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Battery Expansion Module

$3,490

Add storage capacity to your existing modular battery with a compatible expansion module, installed after compatibility and firmware checks so the whole battery stack works together.

From $3,490 (Per module, installed), including GST. Indicative starting price: the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after a site assessment.

SKU: BES-BAT-06
Brand: Blue Energy Solar
Pack size: Per module, installed
Form: Supply + installation
Categories: Existing Customers
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Household energy use changes. An electric vehicle, a heat pump, a home office or a growing family can quickly outpace the battery you installed a few years ago. If your battery is modular, adding an expansion module is often the most cost-effective way to increase storage, because it reuses the existing inverter, cabling and battery management system instead of starting again.

Expansion modules start from $3,490 per module, installed. This is an indicative starting price; the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after we confirm compatibility with your battery.

What's included

  • Review of your battery model, installed modules, inverter and warranty details
  • Compatibility and firmware checks before any module is ordered
  • Supply of a compatible expansion module from the same battery series
  • Installation by SAA-accredited installers, with electrical work by our licensed electricians
  • Firmware updates and battery management system configuration
  • Testing, balancing checks and updated monitoring for the new capacity

Why Blue Energy Solar

Adding capacity sounds simple, but it only works when the battery management system accepts the new module and the inverter can make use of it. Rules differ between products: some series limit how many modules can be stacked, or how far apart in age the modules can be. We check these details for Sigenergy, GoodWe, Fox ESS and Sungrow modular batteries before quoting, and we will tell you if expansion is not the right choice for your system. Before recommending more storage, we also check whether your current battery is actually filling and emptying most days, because extra capacity only helps if there is surplus solar or a clear use for it.

Recommended for

Owners of modular batteries whose household use has grown, for example after adding an EV or electrifying the home.

Federal discount: the Cheaper Home Batteries Program may apply to eligible added capacity where the product, the installation and your total battery size meet the program rules. The program is tiered per kWh, and its value steps down every 1 January and 1 July to 2030. We confirm eligibility in your quote, and you should check current values on the official pages before signing.

Limits: adding modules increases stored energy, not the inverter's maximum power output. Mixing new and older modules can affect usable capacity and warranty terms, depending on the manufacturer's rules.

Price drivers: module capacity, the number of modules, any firmware or base unit changes, and access to the battery location.

Directions

1. Request an expansion quote and send your battery model and installation details.
2. We check compatibility, firmware, warranty terms and current battery performance.
3. You receive a fixed-price quote, including any federal discount that applies.
4. We order the module and schedule installation once it arrives.
5. Our team installs the module, updates firmware and tests the expanded battery.

Warnings

The price shown is an indicative starting price per module; the final fixed price is confirmed in writing after compatibility checks and a quote.
Expansion is available only where the manufacturer supports adding modules of the same series to your battery.
The federal battery discount may apply to added capacity only where program rules and eligibility are met at the time of installation.
Warranty terms for mixed-age modules are set by the manufacturer and are confirmed before you accept.
Changes to battery capacity may require updated network or incentive paperwork, which we lodge for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check whether your battery was sold as a modular stack, and note the model name from the monitoring app or your installation paperwork. Some batteries accept extra modules up to a set maximum, while fixed-capacity units cannot be expanded. Send us the details and we confirm compatibility, firmware requirements and any limits before quoting.

It gives you more stored energy, so backup can last longer, but it does not raise the inverter's maximum power output. If your concern is running more appliances at the same time during a blackout, you may need a larger or additional inverter instead. We explain which upgrade actually addresses your goal before you spend money.

Often yes within the same series, but manufacturers set rules about age differences, firmware versions and module condition. In some cases the stack operates closer to the capacity of its weakest module. We check your battery's history and the manufacturer's guidance so you know what to expect before adding capacity.

Once the module is on site, most expansions are completed in a few hours, including firmware updates and testing. The main variable is module availability, which depends on the product and supply at the time. We confirm the expected lead time in the quote and arrange an installation time that suits you.
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Where we work

  • Sydney and a radius of roughly 200 km: Newcastle, the Central Coast, Wollongong, the Southern Highlands, the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Goulburn and the Canberra region.

Timing

  • Usually installed 1-3 weeks after you accept the quote, depending on module availability.

How your request works

  • Send your request and our team contacts you to arrange the site assessment. You receive a written fixed-price quote before any work starts.
  • All electrical work is carried out by licensed electricians; solar and battery design and installation by SAA-accredited installers.
  • Blue Energy Solar is a New Energy Tech Approved Seller and holds $20 million public liability cover.

Prices include GST.

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Great product the results are fascinant
02/08/2024 02:59 PM

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