Installing solar panels
A new solar installation starts with your roof and when you use electricity. We’ll assess the space, sun and shade, then discuss whether a battery makes sense in the plan now or later.
Solar panel and home battery installation in Essendon
Thinking about solar panels, a home battery or both for your Essendon home? We’ll assess your roof, electricity use and any existing system before recommending what to install.
These opening images show SEN installations. See Essendon job photos below.
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What shapes the installation at your address
Your electricity bills show how much power you use, while the times you use it help us judge how much solar you could use directly or store for later. We also check usable roof space, sun and shade, the electrical setup and any plans for an electric car or other electric appliances.
For an existing solar system, we check the panels and inverter before proposing a battery. If blackout backup matters to you, we ask which circuits you would want powered. Backup needs suitable equipment and electrical work; a battery alone does not establish what will run during an outage.
Your home. Our own team.
The SEN person who assesses your home also designs the system. Our in-house team installs it, with a local base in Tullamarine.
A solar and battery job in Essendon
These photos are from one SEN job in Essendon. They show solar panels on a tiled roof and two battery cabinets beside a brick wall. The layout for your home depends on its roof, existing equipment and electrical setup.
From assessment to a written plan
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A call about your home. Tell us what you have now and what you want solar or a battery to do.
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A proposal you can review. We put the proposed system and price in writing, so you can see what is included.
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A site visit before a firm price. If you want to continue, we check the installation details at your property and put any changes in writing.
Common questions before you choose
Can I add a battery to the solar I already have?
Possibly. The panels and inverter you have now affect how a battery can be connected. We check the existing system before proposing a retrofit.
Will a battery keep the power on during a blackout?
Only if the system is designed and connected for backup. The equipment and circuits chosen determine what can run; the battery’s stored energy and power output affect how long and how much it can supply. See the Australian Government’s battery guide.
Do I need to choose a battery when I install solar?
No. We can consider your future plans while designing solar now. If you add a battery later, the options will depend on the equipment installed and what you want storage to do.
Start with your home
Tell us whether you’re planning a new system or adding to the one you have. We’ll use your free assessment to work through the options for your Essendon home and explain what happens next.
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