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AGL Power Advantage.
Increase your potential savings with a
solar battery system from AGL.
How can home solar battery storage benefit me?
Solar battery storage units allow the storage of excess solar energy
produced by your solar system, so it can be used when you need it instead of being exported back to the grid.
Batteries also help reduce peak power costs by using stored energy to
supplement any energy demand that is greater than what your solar panels
can produce. By doing this, you can avoid consuming more energy from the
grid, reducing your energy costs.
Finally, a battery storage unit can provide emergency power for selected
critical appliances such as your refrigerator and lighting, in case of any grid
supply interruption.
How does it work?
> When your home energy demand is lower than the output from your solar
panels, the excess power that would otherwise be exported to the grid
is stored in the battery. As you start to consume more power than what
your solar system can produce the battery will start to supply any stored
power (up to the limit of your inverter capacity) and reduce or eliminate
your import from the grid.
> Once the battery has fully discharged all of its stored energy,
any additional energy required will be drawn from the grid, ensuring
supply is not interrupted.
> Stored energy supply depends on your system capacity, how much
excess solar energy was exported that day and how much your
household appliances are consuming during the charging and the
discharging of the battery.
Did you know?
You can monitor your
storage system (solar
production, battery usage
and grid usage) using the
Energy Optimiser on the
system front panel.
It is also possible to access
this information online.
AGL solar battery storage.
Our multi-award winning energy storage product is produced by a global technology company, focused on making
innovative green solutions for the home.
Features
Benefits
Automatically stores excess energy from
your solar system.
> Reduce costs associated with purchasing energy from the grid.
> Achieve better efficiency from your solar system energy output.
Ability to charge from the grid or from
your solar system.
> Ensures power storage can be achieved during any weather
conditions.
> Can be manually adjusted for best efficiency.
Can provide back up storage to selected
appliances.
> Appliances of critical importance in the home can be managed
efficiently.
In built monitoring and programmable
discharge timing available.
> Optimise your energy production and consumption.
> Program discharge to provide power during peak tariff periods,
reducing costs.
> Accessible on all web enabled devices for greater control.
The solar battery storage system includes:
• 1x Hybrid Energy Storage System (4.5kW solar, 7.2kWh batteries, 3kW output).
• A certified mounting system.
• A new distribution panel for household loads you wish to back up.
• Help and advice selecting your home backup strategy.
• A wiring, circuit breakers and string protection (where required).
• Installation by a qualified, certified AGL solar electrician.
• Ongoing support from AGL for all your storage needs.
Frequently asked questions:
How long will the solar battery last?
The battery is designed to last for up to 5,000 cycles or a total of 10 years (whichever occurs first).
What is the capacity of the battery?
The battery has a total storage limit of 7.2kWh with 6kWh available for use, which is approximately 80% depth of
discharge. (100% discharge of batteries will lead to a reduced lifespan).
The battery has been designed to discharge at a maximum rate of 3kW. The time it will take to use this will
vary, based on your consumption (e.g. 2 hours if your demand is 3kW, or 6 hours if your demand is 1kW). If you
require more than 3kW of power, the surplus is purchased from the grid.
How long does it take to charge?
The maximum charging power available (4.5kW) would require at least 80 minutes of uninterrupted solar energy
production to fully charge. The capacity of your solar panels, fluctuations in solar energy production as well as
the amount of energy used to power your appliances - will result in charging taking longer.
Will the battery charge on a cloudy day?
If your solar system is not producing enough energy to charge the battery, you can purchase power
from the grid.
Where can I install a solar battery?
The battery will need to be installed in an indoor storage area, with adequate ventilation (30cm clearance on the
sides and 70cm in front of the unit) and in a temperature of no more than 40°C. Ideally it should be situated
close to your electricity distribution panel (we recommend an enclosed garage).
What size is a solar battery?
The battery is 672mm x 384mm x 682mm and weighs 140kg.