Home Battery Installation Melbourne
SAA accredited battery storage installation for Melbourne homes and businesses. Store your solar energy, slash your bills, and keep the lights on during outages. Carlin Co Electrical is an SAA Accredited Installer (S8099714) and NETCC signatory specialising in premium battery systems including Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall, Alpha ESS, and myenergi Libbi.
Why Install a Home Battery in Melbourne?
Melbourne electricity prices have risen sharply in recent years, and feed-in tariffs for solar exports have dropped to as low as 3.3c/kWh on some plans. A home battery lets you store the solar energy your panels generate during the day and use it in the evening when electricity costs peak. Instead of exporting cheap solar and buying expensive grid power at night, you use your own stored energy.
A well-sized battery system can reduce your grid dependence by 70-90%, deliver genuine bill savings from year one, and provide backup power during outages. With the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program now offering rebates of up to $372/kWh, 2026 is the most cost-effective year to install a home battery in Melbourne.
Battery Brands We Install
Sigenergy SigenStor
The SigenStor is a modular 5-in-1 system that integrates an inverter, battery, EV charger, energy management, and backup power in a single stackable unit. Available in 5-48+ kWh configurations using safe LiFePO4 chemistry, it offers 98.4% round-trip efficiency and IP66 weather rating with a built-in fire suppression system. We are experienced Sigenergy installers and can design a system tailored to your home and energy usage.
Tesla Powerwall 3
As Tesla Certified Installers, we install the Powerwall 3 with its integrated solar inverter and 13.5 kWh usable capacity. It is one of the most popular residential batteries in Australia for good reason: seamless app monitoring, Storm Watch backup, and the ability to stack multiple units for larger homes.
Alpha ESS SMILE5
A strong value option with 5.7 kWh usable capacity (expandable to 34.2 kWh) and a 10-year warranty. The SMILE5 suits homeowners looking for a reliable, well-priced battery with solid Australian support.
myenergi Libbi
Designed to integrate with the myenergi Zappi EV charger and Eddi hot-water diverter, the Libbi is ideal for households with EVs and solar, offering smart energy management across your entire home.
What Does Battery Installation Involve?
Every battery installation by Carlin Co follows the same rigorous process. We start with a site assessment where we review your existing solar system, switchboard, electricity usage patterns, and backup power requirements. We then design the optimal battery size and configuration for your home, provide a fixed-price quote with no hidden costs, and handle the full installation including switchboard modifications, backup circuit wiring, and commissioning.
Our installations include a dedicated battery backup switchboard with clearly labelled bypass, SPD, and grid circuits, professional cable management, and thorough testing of both grid-connected and backup modes. We also handle all the paperwork for the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate and submit the Certificate of Electrical Safety on your behalf.
Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate 2026
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides a point-of-sale discount on eligible battery installations. The rebate is approximately $372 per kWh, meaning a 10 kWh battery receives roughly $3,720 off the installed price. Carlin Co is a registered installer under this program and handles the rebate application as part of our quoting process, so you receive the discount upfront rather than claiming it later.
How Much Does a Home Battery Cost in Melbourne?
Installed battery prices in Melbourne typically range from $8,000 to $18,000 depending on the brand, capacity, and complexity of the installation. After the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, most 10 kWh systems land between $8,000 and $12,000 fully installed. We provide transparent, fixed-price quotes that include the battery, hybrid inverter (if needed), switchboard work, backup circuits, installation labour, and all compliance paperwork.
Why Choose Carlin Co for Battery Installation?
- SAA Accredited Installer/Designer (S8099714) and NETCC signatory
- Tesla Certified Installer and experienced with Sigenergy, Alpha ESS, myenergi
- A-Grade licensed electricians (REC 33210)
- 110+ five-star Google reviews
- Fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs
- Full rebate paperwork handled for you
- Professional backup switchboard installation with clear labelling
- Ongoing monitoring support and system optimisation
Get a Free Battery Assessment
Ready to store your solar energy and take control of your electricity bills? Contact Carlin Co for a free, no-obligation battery assessment. We will review your solar system, analyse your usage data, and recommend the right battery size and brand for your home. Call us on 0432 632 346 or request a quote online.