Why Solar Without a Battery Falls Short in QLD’s Energy Climate
After more than a decade helping families across Queensland make the switch to solar, I’ve learned a surprising truth: installing solar panels without a battery is a bit like buying a car without a fuel tank. It works great while the sun’s shining — but once it sets, your energy system essentially shuts down. Here on the Sunshine Coast, I see this frustration all too often. Families invest thousands into solar, enjoy lower power bills during daylight hours, only to be hit with high electricity costs every evening. Dinner time, dishwashers, nightly routines — all powered by expensive grid electricity because their solar system stops working when they need it most. That’s why I firmly believe that pairing solar with battery storage isn’t just a smart upgrade — it’s a critical step toward true energy independence for Queensland homes. My Journey from Solar-Only to Solar + Battery Advocate Five years ago, I was singing the praises of solar-only systems. Back then, feed-in tariffs we...