Lee Saves $1,700 a Year with a 5.28kW Solar and Battery System
The Challenge
Lee owns a spacious five-bedroom home in Balgownie, NSW - a household with high energy demand and rising bills. He wanted to reduce his reliance on the grid and protect his family from ongoing price hikes. However, with the complexities of battery integration and installation challenges, he needed a provider who could manage everything seamlessly.
The Motivation
Lee’s top priority was a simple, stress-free experience. He didn’t want to get bogged down in technical details or rebate paperwork. He just wanted a high-quality system, installed right the first time, by a team he could trust.
The Solution
Wattle Powr installed a 5.28 kW solar + 16 kWh Sungrow battery system, designed to support the energy needs of his large family home. With a hybrid inverter and smart metering, his system provides day-and-night coverage, maximises self-consumption, and delivers reliable blackout protection.
System Installed
12 x Trina Vertex-S+ 440W Solar Panels (TSM-440NEG9R.28)
Sungrow 5kW Hybrid Inverter (SH5.0RS-ADA) with DTSU666-20 Energy Meter
Sungrow HV 16 kWh Battery
Annual Energy Generation: 5.12 MWh
Annual Savings: $1,700
The Outcome
Lee’s household now saves nearly $1,700 per year and has secured long-term protection from bill increases. His 16kWh battery provides reliable energy backup, giving his family peace of mind. Even with installation challenges, the Wattle Powr team delivered with efficiency and precision ensuring everything was done right, the first time.
Happy Customer
“I had the Wattle Powr team install a new solar system and a 16kWh battery. They dealt with all the complexities and made the process really simple for me. They were efficient and stayed until the job was done, even when they ran into a couple of challenges, they made sure it was done right, first time. Great work!”
