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Upgrading Your System with Battery Storage
Grid-Tied With Battery: A Power Uprade
A grid-tied battery upgrade enhances your existing solar power system by incorporating advanced storage solutions. It not only converts and utilises solar energy but also optimises the storage of excess power for later use. Excess energy that would usually be sent back to the grid now charges your batteries, ensuring your essential loads remain functional during outages. This upgrade offers greater control over your home’s energy usage and potential for increased savings. Discover the seamless integration of battery storage into your grid-tied system and transform how your home utilises solar power.
Battery
Reliable Power, ENhanced Independence
Upgrade your existing grid-tied solar system with our advanced battery technology to ensure power availability on demand. By storing surplus electricity generated during peak sunlight, our batteries provide energy resilience, keeping your home powered during nighttime or cloudy conditions. Designed for durability and superior performance, these batteries enhance your system's efficiency and reduce grid dependency. This upgrade offers backup power during grid failures, ensuring essential loads and appliances continue running. Extend the usability of your solar energy and maximise your independence, making it a smart investment in sustainable living.
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Upgrading Your System with Battery Storage
Grid-Tied With Battery: A Power Uprade
A grid-tied battery upgrade enhances your existing solar power system by incorporating advanced storage solutions. It not only converts and utilises solar energy but also optimises the storage of excess power for later use. Excess energy that would usually be sent back to the grid now charges your batteries, ensuring your essential loads remain functional during outages. This upgrade offers greater control over your home’s energy usage and potential for increased savings. Discover the seamless integration of battery storage into your grid-tied system and transform how your home utilises solar power.
SOLAR PANELS
Capturing Solar Energy
With a battery storage solution, your existing solar panels continue their crucial role by capturing sunlight and converting it into direct current (DC) electricity. This DC electricity powers your home and charges the battery, ensuring energy availability during peak usage times or grid outages. Efficient solar panels optimise the amount of electricity stored and later utilised, enhancing both energy reliability and independence.
Solar Inverter
Optimising Energy Conversion
In your upgraded grid-tied system, the solar inverter continues its essential role by converting direct current (DC) electricity from your solar panels into the alternating current (AC) needed for your home. With a battery storage upgrade, the inverter also manages the flow of electricity to and from your battery system, ensuring efficient use of stored energy. It automatically switches to battery power during peak demand times or when solar production is low, maximising savings and enhancing energy independence.
Energy Monitoring
Smart Management And Savings
Energy monitoring is essential for maximising the benefits of your solar + storage system. It provides real-time data on energy production, usage, and storage levels, empowering you to make informed decisions on effectively utilising your stored energy. By understanding your energy habits, you can adjust consumption to reduce reliance on the grid and increase savings. This smart management enhances the efficiency of your solar investment, ensuring you harness the full potential of every solar-generated electron.
The Grid
Efficient USE, Savings Opportunity
With our battery upgrade to your grid-tied system, you gain more than just backup power. The grid serves as essential support, efficiently utilising the energy your system generates. When your battery is fully charged and your solar panels continue producing energy, this surplus can be sent back to the grid. This not only reduces reliance on the grid during peak times but also offers the opportunity to receive credits for the extra power you supply. We ensure a smooth connection to the grid, maximising savings and enhancing the efficiency of your solar investment.
Battery Upgrade
Options:
AC vs. DC Systems
Elevating your solar power setup with a battery means choosing between two main types of systems: AC Coupled and DC Coupled. Each offers distinct advantages depending on your current setup and energy goals.
AC COUPLED
SYSTEM
For homes already harnessing solar power, the AC Coupled system is a compatible and efficient approach. It integrates with your existing inverter, making it easy to expand your setup with battery storage. While integration is generally straightforward, some adjustments may be necessary to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. These modifications aim to enhance your system’s capability, providing a streamlined solution for those keen to upgrade their solar infrastructure.
DC COUPLED
SYSTEM
Ideal for those installing solar panels and batteries simultaneously, the DC Coupled system is a model of efficiency. It links the solar panels and battery storage through a unified inverter process, streamlining energy conversion from sunlight to electricity. Perfect for new installations, it offers a neat, efficient package that optimises your energy use from day one.
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Why Choose a Battery Upgrade
Battery Upgrade: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and reliability
A grid-tied battery upgrade is an excellent choice for solar system owners aiming to maximise energy efficiency and ensure reliable power during outages. This upgrade allows you to harness more solar power, reducing grid reliance and cutting electricity costs. It's particularly beneficial in areas with frequent power fluctuations or high energy rates, providing dependable backup and protecting against grid issues. Simple to integrate and economical, it's a smart way to enhance your home's energy security and independence.
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Advantages
Enhanced Energy Security
Instantly switches to backup power, ensuring vital household operations continue seamlessly during grid outages.
Energy Autonomy
Leverages stored solar energy for greater self-sufficiency and less reliance on grid power, especially during peak rates or outages
Efficient Use of Excess Energy
Captures and utilises surplus solar power, ensuring no waste and optimising energy consumption.
Considerations
Higher Upfront Costs
While the initial setup is more expensive, the benefits of energy autonomy and savings justify the investment.
Compatibility Checks
It’s essential to ensure your solar setup integrates smoothly with the battery system to avoid compatibility issues.
Efficiency Losses
Some power is lost during conversion and storage, a necessary trade-off for backup energy.
Battery Upgrade vs. Other System Types
EVALUATING
SOLAR SYSTEMS:
Battery Upgrade
When enhancing your solar power system, deciding whether to integrate a battery upgrade, maintain a grid-tied system, or transition to an off-grid setup involves understanding key factors like cost, energy independence, environmental impact, and future electricity savings. This comparison highlights the distinctions and benefits of adding a battery to your existing grid-tied system, effectively transitioning to a hybrid battery setup.
Considerations
Grid-Tied Solar System
Hybrid Battery Solar System
Off-Grid Solar System
Initial Cost (incl. GST)
From $11,500
From $24,500
From $38,700
Dependence on Grid
Full
Partial
None
Backup During Outages
No
Yes
Yes
Electricity Bills
Average 60% savings + Export Credits
Average 80% savings + Export Credits
None
Ideal For
Urban / suburban areas, lower initial investment
Unreliable grid areas, those seeking backup
Remote locations, full independence
Maintenance
Low
Medium (battery care)
Medium (battery care)
Scalability
High
High
Limited
Environmental impact
Low
Lower
Lowest
Payback Period
5-8 Years
7-10 Years
NA
This table is designed to streamline your understanding and decision-making process by providing a straightforward comparison of solar systems across multiple important features. It will help you determine which system type best meets your specific needs.
Battery Upgrade Pricing & Investment
Empowering Your System for Greater Autonomy
Upgrading your existing solar setup with a battery is a strategic step towards greater control over your energy use and enhanced grid independence, while also reducing your carbon footprint. Recognising that energy needs and systems vary, we prioritise tailor-made solutions that align with different consumption patterns and budgets. Our flexible starting prices are designed to make the path towards a more sustainable and independent energy future attainable for more households.
Low Power Usage
Small Battery*
- Average Current System Generation: 18-26 kWh/day
- Average Current Consumption: 10-15 kWh/day
- Average Grid Export: 8-11 kWh/day
Medium Power Usage
Mid-sized Battery*
- Average Current System Generation: 27-39 kWh/day
- Average Current Consumption: 16-23 kWh/day
- Average Grid Export: 11-16 kWh/day
High Power Usage
Large Battery*
- Average Current System Generation: 40-48 kWh/day
- Average Current Consumption: 24-28 kWh/day
- Average Grid Export: 16-20 kWh/day
Find out what affects the cost of your battery Storage Upgrade
Energy Needs
Battery size must align with consumption levels, impacting overall system cost.
Battery Capacity
Battery size, based on usage patterns, is a key investment factor.
Components Quality
High-quality batteries and inverters affect long-term reliability and costs.
Install Complexity
Integration and backup planning costs influence the overall investment.
Energy Goals
Grid independence or high savings goals require larger, costlier systems.
Tech Upgrades
Smart tech and EV charging boost efficiency but increase initial costs.
Custom Solutions
Personalised systems for unique needs can significantly alter financial outlay.
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The ZEN Solar Difference
Discover the Advantages:
5 Key Reasons to Choose ZEN Energy
1. Leading Solar Technology
Join the solar forefront with our market leading solutions. We’ve spent over a decade refining solar technology for New Zealand, ensuring our systems are not just cutting-edge but tailor-made to last. With the best of solar at your fingertips, step into a future of unparalleled efficiency and reliability.
- Expertly Curated Technology: With over a decade of refinement, we offer advanced solar systems tailored to New Zealand's needs for unmatched efficiency and reliability.
- Future-Proof Systems: Invest in technology designed for tomorrow, offering enduring performance.
- Stress-Free Experience: We handle all the complexities, ensuring a smooth transition to solar energy.
2. Seamless Solar Integration
We go beyond simple solar power; it's about enhancing your home with designs that resonate with its unique character. Our solutions fuse refinement with efficiency, making sure your solar setup is an integral part of your home's architecture.
- Aesthetic Integration: Our solar systems blend seamlessly with your home's architecture, enhancing visual appeal and efficiency.
- Custom Solutions: We tailor each system to your home's unique needs, ensuring a perfect fit.
- Smooth Integration: Expect installations that add value and look great.
3. Exceptional Support
Enjoy peace of mind with us, where expert help is a phone call away. Our commitment gives you the confidence to fully embrace your solar investment, knowing dependable support is always at hand.
- Expert Team: Access specialised support from our experienced team of in-house solar engineers.
- Prioritised Care: Swift, efficient service minimises disruptions.
- Rapid Resolutions: Our commitment ensures quick problem-solving and lasting performance.
- Lasting Performance Assurance: Our support extends over 25 years, affirming our role as long-term partners in maintaining your system's longevity and efficiency.
4. Precision-Engineered Solar Solutions
We specialise in precision-engineered solar solutions, designing systems uniquely tailored to power your home efficiently, maximise cost savings, and enhance your investment return.
- Tailored to You: Our systems are designed to match your lifestyle and financial goals.
- Expertise You Can Trust: With five specialist in-house engineers, we deliver unique, high-performance solutions.
- Proven Experience: Decades of knowledge ensure optimal system performance.
- Long-Term Assurance: Enjoy sustained benefits and peace of mind.
5. Pioneers in Solar Excellence
Since 2014, we've been pioneers in solar advancements in New Zealand. By choosing us, you join a tradition of solar excellence. Benefit from our evolving expertise and premium market-leading solar technology to power your home efficiently and sustainably.
- Pioneers Since 2014: Benefit from our deep expertise and continuous innovation in solar technology.
- Easy Transition: Our experience makes switching to solar smooth and enjoyable.
- Effortless Experience: We simplify your journey to sustainable energy, letting you focus on what matters most.
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