Hybrid Solar System
Grid + battery — savings and backup
Keep your home running during power cuts.
Hybrid benefits
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Grid connected
Benefit from net metering.
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Battery backup
Essential appliances stay on during cuts.
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Smart inverter
Smartly balances solar, battery and grid.
How it works
Panels, battery and grid — the hybrid inverter decides which source to draw from.
Step by step
- 1Panels generate power from sunlight.
- 2Your home runs on solar power first.
- 3The surplus charges the battery first, then goes to the grid.
- 4During an outage the battery keeps essential appliances running.
Good to know
- Costs more than on-grid because of the battery.
- Backup lasts only as long as the battery allows.
- Needs both a grid connection and correct battery sizing.
Best for
Homes, shops and offices in areas with frequent power cuts, where backup matters.
Designing hybrid solar and battery backup
How solar, battery and grid work together
A hybrid system manages solar generation, storage and grid supply. Priorities depend on inverter settings, battery reserve and tariff considerations. There is no universal solar-then-battery-then-grid sequence for every product. Ask the proposal to explain operation during a normal day, at night and during an outage, including which loads remain supplied and which are disconnected.
Select the circuits that need backup
Backing up refrigeration, lights and fans can make storage more practical than covering every circuit. Air conditioners, water heaters and large pumps can increase requirements sharply. Check starting loads, inverter ratings and backup-output limits. Transfer time depends on the equipment; do not assume every hybrid product provides UPS-grade continuity for sensitive electronics.
Plan battery reserve and future expansion
Decide how much stored energy is available for daily use and how much should be reserved for interruptions. Before adding storage later, check model, age, voltage and battery-management compatibility. Mixing different products or old and new batteries without manufacturer approval can create risks. Request the supported expansion limits and warranty conditions before buying with future growth in mind.
Compare the added cost with the backup value
A hybrid installation adds storage, compatible inverter equipment and backup wiring to the budget. Evaluate the inconvenience of outages, battery life and replacement costs alongside bill savings. Adding a battery does not itself increase solar generation. Where outages are uncommon and budget is limited, standard on-grid solar may offer a more suitable balance of cost and value.
Confirm export approval and commissioning
Not every hybrid inverter is approved for grid export. Confirm local rules and accepted equipment before installation. Commissioning should test grid failure, low-battery behaviour and essential loads rather than only showing that panels generate power. Do not assume a household rooftop subsidy includes the battery portion of the project; confirm the eligible scope through the official process.
Common questions
Can I add a battery later?
Only with compatible equipment and a suitable design. A standard on-grid installation may need an inverter change or additional equipment; ask for a written upgrade assessment first.
We handle everything. You just save.
- 1Free home visit & rooftop survey
- 2System design & itemised quotation
- 3Installation & subsidy support
- 4Solar on — you save, we maintain