When planning a home renovation, there are a few things to consider. Do you change the floorplan for better flow? Do you swap your lights to be more energy efficient? And should you install solar energy solutions?
Research suggests Australians are adopting solar energy and battery storage faster than ever. With a 2030 target to achieve 82 per cent renewable electricity, the Australian government is working hard to help average Aussie households make sustainable energy swaps.
Future-Proof Your Home With A Home Battery

With the current climate, there’s no denying that renewable energy sources are the way forward. So, if you’re looking to future-proof your home while renovating, adding solar panels and a home battery system is the way forward.
Home battery systems capture and store your solar energy for use any time. Whether it’s day, night or during a power outage, a home battery ensures your lights stay on. By having stored excess energy for later use, you reduce your dependence on the grid and ultimately lower your electricity bills overtime.
To further support battery adoption across Australia, the Australian Government is offering a federal ‘Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate’ of up to 30 per cent off the upfront cost of installing a battery, making it an even more accessible to install.
To encourage more solar battery users and enhance energy independence, Tesla is also providing their own rebate of up to $1,500 for Powerwall installations, for orders placed before 30th June, which can be stacked with the federal program.
How Can The Tesla Powerwall 3 Future-Proof Your Home?
When it comes to future-proofing your home, few investments are as quietly transformative as the Tesla Powerwall 3.
Already one of the most installed solar batteries in the world, the Powerwall 3 home battery pairs cutting-edge technology with an elegant, integrated design — delivering the kind of energy independence that sophisticated homeowners are increasingly demanding.
With superior power output, a built-in hybrid inverter — saving you from having additional boxes on your walls — and an intuitive app to keep everything at your fingertips, this is solar storage that works as beautifully as it performs.
Save With Solar

With Powerwall 3’s fully integrated design, the solar energy your home generates during the day is stored and ready to carry you seamlessly through the night — reducing grid reliance.
And the benefits don’t stop at savings. Powerwall 3 can actually earn you money. By allowing access to your battery, any surplus energy you generate translates into credits on your electricity bill. Simply enrol in a grid support program and your home can contribute energy back to the grid during periods of high demand.
For those who like a little more control (and who doesn’t?), Tesla app’s AI optimiser, Opticaster, does the heavy lifting. Its Time-Based Control mode intelligently draws on your stored energy when grid prices peak, helping you reduce costs and maximise the value of your system.
With a fully integrated model, you’ll be able to efficiently store more of your solar energy generated during the day, allowing you to power your home at night without relying on the grid.
Experience Energy Efficiencies
One of Powerwall 3’s most considered qualities is its simplicity. A single unit is powerful enough to back up your entire home — making whole-home energy independence more attainable than ever.
Each unit is self-contained with an integrated solar inverter for added efficiency. And if you want to start small and scale your solar storage in the future, you can with ease. Powerwall 3 expansion units are similar to your initial ‘leader unit’ minus the inverter, meaning they can act solely as additional battery storage.
For those who have made the change to Electric or are considering it, the Powerwall 3 works in harmony with your Wall Connector. You can even set it to optimise your stored energy or even solely use excess solar energy while using the Wall Connector.
Whether you’re embarking on a full renovation or building your dream home from the ground up, making eco-conscious, energy storage choices are the way to future-proof your home. Enjoy knowing your essential appliances are protected with energy that’s always there when you need it. Designed with premium materials and able to withstand extreme and harsh weather conditions, including a solar battery in your home renovations, will be worth it in the long run.