Project Overview
This Central Coast homeowner was paying about $400 a quarter for electricity and wanted to make a change. They wanted their own source of power at home and some backup for essential services during an outage. Those priorities shaped this Central Coast solar and battery installation. The customer was thinking beyond the next electricity bill and wanted a system that would suit their needs for years to come.
Sydney Solar & Roofing installed a 6.6kW rooftop solar system with a 28kWh FoxESS battery and partial blackout backup. The panels would generate electricity during the day, while the battery would give the homeowner another option when the sun went down. Rebates and interest-free finance helped them make the move without a large upfront payment.
What the client needed
- A long-term response to electricity bills of about $400 per quarter.
- Solar panels and battery storage installed together as one system.
- Backup power for selected essential household services during blackouts.
- Access to rebates and finance to make the upfront cost manageable.
Our objectives
Our job was to fit a new solar array to the home’s metal roof, connect it to the battery and arrange partial backup for the selected essential services. The homeowner needed the system to suit their electricity use without covering every circuit during a blackout.
We also needed to work within the customer’s budget. The available rebates, battery promotion and interest-free finance would affect how the homeowner paid for the system.
Provided Solutions
Central Coast Solar and Battery Installation on a Metal Roof
We installed a 6.6kW solar array on the home’s metal roof. It was a new installation, with the panels and FoxESS battery fitted as part of the same project.
The new panels gave the home a source of electricity during daylight hours. When the panels generated power, the household could use it directly. That reduced the amount of electricity it needed to buy from the grid at those times.
We connected the panels to the FoxESS battery system. Surplus electricity can charge the battery for later use, which was one of the homeowner’s main reasons for choosing solar and storage together.
FoxESS battery storage
We fitted the 28kWh FoxESS battery in a sheltered space at the property. The installation included a battery cabinet, wall-mounted equipment and the associated electrical controls.
Partial backup for essential services
We configured partial backup for the selected essential services. During an outage, the battery could supply those services from its stored charge. The installation does not provide whole-home backup.
Making the numbers work
The homeowner received a $1,723 solar rebate and a $5,723 battery rebate. Together, the rebates totalled $7,446. Sydney Solar & Roofing’s battery promotion also applied to the project, reducing the amount the customer needed to fund.
For general information about battery discounts, the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program explains the national scheme and its eligibility requirements.
Under the promotion for this project, the homeowner could proceed with $0 upfront and access a $15,000 interest-free loan over up to 10 years. They chose the finance option instead of paying the entire installation cost at once. That meant the household could get the system installed without finding the full amount in cash first.
At the homeowner’s earlier rate of about $400 a quarter, electricity cost roughly $1,600 each year. If their bills stayed at that level for 10 years, they would total around $16,000. That figure helped put the decision into perspective. The customer wanted to put money towards a solar and battery system at home, supported by the rebates and finance available for the project.
Final Outcome
The customer used the available rebates and finance offer to complete the installation without a large upfront payment. The homeowner left the project with a way to use electricity generated at home after sunset, with partial backup for their selected essential services.
Products used
- 6.6kW rooftop solar panel system on a metal roof.
- 28kWh FoxESS battery with wall-mounted equipment.
- Partial backup setup for selected essential household services.
Product Key Metrics
- Location: Central Coast, NSW.
- Solar array: 6.6kW.
- Battery storage: 28kWh FoxESS.
- Previous electricity bill: About $400 per quarter.
- Solar rebate: $1,723.
- Battery rebate: $5,723.
- Combined rebates: $7,446.
- Payment arrangement: $0 upfront under the project’s promotion, with access to $15,000 interest-free finance over up to 10 years.
- Backup coverage: Selected essential services.
Take Control of Your Future Energy Costs
If electricity bills keep arriving each quarter, a Central Coast solar and battery installation may be worth considering. Sydney Solar & Roofing can help assess your roof, discuss where battery equipment could be installed and explain partial backup options. The right system depends on what your household needs and how you use electricity.
Book a free consultation with Sydney Solar & Roofing or call 1300 007 727. Our team can discuss solar panels, FoxESS battery storage, backup requirements and the payment options available for your home.