Which SolarEdge battery do I need?

It depends on your supply, and the two are not interchangeable. The high-voltage Home Battery is the single-phase product; the stackable low-voltage LFP modules are the three-phase path with the Home Hub Universal inverter. A battery bought for one cannot be moved to the other, so this decision has to be right at quote stage rather than fixed later.

Can I add a SolarEdge battery to my existing solar?

Only if you already have a compatible SolarEdge hybrid inverter. The batteries are DC-coupled and SolarEdge-only, so a retrofit onto another brand — or onto an older non-hybrid SolarEdge inverter — means replacing the inverter. If you want to keep your existing inverter, an AC-coupled battery is the better path.

How fast does SolarEdge backup kick in during a blackout?

There is a short but noticeable delay via the Backup Interface, which SolarEdge describes as intentional. It is not the near-instant switchover some batteries offer — computers, some medical equipment and other sensitive loads will drop. If seamless backup is a requirement for your household, raise it before you sign.

Is SolarEdge worth it if my roof is not shaded?

Less so, and it is worth being clear about that. The optimiser architecture earns its extra cost on shaded, multi-orientation or complex roofs where per-panel tracking recovers real output. On a simple unshaded north-facing roof, much of that advantage disappears and you are paying for engineering you will not fully use.

Do I need optimisers on every panel?

With SolarEdge, yes — the architecture is built around per-module optimisers, and that is the point of the system rather than an add-on. It is why the brand performs well on shaded and complex roofs and why it costs more than a plain string setup. On a simple unshaded roof you are paying for engineering you will not fully use, which is worth saying out loud before you commit.

Can I install the SolarEdge inverter now and add the battery later?

Yes, and it is one of the better arguments for the brand. If you fit a compatible SolarEdge hybrid inverter with the solar, adding the battery later is a clean upgrade rather than a rebuild. The catch is that it has to be the right inverter from the start — an older non-hybrid SolarEdge unit will not take the battery, so tell your installer now if storage is on the roadmap.

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TradeUp program

Already have SolarEdge? Get a free $2,000 inverter upgrade

Existing SolarEdge homeowners can receive a free 10kW SolarEdge Home Hub inverter, single or three-phase, when they add a SolarEdge Home Battery and Backup Interface under SolarEdge’s TradeUp program. The Home Hub retails online for over $2,000.

Free 10kW Home Hub inverter, single-phase or three-phase
New 12-year inverter warranty
Three-phase homes need at least three SolarEdge three-phase battery modules
SolarEdge’s program ends 31 December 2026

Check my SolarEdge savings

The inverter is free; the battery, Backup Interface and installation are quoted by your installer. SolarEdge-experienced installers are prioritised, and your installer confirms whether your inverter qualifies. TradeUp is run by SolarEdge. Full terms: solaredge.com/aus/trade-up Read SolarEdge’s terms

SolarEdge Home TradeUp: One, Two, Free! Purchase a SolarEdge Home Battery with backup and upgrade your existing inverter for free. SolarEdge Home Battery plus SolarEdge Home Backup Interface, and the SolarEdge Home Inverter is free. — SolarEdge’s TradeUp artwork. *Terms are SolarEdge’s; your installer confirms whether your inverter qualifies.

SolarEdge Home Battery, angled front view — Image: SolarEdge

Meet SolarEdge Each panel works on its own, and one app runs panels, battery and car charger.

Every panel pulls its weight
A power optimiser behind each panel lets it work on its own, so one shaded or dirty panel doesn't drag the others down.
Spot a lazy panel fast
Panel-level monitoring shows how each panel is doing, so a shaded or underperforming one stands out.
Solar, battery and car, one app
Solar, battery, EV charging and smart devices are all watched and managed from a single SolarEdge app.
10-year cover, rebate-listed batteries
SolarEdge's Home Battery carries a 10-year warranty, and both its three-phase and single-phase batteries are on the approved list.
SolarEdge says long spells at extreme temperatures may void the battery warranty.

Built for roofs with shade, dirt or mismatched panels.

The company behind it

An Israeli company founded in 2006, known for inverters that use a power optimiser on every panel.

Founded 2006
Founded in 2006, SolarEdge began making inverters with panel optimisers in 2010.
Shipped at scale
SolarEdge says it had shipped 6.2 million inverters and about 143 million optimisers by early 2026.
East Melbourne office
SolarEdge's Australian office is in East Melbourne, with field technicians around the country.

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Request a match with up to 3 approved installers. Current availability, campaign geography and brand suitability are checked for your enquiry.
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Rebates at quote
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount — roughly a quarter off installed cost — plus your state layer, applied upfront at quote.

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Each state page lists its capital and regional centres, the battery rebate stack for that state, and the installers we match you with there. Not listed? Matching runs on postcode, so enter yours anyway.

New South Wales — 13 locations
Victoria — 8 locations
Queensland — 11 locations
Western Australia — 3 locations
South Australia — 1 location
Tasmania — 2 locations
Northern Territory — 2 locations
Australian Capital Territory — 1 location

Is SolarEdge right for your home? Fit and warranty checks

A good fit if…

Shaded, multi-orientation or otherwise complex roofs, where per-module optimisation genuinely pays
Homes already running a compatible SolarEdge hybrid inverter — this is the clean retrofit case
Three-phase homes, via the low-voltage LFP path with the Home Hub Universal inverter
Households wanting per-panel monitoring plus EV charging and hot-water control in one app

Consider the limitations

Your inverter is not SolarEdge — a battery retrofit means replacing it, which usually breaks the economics
You need seamless backup; the deliberate switchover delay will drop sensitive equipment
You have a simple unshaded roof, where the optimiser advantage largely disappears
You want the simplest possible product decision — the two-family split is a real trap

The SolarEdge range

Home Battery (high voltage)

Single-phase path, up to three per inverter

DC-coupled unit for single-phase homes. Not usable on the three-phase system.

Home Battery (low voltage, LFP)

Stackable modules, three-phase path

The three-phase option, paired with the Home Hub Universal Three Phase inverter.

Backup Interface (required for backup)

Whole-home or partial

Separate unit needed for backup and black start. Switchover is deliberate rather than instant.

SolarEdge specifications and source documents

Every panel gets its own power optimiser, so each one is tracked and harvested on its own instead of the whole string being dragged down to its weakest panel. That is where SolarEdge earns its money — shaded, multi-orientation and complex roofs — and it is also why the advantage largely disappears on a simple unshaded roof. The battery side is DC-coupled and not interchangeable: a high-voltage unit for single-phase homes, or low-voltage LFP modules that stack for the three-phase path, each needing a matching SolarEdge hybrid inverter. The ecosystem then extends to EV charging, hot water and load control in one app.

SolarEdge questions, answered

Which SolarEdge battery do I need?: It depends on your supply, and the two are not interchangeable. The high-voltage Home Battery is the single-phase product; the stackable low-voltage LFP modules are the three-phase path with the Home Hub Universal inverter. A battery bought for one cannot be moved to the other, so this decision has to be right at quote stage rather than fixed later.
Can I add a SolarEdge battery to my existing solar?: Only if you already have a compatible SolarEdge hybrid inverter. The batteries are DC-coupled and SolarEdge-only, so a retrofit onto another brand — or onto an older non-hybrid SolarEdge inverter — means replacing the inverter. If you want to keep your existing inverter, an AC-coupled battery is the better path.
How fast does SolarEdge backup kick in during a blackout?: There is a short but noticeable delay via the Backup Interface, which SolarEdge describes as intentional. It is not the near-instant switchover some batteries offer — computers, some medical equipment and other sensitive loads will drop. If seamless backup is a requirement for your household, raise it before you sign.
Is SolarEdge worth it if my roof is not shaded?: Less so, and it is worth being clear about that. The optimiser architecture earns its extra cost on shaded, multi-orientation or complex roofs where per-panel tracking recovers real output. On a simple unshaded north-facing roof, much of that advantage disappears and you are paying for engineering you will not fully use.
Do I need optimisers on every panel?: With SolarEdge, yes — the architecture is built around per-module optimisers, and that is the point of the system rather than an add-on. It is why the brand performs well on shaded and complex roofs and why it costs more than a plain string setup. On a simple unshaded roof you are paying for engineering you will not fully use, which is worth saying out loud before you commit.
Can I install the SolarEdge inverter now and add the battery later?: Yes, and it is one of the better arguments for the brand. If you fit a compatible SolarEdge hybrid inverter with the solar, adding the battery later is a clean upgrade rather than a rebuild. The catch is that it has to be the right inverter from the start — an older non-hybrid SolarEdge unit will not take the battery, so tell your installer now if storage is on the roadmap.