Newcastle Solar Battery Installers

Solar Batteries Newcastle

What Our Clients Say About Us

I wanted to add some more solar panels to my house and install Tesla batteries to make me as self sufficient as possible. After speaking to a number of companies, it was clear that HCB Solar had the knowledge to come up with a system that worked for me. The installation team were fantastic, worked hard and cleaned up after themselves. A brilliant experience and would have no hesitation in recommending them.

HCB Solar have been with us every step of the way on our journey towards sustainable energy at home, from the original supply and install of solar panels, to the Tesla Powerwall home battery, and finally to our wall charger for our Tesla vehicle. We have the complete package now, all designed, supplied and installed by HCB. For anyone looking to move into sustainable energy, HCB Solar come highly recommended.

I was very impressed with HCB Solar and their attention to detail. There was an issue with my mains supply and potential issue with the solar integration but Anthony and the installation team were upfront and made sure there was a plan of action to investigate and rectify. They never palmed me off, took full responsibility for the issue and ensured the solution would work. I am glad I went with HCB and got a premium product.

Newcastle Solar Battery Experts

Why Choose HCB Solar For Your Home

We are in Newcastle for the long haul. If we recommend a brand, it’s because we tested it ourselves at our own solar panel lab in Cardiff.

HCB Solar are proud to be the Solar Authorised Dealer for LG solar panels. LG are at the forefront of solar technology, including battery storage solutions. We ensure every brand we use, for any component we install, works to that same world best standard.

Our Solar Batteries

Solar batteries are revolutionising home solar power systems. Battery storage enables more families to use renewable energy to power their day-to-day lives. The result is greater self-consumption of solar generation and reduced energy costs. From 2.5kWh to 15kWh, any home situation can be covered.

Tesla Powerwall 2

The Tesla Powerwall 2 reduces your reliance on the grid by storing your solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining.

SonnenBatterie

A sonnenBatterie will allow you to cover around 80% of your yearly energy requirement with self-produced and clean energy.

LG Chem Battery

The high quality LG RESU10H type-R is an investment of the highest standard; high quality manufacturing and long term support.

Enphase AC Battery

Simple to install, very safe and reliable, and provides the lowest lifetime energy cost for both new solar customers and retrofit customers.

Q Cells Battery

Scalable storage solution from 6.3 kWh, 12.6 kWh up to 18.9 kWh, optimised for specific energy production and energy consumption.

Senec Solar Battery

Whether you already have an existing PV System or are yet to install one, a SENEC Solar Battery can enable you to use solar power 24 hours a day.

These systems provide clean, renewable energy and can help you cut your energy bills

NSW Empowering Homes Program is now open.

HCB Solar is honoured to be an Approved Supplier of the NSW Empowering Homes Program.

What's on offer?

The program aims to deliver solar and batteries to 300,000 Households in NSW across 10 years through interest free solar and battery loans for eligible households.

The initial Pilot is being rolled out in the Newcastle and Hunter Region with a wider NSW Rollout expected to follow.

Frequently asked questions

Which batteries are best for solar?

Solar batteries typically use one of three chemical compositions: lead acid, lithium ion, and saltwater. However, lithium ion batteries are the most common and best battery storage option for a solar panel system, though other battery types can be more affordable

How much does a solar battery cost?

How much a solar battery will cost will depend on how big a battery you want and whether you are buying battery storage on its own or with an inverter/charger. But could cost between $8,000-$15,000.

How many batteries do you need to power a house?

Unfortunately, this is not a simple question to answer. How much battery storage you need requires a little math; we need to know the size of your solar system, how much solar energy you produce and the amount of electricity you consume.

What is the usable storage capacity of a solar battery?

The usable storage capacity of a solar battery is the amount of energy that can be stored or discharged by the battery. This battery storage capacity can vary depending on the kW size of the battery you get to go with your solar system, i.e. a 10kW battery vs a 15kW battery.

How long do solar batteries hold their charge?

A solar battery can usually hold its charge for up to 20 years, but this can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including frequency of use and maintenance for example.

What is the biggest solar battery?

Some of the bigger batteries we have available include the Tesla Powerwall 2 with a 13.5kWh capacity and the sonnenBatterie with up to a 15kWh capacity. Contact us for more information on battery storage capacity.

What happens to solar power when batteries are full?

Once your solar batteries are fully charged, any additional solar power that is generated will be redirected and sold to the grid.

Can you overcharge a battery with a solar panel?

With solar monitoring technology it is unlikely you will overcharge your solar battery. These intelligent solar system technologies monitor the systems generation, your consumption and redirects additional energy that’s generated to the grid once the battery storage capacity is full.