Grid Connect with Battery Backup Power
Backup Power during Grid Failures
Did you know that your grid feed system disconnects from the grid during blackouts? In this case it does not produce any more electricity - neither for grid feeding nor for the supply of your house.
Australia's aging electricity grid with its above ground power lines will always be prone to failures - storm damage being the most common cause. A Grid-Feed Backup System supplies your house with power in the case of a blackout.
If you own a Latronics PV Edge 1200 or any SMA inverter you can upgrade your grid feed systems with backup power. Utilise your solar power when you need it the most - during blackouts.
We can upgrade your Latronics inverter with a basic backup system. You will need a 48V battery bank and regulator, an automatic transfer switch and another inverter to supply your selected powerpoints with 240 Volt.
SMA inverters can be upgraded with a more sophisticated 'Sunny Backup-System' and automatic switchbox, which integrates your solar array before using up power from your batteries. You can also incorporate an AC generator.
System Examples
We have compiled three system examples with prices for the major components. Please note that in most cases installation cost would be substantial as your house's powerpoints must be separated for crucial and non-crucial equipment. Cost for installation is not reflected in the prices shown.
Latronics
Automatic Transfer Switch
Latronics
1800W Inverter
Plasmatronics
60 Amp Regulator
Ritar
4 x 120Ah batteries
Battery Box
Made to suit
Latronics Backup
A small 48V backup system for Latronics PV Edge 1200 Grid Feed Inverters.
Makes provisions to integrate an AC generator.
Price: $6,016 (for listed items only)
SMA
Sunny Automatic Switchbox
SMA
5kW Sunny Backup Inverter
Ritar
4 x 120Ah batteries
Battery Box
Made to suit
SMA Backup
A small 48V backup system for SMA inverters.
Makes provisions to integrate an AC generator.
Price: $13,570 (for listed items only)
SMA
Sunny Automatic Switchbox
SMA
5kW Sunny Backup Inverter
Raylite
4 x 600Ah batteries
Battery Box
Made to suit
SMA Deluxe Backup
A powerful 48V backup system for SMA inverters.
Makes provisions to integrate an AC generator.
Price: $21,014 (for listed items only)
We install solar systems in Northern NSW and Southern QLD.
QLD:
Gold Coast (from Coolangatta to Southport), Nerang and Hinterland (Beaudesert) and out West (Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney)
NSW:
Northern NSW (Tweed Heads to Yamba, including Evans Head, Byron Bay and Ballina); the Far North Coast Hinterland (Grafton via Lismore to Murwillumbah) and out West (Casino to Tenterfield, including Drake and Tabulam, as well as Woodenbong and Bonalbo)
For larger system we also go up to Brisbane or down to Coffs Harbour and even Glen Innes. Other places by arrangement.
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