How Your Savings Work: Solar + Battery + Monthly Electricity Credits Explained

By Spiring Energy

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Last Updated May 22.2026

Smarter battery systems, lower bills, and extra monthly electricity credits — designed for real Australian homes.

If you already have solar panels — or you’re thinking about installing them — you might expect your electricity bill to drop significantly.

 

And it does.

 

But for most households in Australia, solar alone is not the full solution.

 

That’s why at Spiring Energy, we designed a complete home energy savings system that combines:

  • Solar power generation
  • Home battery storage
  • Monthly electricity credits

Together, these three layers work to reduce your electricity bills more consistently — not just during the day, but all year round.

Why solar alone is not enough for most homes

Solar panels are great at producing free electricity during the day.

 

However, most households face three common issues:

  • Electricity is still needed at night
  • Excess solar energy is exported at low value

State

FiT Range

Electricity Cost

Self-consumption Value

VIC

1.1-8c/kWh*

~30c/kWh

3.75-27x more

NSW

5-10c/kWh

~32c/kWh

3.2-6.4x more

QLD

5-7c/kWh

~30c/kWh

4.3-6x more

SA

5-7.5c/kWh

~38c/kWh

5-7.6x more

WA

2.25-10c/kWh*

~31c/kWh

3.1-14x more

ACT

6-8c/kWh

~26c/kWh

3.25-4.3x more

TAS

5-8.9c/kWh

~27c/kWh

3-5.4x more

NT

8.3c/kWh (fixed)

~29c/kWh

3.5x more

* Victoria's Essential Services Commission no longer mandates a minimum feed-in tariff (from 1 July 2025). Retailers set their own rates - average minimum is ~1.1c/kWh, top retailers offer up to 8c/kWh. *WA Synergy DEBS pays 2.25c off-peak and up to 10c during the 3pm-9pm peak window.

* Government guidance on solar pricing and tariffs is available via the Australian Government energy website.

  • Grid electricity prices are highest when solar is not available

This means your savings are real — but limited.

 

That’s where a home battery system makes a major difference.

Our Home Battery Energy Plans

Limited-Time Pricing — Ends 29 May

Get expert recommendations based on your home's energy usage and savings potential!

Eco

$6,499

 inc. GST

 For 1–3 people; Electricity bills under $90/month 

• Battery: 13.3 kWh

• Inverter: 5 kW

• Supports Single & Three-Phase homes

• Standard installation included

 

Additional benefits:

• Up to $288/year (720 kWh/year equivalent)

 

Best for small homes looking to reduce electricity bills with solar battery storage.

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Core

$7,299

 inc. GST

 For 2–4 people; Electricity bills around $90–$130/month 

• Battery: 26.6 kWh

• Inverter: 5 kW

• Supports Single & Three-Phase homes

• Standard installation included

 

Additional benefits:

• Up to $576/year (1,440 kWh/year equivalent)

 

Ideal for families looking for stronger solar savings and energy independence.

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Max

$9,599

 inc. GST

 For 3–5 people; Electricity bills around $130–$170/month 

• Battery: 27.9 kWh

• Inverter: 10 kW

• Three-phase supported

• Standard installation included

 

Additional benefits:

• Up to $864/year (2,160 kWh/year equivalent)

 

Designed for higher energy usage and larger homes.

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Ultra

$11,999

 inc. GST

 For 5+ people; Electricity bills over $170/month 

• Battery: 37.2 kWh

• Inverter: 10 kW

• Three-phase supported

• Standard installation included

 

Additional benefits:

• Up to $1,440/year (3,600 kWh/year equivalent)

 

Maximum savings for high electricity consumption households.

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How Your Savings Work？

Step 1: Solar reduces your daytime electricity usage

Your existed solar panels immediately reduce the amount of electricity you buy from the grid during the day.

 

This is your first layer of savings.

 

However, once the sun goes down, your home automatically switches back to grid electricity.

 

So while solar reduces your bill, it doesn’t fully control it.

Step 2: Home battery storage increases your total savings

A home battery stores excess solar energy so you can use it later — especially at night or during peak pricing hours.

 

This changes how your home consumes electricity.

 

Instead of exporting unused solar energy for minimal return, you:

  • Store excess solar energy
  • Use stored energy during expensive peak periods
  • Reduce reliance on the grid

This is where a large portion of solar battery savings comes from.

 

It also makes your electricity costs more stable and predictable month to month.

Step 3: Monthly electricity credits add extra savings on top

But even that is not the full picture.

 

At Spiring Energy, we go one step further by offering an even smarter way to save on electricity.

 

In addition to solar and battery savings, eligible customers also receive monthly electricity credits.

 

These credits provide additional value that directly reduces your ongoing electricity cost.

 

This means your savings come from multiple layers:

  • Solar reduces daytime usage
  • Battery reduces peak-time consumption
  • Electricity credits lower monthly bills further

This is what makes the system more powerful than standard solar-only setups.

Why this system works better than solar alone

Most solar systems only help you generate electricity.

 

Our system helps you:

  • Generate solar energy
  • Store and use energy intelligently
  • Reduce peak electricity costs
  • Receive ongoing monthly credits

This creates a three-layer savings structure that works every month, not just during sunny hours.

Final takeaway

If you already have solar, you’re only part of the way there.

 

Real savings come when you combine:

 

Solar + Battery + Electricity Credits

 

That’s how Spiring makes your home more energy independent — using more of your own solar power, relying less on the grid, and creating more predictable electricity costs over time.