Solar panels batteries last between five to twenty-five years, but different solar battery types have different estimated lifespans. Additionally, a higher-quality battery will last longer.

Plico’s solar batteries have a cycle life of more than 6,000 cycles, equating to around fifteen years of productivity. For lithium-ion batteries, this is an industry-leading lifespan. When looking at which solar battery system to invest in, also take note of the warranty attached. Plico members receive ten years of ongoing support and maintenance; our technology can monitor your system day and night to mitigate potential issues proactively.

You can learn more about solar battery longevity by reading our article How Long Do Solar Batteries Last?

How much money will I save with a solar battery?

This heavily depends on your overall energy consumption, but a good starting place is looking at our solar savings calculator. Of course, how much you save depends on aspects specific to your situation – so give our friendly team a call on 1300 175 426 to get a more refined idea of your savings.

Beat blackouts with the right solar battery

Blackouts, or power outages, happen when electricity demand outweighs supply and creates power failures. Blackouts can impact many suburbs at once and last for long periods. They’re extremely inconvenient for residents as they can cause fridges to warm and food to go off; air conditioners and heaters won’t work, so temperatures can be uncomfortable; there’s the new issue that electric car owners won’t be able to charge their car!

A Plico solar battery gives you blackout protection, meaning that you’ll be able to keep your house powered no matter what’s happening with the grid. For electric car owners, this means you can keep charging your vehicle no matter what.

What if you already have solar panels but you want a battery?

You might be tempted by the benefits of installing a solar battery, but be wondering how it works if you already have a solar-only system. Plico can add a solar battery to your existing solar system.

There’s a high demand for retrofit solar batteries, and it makes sense since the lifespan of solar panels is longer than that of batteries. We have battery technology that’s purpose-made for adding to an existing system. View our battery-only products.

What are the disadvantages of using solar batteries?

As we’ve already touched on, for most, the major detraction of solar batteries is their upfront price tag (something Plico members don’t need to worry about). Other disincentivising factors could be the increased maintenance of your system and the worry of having to go through the process all over again if the lifespan of your battery is short.

We understand these concerns, and that’s one of the major incentives that drove us to provide ten years of ongoing maintenance and support – to ensure that our members are able to maximise the benefits of using green, renewable energy in a way that is better than shared community batteries.