PHYSICAL HOME BATTERY
Stores electricity
- Hardware installed at your home
- Installation required
- Takes up wall or floor space
- Capacity changes over time
- May eventually require replacement
- Usually stays with the property
22-year battery real-cost comparison
BEFORE YOU SPEND THOUSANDS ON A BATTERY, COMPARE THE REAL COST
A physical battery stores electricity. SolarCloud stores the value of real solar. Use our free comparison tool to compare rooftop solar + a home battery against owning SolarCloud over the full 22-year term.
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The simple explanation
WHY ARE WE COMPARING THESE?
Most people buy a home battery for one reason: their solar works during the day, but they use a lot of their electricity at night. A physical battery solves that by storing electricity. SolarCloud works differently.
SOLARCLOUD STORES VALUE — NOT ELECTRICITY.
You own real remote solar. The value generated by that solar is converted into AU$ credits that can reduce your energy costs whether you use electricity during the day or night. Before spending thousands on battery hardware, compare what both approaches could actually cost over time.
SOLARCLOUD
Stores the value of your solar
- You own real solar
- No battery installed at your home
- No wall or floor space
- Hosting and maintenance managed for you
- Moves with you
- Works for renters and apartments too
NOW COMPARE THE NUMBERS.
Your next step
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY A PHYSICAL BATTERY.
Start owning real SolarCloud from just 100W.
No roof required
No battery at home
No electrician
Moves with you
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY YOUR WHOLE SYSTEM TODAY.
Start small. Buy more anytime.
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Virtual batteryOwn solar + virtual battery
SO WHAT IS A SOLARCLOUD VIRTUAL BATTERY?
A battery for the bill — not another box in the garage.
A physical battery stores electricity. SolarCloud's virtual battery stores the value created by your real SolarCloud solar. That value is paid as AU$ credits, so it can help reduce what you pay for energy whether you use electricity during the day or at night.
It stores value. Not electricity.
No physical battery
No installation at your home
No wall or floor space
Moves with you
Real ownership
YES. IT'S REAL SOLAR.
You're not buying a battery credit, points or a software product. You own real SolarCloud solar. Your solar is hosted and managed remotely. The energy it generates creates value. That value becomes AU$ credits that can help reduce your energy costs day or night.
Real solar ownership
Professionally hosted & maintained
Monitor it from your phone
Moves with you
Solar that travels with you
A BATTERY STAYS WITH THE HOUSE. SOLARCLOUD MOVES WITH YOU.
Renting? Apartment? Moving next year? Don't have the right roof? You can still own solar. Your SolarCloud isn't dependent on the home you happen to live in today.
RentersApartmentsMoving homeNo suitable roof
Owners
Don't take our word for it.
SolarCloud customers are already receiving AU$ credits on real Australian energy accounts.
"My electricity account just reduced by $74.20. Honestly I had my doubts at first, it sounded too good to be true. But it works."
Paul
NSW
"I'm Steve. I've been a SolarCloud solar owner for some time now and after seeing how well it worked I recently decided to buy another 1kW on top of my original 5kW share, and will definitely be adding more as finances allow over the coming years. I'm a renter, so I can't put solar panels on my own roof. SolarCloud solved that for me. The credits go straight onto my AGL electricity bill — the most recent one was just over $100 — and because it's transferable, I can take the benefit with me if I move or pass it on later. Pairing the SolarCloud credits with my home battery setup and AGL's Night Saver EV plan has made a real difference to my electricity costs, saving over $150 a month. John and the team have always been quick to respond whenever I've had questions, and the updated website makes it much clearer and easier for people to understand and go ahead. If you're a renter like me, or just looking for a straightforward way to get the benefits of solar without installing panels yourself, I'd recommend looking into SolarCloud."
Steven
QLD
"I invested in SolarCloud because as an apartment dweller I can't have solar on my own roof. I have just had my first SolarCloud credit come through on my Energy Locals account and couldn't be happier!"
Rob S
Kew, VIC
"3 quarterly payments have hit my energy bill, this really works, great service"
Phil
NSW
Finance option
WANT TO AVOID A LARGE UPFRONT PAYMENT?
Depending on your circumstances, an independent finance specialist can show you finance options for your SolarCloud purchase.
Finance options for your SolarCloud purchase
Speak with an independent finance specialist about options that may suit your circumstances.
Before you decide
BEFORE YOU BUY A BATTERY, KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.
You've seen the numbers. Now see what owning real SolarCloud could look like for you.
No physical batteryNo installation at your homeNo roof requiredMoves with you