6.6kW
Just right for most family homes
Estimated price
about $3,990
or around $7/day over 21 months
- STC discount included
- 45 STCs ≈ $1,710
- Estimated savings
- $1,800 a year
- Trina 475W or Jinko panels
- 5kW power inverter
- 14 × 475W panels
Fairy Meadow · NSW 2519
Solar and batteries in Fairy Meadow
Solar, batteries and EV chargers for Fairy Meadow, Balgownie, Fernhill, Mount Ousley and Mount Pleasant. Plenty of roofs here already have panels, so this page starts with the question we are asked most: how to add a battery to a system you already own.
- Batteries added to existing systems, old inverter kept or replaced
- Federal battery rebate estimated at $3,402 on 13.5 kWh
- Battery placement checked against the standard and your flood level
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Solar in Fairy Meadow at a glance
Two ways
AC-coupled beside your old inverter, or a hybrid inverter that replaces it
STC Zone 3
Postcode 2519 sits in Zone 3 (rating 1.382), the same zone as Sydney
Floodplain
Part of 2519 is in the Fairy and Cabbage Tree Creeks catchment. Equipment goes above the flood level
Next door
Our office is on the Innovation Campus, beside Fairy Meadow
Batteries for existing solar
Adding a battery in Fairy Meadow: what decides the design
Three things decide how a battery joins the system on your roof. We check all three at the assessment, before anything is priced.
Your inverter
Its age, model and condition. A healthy inverter can stay with an AC-coupled battery. One near the end of its life is usually better replaced with a hybrid.
Your evening use
A battery earns about 27c on every stored kWh you use later, on our NSW figures. It needs both exported solar to store and evening load to use it on.
Where it can go
Not in habitable rooms, roof spaces or escape routes. A garage or protected external wall, out of direct sun, and above the flood level where that applies.
Old feed-in rates are gone
The NSW Solar Bonus Scheme closed to new customers in 2011 and ended on 31 December 2016. Systems that were on it now get a retailer feed-in rate, which is usually far lower. For an early system that exports most of what it makes, that change is often what makes a battery worth looking at now.
Network rules change and every connection is approved on its own merits — we confirm the limit that applies to your address in writing before install day.
Batteries
Adding a battery in Fairy Meadow
Home batteries attract two separate incentives. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program takes an estimated $3,402 off a 13.5 kWh battery, and NSW’s NSW VPP connection incentive (battery via federal program) can add more on top. Already have solar? We check your inverter first — some systems take a battery as they are, others need a hybrid inverter.
≈ $3,402
Estimated federal rebate on 13.5 kWh of usable storage
+ NSW
NSW virtual power plant (VPP) incentive when you connect an eligible battery to a VPP, on top of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount. The NSW upfront battery discount ended for installs from 1 July 2025.
Planning an EV?
Size your solar for it now. Our 10kW package comes pre-wired for a battery and an EV charger, so adding one later is a small job rather than a rebuild.
Solar prices in Fairy Meadow
What solar costs in Fairy Meadow
These are estimates, not fixed prices. Each one assumes a straightforward installation and already has the federal STC discount for postcode 2519 taken off. What your home actually costs depends on your roof, switchboard and connection — we confirm it in writing after a free assessment.
10kW
Medium homes & small businesses
Estimated price
about $5,490
or around $9/day over 24 months
- STC discount included
- 69 STCs ≈ $2,622
- Estimated savings
- $2,310 a year
- Trina 475W or Jinko panels
- 8–10kW power inverter
- 21 × 475W panels
13.2kW
Larger homes & small businesses
Estimated price
about $7,990
or around $10/day over 24 months
- STC discount included
- 91 STCs ≈ $3,458
- Estimated savings
- $2,900 a year
- Trina 475W or Jinko panels
- 10kW power inverter
- 27 × 475W panels
Included in every Fairy Meadow install
- Tier 1 panels (Trina or Jinko)
- System design and engineering
- CEC-accredited installation
- Grid-connection application lodged
- Wi-Fi production monitoring
- Export limit confirmed in writing
What can change your estimate
- Two-storey or steep roofs
- Roof type, such as Klip-Lok or terracotta
- A switchboard upgrade
- Three-phase connection
- Panels split across several roof faces
- An export limit on your connection
Anything that applies to your home is itemised in your written quote before you commit to it.
Estimates only, including GST, checked October 2026. STC figures use postcode 2519, 2026 deeming and an assumed $38 per certificate — the discount you receive depends on the certificate market on your installation date. Savings are modelled on typical usage and tariffs and are not a guarantee.
From quote to switch-on
How a Fairy Meadow install works
- Step 1
Free assessment
We look at the roof, the switchboard and a recent bill. If you already have solar, we photograph the inverter label and check its age and model, because that decides how a battery can be added.
- Step 2
Written quote
A quote with the battery, the inverter arrangement and every extra itemised. If you have an existing system, it shows the keep-the-old-inverter option and the hybrid option side by side.
- Step 3
Network approval
We lodge the connection application, including for a battery added to an existing system, and confirm your export limit before install day.
- Step 4
Installation
CEC-accredited electricians install, test and commission the system, mounting the battery and inverter where the standard and your block allow, then clean up.
- Step 5
Switch-on
Your retailer updates the meter and we set up monitoring for the solar and the battery together, so you can see what each one is doing.
Our work
Solar systems we have installed
Every install below is a real Kratos job, with the suburb and month it was completed. As we finish work around Fairy Meadow, those projects will appear here too.
Endeavour Hills, VictoriaAug 2026
10.45 kW Solar & 32 kWh Battery Installation- Endeavour Hills, Victoria
Smarter Home Energy with Solar & Battery Storage Kratos Energy has successfully completed another residential solar and battery installation in Endeavour Hills, Victoria, combining a 10.45 kW Jinko solar system with 32 kWh of GoodWe battery storage. Designed to help the household generate more of its own electricity, store excess solar energy and reduce dependence on the grid, this system provides a strong foundation for smarter and more flexible home energy management. Project Overview Location: Endeavour Hills, Victoria Solar System Size: 10.45 kW Solar Panels: Jinko Solar Battery Storage: 32 kWh Battery Brand: GoodWe Project Type: Residential Solar + Battery Installation Status: Completed The Solution The property was equipped with a high-capacity rooftop solar system using Jinko solar panels, strategically installed to make effective use of the available roof space. The 10.45 kW solar array works alongside a substantial 32 kWh GoodWe battery system, allowing solar energy generated during the day to be stored for use when required. Rather than relying solely on electricity from the grid after sunset, the household can make greater use of energy generated from its own rooftop solar system. Why Solar + Battery? Combining solar generation with battery storage gives homeowners greater control over how and when they use electricity. This installation is designed to help the household: Increase the use of self-generated solar energy Store excess daytime solar production for later use Reduce reliance on grid electricity Make better use of solar energy during evenings and high-demand periods Gain greater control over household energy consumption Build a more energy-resilient home Reduce exposure to rising electricity costs over the long term Built for Long-Term Energy Independence With 10.45 kW of solar generation capacity and 32 kWh of battery storage, this Endeavour Hills installation represents a significant step towards greater household energy independence. The combination of Jinko solar technology and GoodWe energy storage provides the homeowner with a modern energy solution designed around both current electricity requirements and future energy needs. From system planning through to installation, the Kratos Energy team focused on delivering a clean, practical and professionally installed solution suited to the property. Another Home Powered Smarter by Kratos Energy Every property has different energy requirements, roof conditions and electricity usage patterns. That’s why Kratos Energy designs solar and battery solutions around the individual needs of each customer. Whether you're considering solar for the first time, looking to add battery storage, or planning to upgrade an existing solar system, our team can help identify a solution suitable for your home. Thinking About Solar + Battery for Your Home? Discover how much solar generation and battery storage could suit your household. Talk to Kratos Energy today for a personalised solar and battery assessment.
What our customers say
“I am very happy to recommend Kratos Energy to anyone planning to install a solar panel and battery system at home. I found their pricing fair and affordable, and the service both before and on installation day was excellent. Thank you, Nessar and Wei.”
“We added a battery to our existing solar system, and the service was handled with minimal interruption. Ordering the parts and arranging installation was smooth and efficient. Kratos Energy and their team were wonderful to deal with, and I highly recommend them for their professionalism and ongoing customer support.”
Questions
Fairy Meadow solar questions
Can I add a battery to my existing solar in Fairy Meadow?
My solar is more than ten years old. Should I keep the inverter?
How much does a battery save?
What battery rebates are there?
Where can the battery go?
Is Fairy Meadow in a flood area?
How much do solar panels cost in Fairy Meadow?
Do you install in Balgownie and Fernhill too?
Further reading for Fairy Meadow
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