SYDNEY SOLAR STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Maximize Your Solar Power with Battery Storage
WHICH SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ARE THE BEST FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS
We can help you optimise your solar system, powering your home efficiently & recommend the best smart home systems on the market to help you monitor your solar energy and store the energy for you to use later.
What Is Your Main Goal for Battery Storage?
When you're considering a home battery, the most important question to ask is: what do you want to achieve?
Your answer will determine the right system for your home. Most of our clients have one of two primary objectives:
1. Are you focused on SAVING MONEY?
Your goal is to maximize your solar investment. You want to store the free, clean energy you generate during the day and use it at night, slashing your reliance on the grid when electricity prices are at their peak.
2. Are you focused on ENERGY SECURITY?
Your top priority is peace of mind. You want to ensure your home remains powered through any blackout, keeping your family safe, your lights on, and your essential appliances running without interruption.
The Solution That Delivers Both, Without Compromise
For years, homeowners often had to choose between a system optimized for savings or one built purely for backup. Today, you don't have to compromise.
While we install a select range of high-quality batteries, the Tesla Powerwall 3 is our expert recommendation because it is specifically engineered to achieve both goals flawlessly.
It provides not only intelligent energy management to minimize your power bills but also the robust, whole-home backup needed to give you true energy independence.
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Your long-term Solar Battery Installation Success Depends on One Thing
The long-term success of a solar battery is not determined by the brand on the box, but by the expertise of the electrician who installs it.
As a Gold Master Electrician with over 20 years of experience in Sydney, I've seen premium systems underperform and fail due to incorrect configuration, and budget systems provide years of flawless service because the installation was meticulous.
The difference is always the quality of the workmanship.
Most solar companies are sales-focused organisations that subcontract their installations. Their priority is the sale, not the decade of performance that should follow.
At Pica Electrical, our model is different. You work directly with the expert electricians who will design and build your system.
Here is what our comprehensive approach includes:
Expert-Led Installation
When you contact us, you're not speaking to a salesperson.
I'm Kevin Balen, and I personally design and oversee every battery installation to ensure it meets my exacting standards.
This direct accountability is your guarantee of a safe, compliant, and high-performance system.
Independent Product Advice
While we are certified installers for leading brands, our loyalty is to you. We've installed and tested systems from Tesla, Sungrow, Enphase, SolarEdge, and BYD, and we'll recommend the one that best aligns with your energy needs, existing solar setup, and financial goals.
For example, a Tesla Powerwall is a fantastic choice for ultimate peace of mind, thanks to its industry-leading warranty and the company's proven longevity as a market leader. Meanwhile, a Sungrow SBR often presents outstanding value.
Meticulous Switchboard Assessment
A battery installation is a significant electrical project, and a critical component is your switchboard. To ensure safety and enable backup power during an outage, an upgrade is often necessary to comply with current Australian standards.
We conduct a full switchboard assessment as part of every consultation, ensuring our quotes are transparent and comprehensive—no hidden costs.
A Warranty That Matters
A manufacturer's warranty is void if the product is installed incorrectly. Furthermore, non-compliant installations can pose significant safety risks and may compromise your home insurance.
Our workmanship is our bond. We provide a personal lifetime workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's terms and are backed by a $20M public liability insurance policy.
You'll have a direct relationship with us for any service needs.
Our Commitment to You:
When you work with Pica Electrical, you receive an honest, expert assessment of your needs. We provide transparent pricing, a professional installation, and ongoing support from a stable, highly regarded electrical contracting business that will be here for the life of your system and beyond.
To help you make an informed decision, I encourage you to ask any solar company these questions:
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Who is the licensed electrician responsible for the installation?
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Is a comprehensive switchboard assessment and potential upgrade included in my quote?
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Who is my direct contact for warranty claims and service?
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What happens to your business when the rebates end?
If you are ready for a straightforward, no-BS discussion about your energy needs,
I invite you to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Schedule a time that works for you:
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Best regards,
20+ Years Experience | Fully Licensed & Insured
6/8 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
WHY YOU SHOULD SWITCH TO SOLAR
At Pica Electrical, we provide only the best solar battery systems to assist our residential and commercial customers to save even more money on their power bills.
For high-quality solar systems and batteries that you can truly rely on, choose the experts at Pica Electrical to help you make the right choice.
Discover the best options available in the solar battery market right now.
SAVE MONEY
Everyone loves to save money, especially when it comes to power bills, which is why solar batteries are advantageous. Creating your own power means you will only need to draw electricity from the grid on times when you use more than you generate.
PEACE OF MIND
Solar batteries also provide you extra security during blackout periods, solar energy storage can keep the lights on and provide enough power to run your household appliances by drawing energy from your sun-charged batteries.
Solar energy storage is an environmentally friendly way to provide blackout protection for businesses or homes, and depending on the size of the system, it can provide power for a few hours or even days.
WHAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY THAT CAN BE STORED?
How much energy can your solar system generate - time of year and your location
How much of that energy created are you consuming during the day
EPS (Emergency Power supply) which refers to a Solar PV System's ability to automatically or manually change over to powering your essential circuits from your battery storage system, in the case of a power cut.
How large is your battery storage system
What is your demand during peak hours from end of daylight to midnight
TESLA POWERWALL
13.5kWh - AC coupled domestic solar battery.
Being AC coupled it can be added to an existing solar system without the need for a separate solar battery inverter
Tesla Powerwall is a 14kWh battery with 13.5kWh of usable energy storage.
This is certainly enough to cover the energy load of an average Australian residential property overnight.
Pica Electrical is a qualified solar installer and is an approved Tesla Energy Installer.
SUNGROW SOLAR BATTERIES
WHY SUNGROW SOLAR BATTERIES?
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Sungrow Battery Capacity
The battery is modular, coming in 3.2kWh modules. One unit can have a minimum of 3 modules (9.6kWh) and scale up to 8 modules (25.6kWh).
Once you hit the 8 modules max you can go bigger but you need another unit. Going beyond one unit is uncommon giving the sheer size you end up with but it is very achievable .
POWER FAMILY EVERYWHERE. MAKE SUNGROW BE YOUR SMART CHOICE
SONNEN SOLAR BATTERIES
The AC coupled 10kWh sonnenBatterieEVO can be installed outdoors as well as indoors. Like a Tesla Powerwall it can be easily added to an existing solar power system. Making it a popular retrofit.
The DC coupled sonnenBatterie Hybrid 9.53 is impressively energy efficient at 98% and expandable from 2.5kWh to 15kWh. This modular design makes it a popular choice for customers who want to start small and grow.
OPTIMISED FOR PERFORMANCE
Comes with a proprietary intelligent Battery Management System and sonnenInverter fully developed by sonnen to support demand response programs and Virtual Power Plants.
QUALITY BACKED BY INDUSTRY'S LEADING WARRANTY
The sonnenBatterie Evo is backed with a 10 year or 10,000 charge cycle warranty on all components. We offer local service, sales and support right here in Australia.
Pica Electrical uses only CEC approved products for solar installations and we have been accredited to install Sonnen home batteries.
BYD BATTERY BOX
BYD Battery-Box Low Voltage (LV) charges using electricity generated either from your solar panels or from the grid when the utility rates are low; to power your home in the evening, when the sun is not shining or when utility rates are higher.
BYD Battery-Box Low Voltage (LV) is a 48 V lithium-ion battery that charges using electricity generated either from your solar panels or from the grid when the utility rates are low; to then power your home in the evening, when the sun is not shining or when utility rates are higher.
Battery-Box LV is modular and scalable in design, providing flexibility and ease of installation, and is suitable for all domestic applications.
With stackability of 1 to 4 B-PLUS L 3.5 modules, this battery is capable of delivering between 3.5 and 14.0 kWh of usable energy.It is possible to connect up to 3 Battery-Box LV in parallel, to deliver a maximum of 42.0 kWh.
WHY ADD A SOLAR BATTERY?
SELF CONSUMPTION OPTIMIZATION
Self-consumption of renewable energy is the future.
As renewable generation subsidies decrease around the world and electricity prices increase it becomes more economical to consume the energy you generate yourself.
ANY APPLICATION
From family homes to commercial applications, we can design a system for your specific needs.
So you can keep your power on hand. As a consumer, you want to work with a quality product that you can add to in the future if your needs grow.
With the installation of solar panels on your home, you are planning ahead for energy production. But, have you considered what you will do with the excess energy your solar array produces?
Solar energy storage, also known as a solar battery, is one way to make use of this extra power. There are many benefits to having a solar battery in your home.
For example, if you have solar panels that are connected to the grid, you can use stored energy to offset self-consumption during peak grid periods.
Additionally, a solar battery can provide blackout protection, meaning if there is an outage on the grid, you will still have power. This can be vital for homes with medical needs.
So, is now the right time to add a solar battery to your home? The answer may be yes!
GOT AN EXISTING SOLAR SYSTEM? IT'S EASY TO ADD A BATTERY
STEP 1
CONTACT US
Contact our friendly team today to organise an obligation-free quote.
We will ask you for your average daily kW usage for the last 12 months.
This number can be found on your electricity bills.
STEP 2
SITE INSPECTION
We are an electrical contracting business based in Sydney that believes in speaking with our customers and dealing with them face-to-face.
We will evaluate your solar system so that we can discuss the most suitable options with you.
STEP 3
QUOTE & PROPOSAL
Kevin Balen is a Gold Master Electrician and certified Solar installer and he will personally prepare your solar battery quote for you.
PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE
If you are happy with the quote and want to go ahead with your solar battery installation a deposit will be required to secure your battery order.
STEP 4
SOLAR BATTERY INSTALLATION
Kevin will order your products and confirm with you the installation date,
Your installation will be installed by Kevin and his team.
Pica Electrcial Pty Ltd. is certified by the Clean Energy Council and accredited to install your battery.
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CLIENT REVIEWS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Primary Service Areas Include:
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Northern Beaches: Manly, Dee Why, Avalon, Mona Vale, Freshwater, Curl Curl
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North Shore: Chatswood, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay
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Eastern Suburbs: Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Woollahra, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse
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Inner West: Leichhardt, Newtown, Marrickville, Balmain, Rozelle, Glebe, Annandale