Home Electrification in Australia: Affordable & Green

1. Assess your home’s energy use: Start by identifying the biggest energy draws (e.g. heating, hot water, cooking). This helps prioritize which upgrades deliver the most savings. Evaluate your roof for solar potential, and check your electrical panel to see if it can accommodate more load (for EV charging, etc.).
   
   
2. Install solar panels: Rooftop solar is the gateway to electrification. Aussie Solar Tech offers solar panel installation tailored to your home’s needs. Generating your own electricity with solar dramatically reduces grid consumption. Thanks to the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs), typical systems (e.g. 6–7 kW) get a rebate ($400–$600 per kW, around $2,000 off a 6.6 kW system). This upfront saving, plus rising electricity prices, means solar panels often pay for themselves in ~4–6 years.
   
   
3. Add a Inverter: A solar inverter is the pillar of your solar system, converting the DC electricity your solar panels generate into usable AC electricity for your home. Choosing a top-of-the-line inverter ensures optimal efficiency and dependability. Aussie Solar Tech offers a range of state-of-the-art, WiFi-enabled inverters that enable you to monitor your solar energy output and energy consumption in real-time using an app or web interface. Whether installing a new system or replacing an old one, a smart inverter is a very important step on your electrification path.
   
   
4. Add a home battery: A lithium-ion battery stores excess solar power for use at night or during peak times. This boosts your self-consumption and cuts peak-rate charges. Aussie Solar Tech’s battery storage solutions integrate seamlessly with new or existing solar systems. Many states now offer subsidies: for instance, NSW provides an upfront discount (roughly $2,000 off a 13.5 kWh battery)​. A battery allows you to run appliances on your own solar power even after sunset, maximizing savings and resilience.
   
   
5. Install a Reverse-cycle Air Conditioner: Heating and cooling are large consumers of power in the majority of household homes. Reverse-cycle air conditioners are some of the most power-efficient methods of heating and cooling your home using electricity. They serve as a two-in-one appliance, offering heat during winter and cold air during summer. Modern reverse-cycle systems are up to three to six times more efficient than traditional electric space heaters.
   
   
6. Upgrade to an Air Source Heat Pump or Solar Water Heater: Hot water usually accounts for 20–30% of a household’s energy use, so upgrading your water heating system is a smart move. You have two excellent, efficient options:
   
   
   • Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater: This system extracts heat from the outside air to warm your water, using much less electricity than conventional electric or gas systems. Heat pumps are four times more efficient than conventional systems and work very well when powered by your daytime solar energy.
     
     
   • Solar Water Heater: This system uses rooftop solar collectors to heat water directly using the sun’s energy. It generally includes a storage tank and may have a small electric or gas booster for cloudy weather. While they might be more expensive initially, solar water heaters have very low operating costs and work well in sunny climates like most parts of Australia.
     
     
7. Switch to an Electric Cooktop & Oven: Cooking is another sector where most Aussie homes still use gas. Upgrading to an electric induction cooktop and electric oven is a good option in your electrification of your home. Induction cooktops are faster, more precise, and more energy-efficient compared to outdated electric or gas ranges. They directly heat pots and pans with magnetic fields, and that implies no waste heat and cleaner surfaces. Modern electric ovens also ensure better energy efficiency and consistent cooking outcomes.
   
   
8. Install an EV charger: Transitioning to an electric vehicle is part of home electrification. Having a Level-2 home charger means you can conveniently “fill up” from your own solar or off-peak grid power. Aussie Solar Tech can install smart EV charging stations compatible with your electric car. Some governments also offer rebates for charger installation. Charging at home not only cuts transport emissions but can also be cost-effective when combined with solar generation.

By following these steps, you gradually convert your home to run on clean electricity. You don’t need to do everything at once: many households start with the “big wins” (solar panels and a heat pump) and electrify the rest over time. The key is integration – designing a system where solar, storage, EV charging and appliances work together for maximum benefit.