{"id":4383,"date":"2026-08-29T11:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenelectricsolutions.com.au\/blog\/?p=4383"},"modified":"2026-08-29T11:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T11:10:50","slug":"8-58kw-solar-with-28kwh-foxess-battery-installation-in-cheltenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenelectricsolutions.com.au\/blog\/8-58kw-solar-with-28kwh-foxess-battery-installation-in-cheltenham\/","title":{"rendered":"8.58kW Solar with 28kWh Battery Installation in Cheltenham | $10324 STC Rebates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

8.585kW Solar With 27.96kWh Battery Installation in Cheltenham VIC 3192<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Cheltenham home (VIC 3192) is now running on 8.585kW of solar and 27.96kWh of FoxESS battery storage \u2014 generating an estimated 10,259 kWh per year and cutting electricity costs by $1,603 annually. The homeowner qualified for $10,324 in government incentives applied upfront at point of sale: 50 solar STCs at $38 ($1,900), 152 battery STCs at $37 ($5,624), a $1,400 Solar Victoria PV rebate, and a matching $1,400 interest-free loan. The VPP-capable FoxESS EQ4800-L6 captures surplus midday solar and discharges it through the evening peak \u2014 replacing expensive grid draw with energy the system already produced. Green Electric Solutions managed every step from system design to rebate paperwork, and the installation was completed to full AS\/NZS 4777.2:2020 compliance with no action required from the homeowner on any certificate or government application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8.58kW Solar with 28kWh Battery – System Specifications: Solar Panels, Inverter & Battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After inspecting the multi-storey Cheltenham home and rooftop, our SAA-certified team<\/strong> designed a tailored solar and battery system to maximise solar generation and store excess energy for evening and overnight use. This approach helps the homeowner reduce grid reliance, make full use of available rooftop solar, and take direct control of rising electricity costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
System Detail<\/th>\n Specification<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Solar Panels<\/td>\n 17 \u00d7 TCL Solar HSM-BD60-LA505 (505W each)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Total System Size<\/td>\n 8.585 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Inverter<\/td>\n FoxESS KH10, 10kW (AS\/NZS 4777.2:2020 compliant)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n FoxESS EQ4800-L6, 27.96kWh usable LFP capacity<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
VPP Capable<\/td>\n Yes \u2014 eligible for future Virtual Power Plant programs<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Estimated Annual Production<\/td>\n 10,259 kWh<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Estimated Annual Savings<\/td>\n $1,603.15<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
This Cheltenham system is estimated to generate 10,259 kWh of solar electricity per year<\/strong>, with projected annual bill savings of $1,603.15<\/strong>. With 27.96kWh of LFP battery storage, surplus daytime solar is captured and used through the evening peak \u2014 not sold back to the grid at feed-in rates.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Solar & Battery Rebates in Cheltenham: $10,324 in Government Incentives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Australia\u2019s Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) incentive<\/strong> significantly reduces the upfront cost of eligible solar and battery installations. By assigning the STC rights to Green Electric Solutions<\/a><\/strong>, this Cheltenham homeowner received the full benefit as an upfront point-of-sale discount \u2014 no paperwork, no trading, no waiting. The Solar Victoria PV rebate and matching interest-free loan were also applied at installation, making the combined government support immediately visible in the final out-of-pocket cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      \n    \n      \n      \n      \n      \n      
Government Rebate \/ Incentive<\/th>\n      Value<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  
50 Solar STCs \u00d7 $38.00<\/td>\n      \u2212$1,900.00<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    
152 Battery STCs \u00d7 $37.00<\/td>\n      \u2212$5,624.00<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    
Solar Victoria PV Rebate<\/td>\n      \u2212$1,400.00<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    
Solar Victoria Interest-Free Loan<\/td>\n      \u2212$1,400.00<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    
Total Rebates & Incentives<\/td>\n      $10,324.00<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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STC values and Solar Victoria rebate settings can change. Cheltenham homeowners who act sooner lock in current incentive levels before any further reductions take effect.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Professional Electrical Installation & Safety Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every component in this Cheltenham installation was sourced from Clean Energy Council-approved product lists<\/strong> before sign-off. On the electrical side, our accredited installer wired the system under an unrestricted electrical licence, fitted a residual current device and dedicated protected-power circuits at the switchboard, and labelled all isolation points inside and outside the meter box \u2014 so any future tradesperson, or the CFA in an emergency, can shut the system down in seconds. The battery sits behind bollards, danger signage, and a compliant smoke alarm positioned within the required distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The FoxESS KH10 inverter and EQ4800-L6 battery were securely mounted with protected cabling and conduit throughout. The completed installation was confirmed to match the approved design, satisfying AS\/NZS 4777.2:2020<\/strong> inverter requirements and applicable CEC equipment standards from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FoxESS VPP-Ready Battery Storage: Future Energy Earnings Potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With Virtual Power Plant (VPP) eligibility<\/strong>, this Cheltenham system gives the homeowner the option to participate in future energy programs that dispatch stored battery power to the grid during high-demand events \u2014 creating an additional revenue stream from installed battery capacity that a solar-only system cannot provide. The FoxESS EQ4800-L6 battery uses LFP chemistry, meaning it tolerates deep daily cycling better than older lithium-ion chemistries and maintains capacity over a longer service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With 8.585kW of solar generation and 27.96kWh of battery storage<\/strong>, surplus midday solar is captured and discharged through the peak tariff window rather than exported at low feed-in rates \u2014 and the VPP pathway keeps open the option for future grid participation without any additional hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Cheltenham Homeowners Choose Green Electric Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Green Electric Solutions approaches every installation from the switchboard to the rooftop \u2014 not just the panels. System design, electrical safety, compliance documentation, and rebate handling are all managed in-house, so homeowners in Cheltenham receive a single-contact installation experience backed by full regulatory accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n