Bicton 50 kWh Battery Integration

Expanding an Existing Solar System with Full Backup Capability

This Bicton home was recently upgraded with 50 kWh of battery storage connected to an existing 6.6 kW solar system. The installation also included a smart meter and blackout protection, giving the homeowner stronger visibility over their energy use and seamless backup during outages.

System Components Installed

• 50 kWh battery bank
• Multiple cabinet-style battery units positioned along the garage wall
• Smart meter added for accurate monitoring and system optimisation
• Blackout protection configured for uninterrupted supply
• Integration with the customer’s original 6.6 kW solar array
• Impact-rated bollards installed in front of each cabinet
• Neat conduit linking the full system together

Installation Summary

The battery cabinets were installed with consistent spacing to support airflow and tidy cable routing. Rigid conduit was run cleanly across the wall to interconnect each unit and link the system back to the inverter and smart meter.

Protective bollards were anchored into the concrete slab to safeguard the battery cabinets and meet installation standards for large residential battery banks. The blackout protection was configured to switch over automatically, keeping essential loads powered if the grid fails.

The setup allows the homeowner to capture excess solar generation during the day and store it for evening and overnight use, all without altering their existing solar hardware.

Key Outcomes for the Homeowner

• Substantial storage capacity with the 50 kWh battery bank
• Seamless blackout protection and continued operation during outages
• Improved monitoring and tracking through the smart meter
• Better use of daily solar production
• Reduced dependence on grid power during high-tariff periods
• Future-ready system layout with room for expansion

Outcome

This Bicton installation delivers a major storage upgrade that complements the home’s existing solar. With a tidy cabinet layout, clean conduit runs, and protective bollards, the system is designed for long-term performance, improved energy independence, and dependable operation during outages.