How a Family in Blackheath Is Taking Control of Rising Energy Bills with Solar & Battery
Natasha with her daughter and puppy in front of their newly installed GoodWe home battery system in Blackheath, NSW.
For Natasha, a busy mum working in the education sector and raising her young daughter in Blackheath, NSW, home is where much of family life happens.
Living in the Blue Mountains also means heating and cooling play an important role in keeping their home comfortable throughout the year. But as electricity prices increased, so did the cost of that comfort.
This year, Natasha's electricity bills had climbed to around $400–$500 per month.
She wanted her family to be able to use the appliances they need and enjoy their home without constantly worrying about how much electricity they were using.
Natasha partnered with Wattle Powr to install a complete 13kW solar and 24.9kWh battery system, designed around how her family actually uses energy.
A System Designed Around Family Life
For Natasha, the goal was simple: reduce their electricity bills and take greater control of their home energy.
Wattle Powr designed an upgraded solar and battery system around how her family uses energy, helping them generate, store and use more of their own power throughout the day and night.
Her new system includes:
27 × AIKO NEOSTAR 490W solar panels
10kW GoodWe built-in inverter
24.9kWh GoodWe battery storage
The system is backed by strong product warranties, alongside Wattle Powr's 10-year workmanship warranty, giving Natasha confidence that her investment is designed to deliver value for years to come.
Her new solar and battery system is estimated to save the family more than $2,500 per year, or around $215 per month.
Wattle Powr installer safely secured on the roof while carrying an AIKO solar panel into position for installation.
Making the Upgrade More Affordable
Natasha has also taken advantage of the NSW Home Energy Saver Program, which provides eligible homeowners with an interest-free loan of up to $15,000 for solar and battery upgrades.
The program allows her to spread the upfront cost of her system through repayments over a period of up to 10 years, interest-free, while starting to benefit from lower electricity bills sooner.
Combined with available solar and battery incentives, the program made investing in a more energy-independent home more accessible for Natasha and her family.
Looking Forward to a Future Without Bill Worries
With their upgraded solar system and new battery storage now installed, Natasha and her family are excited about what comes next.
For Natasha, it's the freedom to keep her family comfortable, use the energy they need and enjoy their home without the same worry about rising electricity costs.
She's particularly looking forward to one thing: saying goodbye to high electricity bills.
With more of their energy now generated and stored at home, the family can look forward to greater energy independence, more predictable costs and a home that's better equipped for their future.
Could Solar & Battery Help Reduce Your Energy Bills?
If rising electricity costs are making you think twice about running your heating, cooling or everyday appliances, a properly designed solar and battery system could help.
At Wattle Powr, every system is tailored around your household's energy usage, your property and what you want to achieve.
With government rebates and incentives available for eligible systems, now could also be a good time to explore what's possible for your home.
Get your free personalised quote from Wattle Powr today.
