03/09/2026
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Going all-electric can reduce gas use, but it also increases household electricity demand. Heat pump hot water, induction cooking, reverse-cycle air conditioning and EV charging all need power โ which is why solar + battery storage is becoming an important part of whole-home electrification.
Australia has now installed around 4.5 million small-scale solar systems. According to the Clean Energy Regulator, around 71% of new small-scale solar systems installed in Q1 2026 were paired with battery storage.
Average system sizes in Q1 2026:
โข New small-scale solar: around 10.3 kW
โข Solar installed with battery: around 11.1 kW
The idea is simple: use solar during the day, store excess energy in a battery, and use it later when electricity prices are higher.
A complete electrification setup may include:
โข Gas hot water โ Heat pump
โข Gas cooktop โ Induction
โข Gas heating โ Reverse-cycle air conditioning
โข Petrol vehicle โ EV + home charger
โข Rooftop solar + Battery storage
Battery storage can help increase solar self-consumption, support higher household electricity demand and, with some systems, provide backup power during outages.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. The right solar and battery size depends on household usage, roof space, heating and hot water systems, and future EV plans.
In 2026, home energy upgrades are about more than replacing gas with electricity โ they are about generating, storing and using more of your own clean energy.