Federal battery rebate
The federal battery rebate is available in Charters Towers
The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program is open to eligible households right now, including in Charters Towers. It is applied as an upfront discount at the point of installation, not a separate claim you make afterwards.
Battery storage
Stop exporting cheap at midday and buying expensive at night
Most homes in Charters Towers use very little power in the middle of the day, when the roof is producing the most. That surplus goes to the grid at the current feed-in tariff rate, then you buy that same energy back at peak rates when everyone gets home, switches on the air conditioning and starts cooking. A solar battery closes that gap. It stores your daytime surplus and releases it across the evening peak, so you are running the house on power you already generated rather than paying full price for it.
The other reason people here install batteries is backup. A standard grid-tied solar system shuts down in a blackout as a safety requirement. Pair the system with a hybrid inverter and a battery that has backup capability, and your home islands from the grid automatically. We size the battery around your actual overnight consumption and will tell you honestly if the numbers do not stack up for your household.
Solar and Battery Packages in Charters Towers
Solar and Battery Packages
Sigenergy Solar and Battery Systems
Starter System
6.6kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Mid Size System
10.45kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Popular System
13.3kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Large System
16.15kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Premium System
19kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Solar and Battery Packages
GoodWe Solar and Battery Systems
Starter System
6.6kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Mid Size System
10.45kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Popular System
13.3kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Large System
16.15kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
Premium System
19kW Solar System
Includes
Choice of battery size
All options use Sigenergy modular batteries.
EV charging
Drive on power your roof produces for almost nothing
A dedicated home EV charger pairs naturally with solar. Charge during daylight hours and you are running on your own solar production, power that cost you close to nothing to generate. In Charters Towers, where the sun is out for most of the year, the gap between what it costs to charge from solar versus what it costs to charge from the grid is significant.
We install EV chargers in Charters Towers as a standalone service or as part of a solar and battery installation. Doing it at the same time saves on call-out costs and cabling runs. If you are buying an EV in the next year or two, mention it at the quoting stage and we will prepare the installation for it.
Repairs and maintenance
Something not right with your existing system?
We service all brands of solar inverters, panels and batteries in Charters Towers, regardless of who originally installed the system. In North Queensland, the most common faults we see are rooftop isolator failures, heat-related inverter shutdowns, corroded connections from coastal salt air, and systems that have been quietly underperforming for years without the owner realising.
If your power bills have crept back up, your inverter is showing a fault light, or you have not had a professional inspection in several years, it is worth a check. We carry out full system inspections, string-level testing and performance reviews. If something needs fixing we tell you clearly what it is, what it costs and whether it is worth repairing. No upselling.
Why True North Solar
Local, licensed and here long after the job is done
Common questions
Answers for Charters Towers homeowners
How long does a solar installation take in Charters Towers?
Most residential installations are completed in a single day. Larger systems or those including battery storage may take two days. Grid connection approval from the network operator can take a few additional days after the physical installation is complete.
Does my roof get enough sun for solar in Charters Towers?
Charters Towers is in North Queensland, which receives some of the highest solar irradiance in Australia. Even east or west-facing roofs can perform well here. North-facing is ideal, but we assess each roof individually. Shading from trees, neighbouring structures and roof pitch all affect output and we account for all of it in our system design.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
Usually yes, but it depends on your current inverter. Some older string inverters are not compatible with certain batteries without additional equipment. We can assess your existing system and tell you exactly what is involved. In some cases, replacing an older inverter as part of the battery installation makes sense both technically and financially.
Is the federal battery rebate available in Charters Towers?
Yes. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies to eligible installations in Charters Towers. It is applied upfront to your quote by us as your accredited installer. You do not need to apply separately or contact any government agency. We calculate the correct rebate and include it in your written quote.
How long until my system pays itself off?
Payback depends on your usage, system size and electricity tariff. In North Queensland, Townsville’s high solar resource means systems here generate more over their lifetime than in most other Australian cities, which tends to shorten payback periods compared to southern states. We can model your expected payback based on your actual bills during the site assessment.
What happens to my system during a blackout?
A standard grid-tied solar system without a battery will shut down during a blackout. This is a safety requirement so the system does not feed power into lines being worked on. If you have a battery with backup capability, your home can switch to battery power automatically, usually within milliseconds, keeping your selected circuits running until grid power is restored.
What warranties does my system come with?
Panels carry 25 to 30-year product and performance warranties depending on brand. Inverters carry 10 years. Batteries carry 10-year warranties as standard. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation itself. All warranty claims are managed by us — you do not need to deal with manufacturers directly.
Do you service systems you did not originally install?
Yes. We carry out inspections, repairs and maintenance on solar systems regardless of who installed them. Around 95% of solar systems in Australia are not being actively serviced. If your system has not been inspected in several years it is worth a check, particularly given North Queensland’s harsh conditions.
Can you install an EV charger at the same time as solar?
Yes, and it is the most cost-effective way to do it. Running the EV charger circuit at the same time as the solar and battery installation saves on call-out costs and cabling runs. If you are buying an EV within the next year or two, mention it at the quoting stage and we will prepare the installation for it.
At a glance
Serving Charters Towers since
2005
Systems installed
5,000+
Panel brands
AIKO, Canadian Solar, Winaico
Battery brands
Sigenergy, GoodWe, BYD
Typical system size
6.6kW to 13kW+
Solar rebate
Yes, applied upfront
Battery rebate
Yes, applied upfront
Finance
Yes, via Handypay
Electrician licence
#66199