, daily consumption, peak demand, available electrical capacity, inverter configuration and backup expectations all affect the final design.
Helios assesses the complete installation before recommending equipment so the battery is matched to the property rather than treated as a standalone product.
Battery capacity considered around how much energy the property uses and when that energy is required.
Existing solar, inverter equipment, switchboard capacity and electrical supply assessed before installation.
Backup, EV charging, solar expansion and future electricity use considered where relevant.
BATTERY SOLUTIONS
Battery systems for properties looking to increase solar self consumption and reduce reliance on grid electricity.
Existing solar systems can often be paired with battery storage without replacing the entire solar installation.
Where compatible equipment and electrical design allow it, a battery system can provide backup power during a grid outage.
Battery monitoring provides visibility over solar production, battery charging, household consumption and grid energy.
BATTERY SIZING
The right battery capacity depends on how energy moves through the property rather than simply choosing the largest unit available.
We look at solar production, overnight consumption, peak loads, future energy use and what you want the battery to achieve before recommending a system.
How much excess solar is typically available to charge the battery.
How much electricity the property consumes across a normal day.
How much electricity is normally used after solar production falls away.
Larger household loads and how much power may need to be delivered at once.
Which circuits or appliances you would ideally like available during a blackout.
EV charging, electrification, additional solar and other changes that may affect future energy use.
WHY BATTERY STORAGE?
Store excess solar energy during the day so more of it can be used later when the property needs it.
Battery storage can reduce the amount of electricity purchased from the grid during higher usage periods.
Compatible battery systems can be designed to keep selected circuits operating during a grid outage.
ALREADY HAVE SOLAR?
Many properties already have a functioning solar system and simply want to add storage.
Depending on the existing inverter, solar configuration and equipment, a battery may be integrated using the current system or require changes to the inverter and electrical installation.
We assess what is already installed first so the recommendation is based on the actual system rather than assuming everything needs to be replaced.
BLACKOUT BACKUP
Installing a battery does not automatically mean every circuit in the property will continue operating during a blackout.
Backup capability depends on the battery system, inverter, electrical design and the loads you want to operate.
For many homes, the priority is keeping essential loads available rather than attempting to operate everything at once.
Refrigeration, lighting, internet equipment and selected general power circuits may be considered depending on the system capacity and design.
We discuss backup expectations before installation so the system is configured around what is practical for the property.
OUR PROCESS
We review the property, existing solar, energy usage, switchboard, inverter equipment, available battery location and what you want the system to achieve.
Battery capacity, equipment, monitoring, electrical integration and backup requirements are considered before the final system is recommended.
The battery is installed, tested and commissioned, with monitoring configured and the system operation explained before the job is completed.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Battery size should be considered around your electricity usage, solar production, evening consumption, peak demand and what you want the battery to achieve. A larger battery is not automatically the best option if there is not enough available energy to charge it or enough usage to make use of the stored energy.
In many cases, yes. The best approach depends on the existing solar system, inverter, switchboard and battery equipment being considered. We assess the existing system before recommending whether it can remain as it is or whether changes would be beneficial.
Some battery systems can provide backup power during a grid outage, but backup capability depends on the equipment and electrical design. The circuits that remain available during a blackout should be planned before the system is installed.
No. Battery backup arrangements vary between systems. Some installations back up selected essential circuits while other systems may support larger loads where the equipment and electrical installation allow it.
Not necessarily. Some battery systems integrate through a hybrid inverter while others can be added to an existing solar installation using a different configuration. The most suitable approach depends on the equipment already installed and your intended system design.
Battery storage can be installed in some situations without rooftop solar, although whether that makes sense depends on the property, electricity tariff, intended charging strategy and what you want the battery to achieve. We can assess the application before recommending a system.
Yes. Battery systems can be installed on three phase properties, but the way the battery, inverter, monitoring and backup are configured depends on the electrical supply and selected equipment.
Modern battery systems generally provide monitoring through the manufacturer's platform or application. Depending on the system, this can show battery state of charge, solar production, household consumption, grid import and export and other operating information.
Some battery systems support Virtual Power Plant programs. Availability and compatibility depend on the battery equipment, energy retailer and the particular program being considered.
Helios Electrical Group provides battery storage installation across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. Send through your suburb, existing solar details and what you are looking to achieve and we can confirm availability for your area.
Tell us about your existing solar, electricity use and what you want the battery system to achieve.
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