The Story
Rising electricity costs prompted this Mount Gravatt East family to invest in a complete solar and battery solution.
Connect Energy specified a 6.65kW array paired with 24.2kWh of battery storage, optimised for the home’s consumption pattern.
Brendan on Google ★★★★★
“Professional, knowledgeable, helpful and excellent communication.i highly recommend Brett and the team. After sales service and answering questions I had was never a problem.”
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Installation Photos
Installer notes: Client is renovating his home and engaged us to remove his old small solar system and replace with awesome new panels, inverter, batts and gateway to bring his home energy up to modern age. We had lots of rain in recent weeks that prolonged the install but with perseverance got it done today, customer respected that we did not want to risk safety hazards and totally understood
From the Customer ★★★★★
“Client was very happy with the outcome and our detailed discussions on site, we are coming back to install a Sigen EV Charger in coming days as he decided he wanted one after talking through options with our staff onsite”
The Solution
Connect Energy installed a complete solarand battery solution for this Mount Gravatt East home, selecting premium equipment suited to the site’s generation profile.
Solar Panels
14 x LONGi 475W
LONGi Hi-MO X10 475W
25yr product / 30yr performance warranty
Inverter
Sigenergy 10.0kW
SigenStor EC 10.0SP (Sigenergy)
10yr warranty
Battery
3 x Sigenergy 8kWh
24.2kWh total storage
10yr warranty
System Performance
The system generates 9,674 kWh per year, with the battery storing excess daytime generation for evening and overnight use. This covers 484% of the household’s annual energy consumption.
Monthly Generation (kWh/day) Financial Impact
This system significantly reduces the household’s electricity costs, with savings that grow as energy prices rise.
$38,928+
Estimated Lifetime Bill Savings (20 years)
$6,697.50+
Government Rebates Applied
484%
Annual Generation vs Household Use
Government incentives applied to this project included Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and the Queensland Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which together reduced the upfront cost by over $6,697.50.
Environmental Impact
8 tonnes
CO₂ reduced per year
1,495
Trees planted equivalent
178
Long-haul flights avoided
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a 6.65kW solar + 24.2kWh battery save in Mount Gravatt East?
A 6.65kW system with 24.2kWh battery in Mount Gravatt East generates approx. 9,674 kWh/year, covering 484% of annual energy use. Payback: under 13 years.
What solar rebates are available in Brisbane?
Brisbane homeowners can access Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and the Queensland Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which together significantly reduce upfront costs. Connect Energy handles all rebate paperwork as part of the installation.
Can I add battery storage to my existing solar system?
Yes. Connect Energy regularly upgrades existing solar systems with modern battery storage, letting you store excess generation instead of exporting it at minimal feed-in rates.
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