Australia is entering a large-scale battery boom. Customer interest is shifting rapidly from “solar-only” to solar + battery solutions as households and businesses aim for:

• lower evening energy costs

• blackout protection

• reduced grid reliance

• more predictable energy bills

• long-term energy independence

This shift brings opportunity, but also complexity.

Solar-only projects were comparatively straightforward.

Solar + Battery projects require more layers of design, documentation, sizing accuracy and safe installation steps.
Battery storage is no longer an optional add-on, it’s becoming a core expectation for homeowners and businesses across Australia. As energy independence grows in importance, EPCs must adapt to new design, sizing and installation standards.

The teams that understand BESS workflows early will own the next phase of the market.

1. Battery Demand Is Rising Fast

Across NSW, QLD, WA and SA, customers now ask for battery options even before solar is sized.

This shift means:

• more hybrid inquiries

• more system complexity

• more demand for clear proposals

• more need for precise handovers

Battery work is no longer a niche, it’s mainstream.

2. Proper Battery Sizing Matters

If the battery is oversized or undersized, customers feel misled.
Good sizing requires:

• understanding usage windows

• identifying heavy appliances

• mapping backup requirements

• knowing inverter compatibility

• understanding export rules

Correct sizing ensures performance and customer satisfaction.

3. Hybrid Installations Need Structured Handover Steps

Battery jobs have more compliance layers:

• venting requirements

• outdoor/indoor placement limits

• backup circuit wiring

• commissioning sequences

• monitoring setup

Even one missing detail can push an installation out by days.

4. Battery Workloads Are Admin-Heavy

Battery Energy Storage System jobs generate more:

• documents

• site photos

• diagrams

• checklists

Without structure, admin overwhelms ops teams.

5. How Eclipse360 Supports BESS Projects

Eclipse360 isn’t a generic CRM, it includes battery-specific workflow stages, real-time job tracking, document organization and installer-ready handover steps.

This reduces the admin burden and speeds delivery.

Final Takeaway

BESS is the next major growth engine for Australian solar companies.
Teams that master sizing, workflow discipline and clear handovers will stay ahead through 2025–26.