A hybrid solar system combines solar panels, a hybrid inverter and a home battery, so you can use solar power during the day and stored solar energy at night. It is the most effective way for a Melbourne home to cut evening power costs and keep essential circuits running during some outages.
Silicon Solar installs hybrid systems for new solar customers and adds batteries to existing systems. We work with leading battery brands including GoodWe, Sungrow, FoxESS, Sofar, PotisEdge and BYD, and we apply any battery discounts you qualify for directly to your quote.
Hybrid Solar System at a Glance
| Specification | Hybrid Solar System |
|---|---|
| Typical solar array | 6.6kW to 10kW of Tier 1 panels |
| Inverter | Hybrid inverter (5kW to 10kW) managing solar, battery and grid |
| Battery size | Commonly 10 to 20 kWh usable, sized to your evening use |
| Backup power | Optional backup circuits for lights, fridge and internet |
| Monitoring | App showing generation, battery charge and grid use in real time |
| Best suited to | Homes with high evening use, EV owners, outage-prone areas |
| Warranties | 25 year panel product, typically 10 year inverter and battery |
Tier 1 Solar Panels
440W to 475W Solar Panels
- Tier 1 solar modules from recognised manufacturers
- 440W to 475W high efficiency panels
- All panels on the Clean Energy Council approved list
- 25 year product warranty
- Local Australian warranty support
Hybrid Inverter
1 x 5kW Hybrid Inverter (larger sizes available)
- Manages solar, battery and grid power automatically
- Brands such as GoodWe, Sungrow and FoxESS
- 10 year inverter warranty (brand dependent)
- Backup output options for essential circuits
- Virtual power plant (VPP) capable models available
Roof Mounting and Racking
Panel Mounting Kit
- Racking for tin, tile and Klip-Lok roofs
- Anodised aluminium, corrosion resistant
- Engineered for Australian wind loads
- Lightweight, low profile finish
- Tilt frames available for flat roofs
Professional Solar Installation
Installation by Silicon Solar
- Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accredited, licensed electricians
- 10 year workmanship warranty
- Grid connection and meter paperwork handled for you
- Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) provided
- System handover and app setup on the day
How Does a Hybrid Solar System Work?
- During the day your panels power the home first.
- Surplus solar charges the battery instead of being exported for a low feed-in credit.
- Once the battery is full, any extra energy is exported to the grid.
- In the evening and overnight, the home draws from the battery before buying grid power.
- With backup enabled, selected circuits keep running if the grid goes down.
Because grid power usually costs several times more than the feed-in tariff pays, storing your own solar for the evening peak is where a battery delivers its value.
Benefits of a Hybrid Solar and Battery System
- Lower evening bills: use stored solar during the expensive evening peak.
- More self-sufficiency: rely less on the grid and on future price rises.
- Backup power: keep essentials running during an outage when backup is installed.
- Export limits matter less: store surplus instead of losing it when your network limits exports.
- Future ready: pairs well with EV charging and VPP programs.
Is a Battery Worth It in Melbourne?
A battery is usually worth it if you use a lot of power after sunset, have a large solar system exporting surplus, or want backup. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program reduces the upfront cost of eligible batteries. We look at your interval data or bills to size the battery so it fills on most days and empties most evenings.
How Your Hybrid Solar System Installation Works
- Free consultation and site assessment. We review your power bills, roof space, shading and switchboard.
- System design and fixed quote. You get a clear, itemised quote with the exact panel, inverter, battery and racking brands.
- Approvals and paperwork. We lodge the network application with your distributor and apply any eligible rebates and STC discounts.
- Installation. Our accredited team completes the installation, with most homes taking around one day.
- Inspection, meter and handover. We arrange the Certificate of Electrical Safety and meter reconfiguration, then show you how to monitor your system.
Rebates for a Hybrid Solar System in Victoria
Most Victorian homes can reduce the upfront cost through the federal Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) discount, which we take off your quote, and you may also qualify for Solar Victoria programs. See our Victoria solar rebate guide and, for the battery, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. We confirm your eligibility during the free assessment.
Why Choose Silicon Solar for Your Hybrid Solar System
Silicon Solar has been installing solar across Victoria since 2015. We are a CEC Approved Solar Retailer, a Solar Victoria Authorised Retailer and NETCC approved, with more than 4,000 customers served and a 4.9 star Google rating.
- Battery sized from your real evening usage
- CEC approved batteries installed to AS/NZS 5139
- Installers accredited for battery installation
- Battery discounts applied at the point of sale
- Local Victorian support after installation
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Frequently Asked Questions
A hybrid solar system pairs solar panels with a hybrid inverter and a battery. It powers your home from solar by day and from stored solar energy at night, drawing on the grid only when needed.
It is usually worth it for homes that use a lot of power in the evening, export a lot of surplus solar, or want backup during outages. We assess your usage before recommending a battery.
Most homes use a battery between 10 and 20 kWh usable. We size it so it charges fully on most days and covers your typical evening and overnight use.
Yes. We can add an AC coupled battery or replace your inverter with a hybrid model, depending on your current system.
Only if backup functionality is installed. Many hybrid inverters can supply selected essential circuits during an outage, and we will explain the options for your home.
Eligible batteries installed with solar can receive a discount through the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program. We check eligibility and apply the discount to your quote.