Which loads you shift
Hot water, heating and cooling each have a different upgrade cost and payback.
Solar · Melbourne & Victoria
Solar in Melbourne, done the easy way
Make the most of a solar roof by pairing it with battery storage and the efficient comfort systems that actually use that energy.
SG Aircon helps Melbourne homeowners plan solar-ready comfort, sizing efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning, heating and heat-pump hot water so they run on rooftop solar, adding battery storage to use that power after dark, and coordinating the electrical readiness for a clean energy setup.
✅ Rebate-eligible upgrade. We apply your Victorian government rebate to the quote and handle a fully compliant install as direct installers. See rebates →Good reasons to plan solar-ready
- You're about to install or expand rooftop solar
- You export a lot of power midday but pay peak rates at night
- You want to store daytime solar in a home battery for evening use
- You still heat water or rooms with old, energy-hungry equipment
- You're renovating and the switchboard is already open
- You want to cut gas use and electrify the home over time
What affects your solar-ready plan
No one-size-fits-all pricing. Here's what shapes an honest quote:
Battery storage
Adding a home battery raises the upfront cost but stores daytime solar for evening use, with a federal battery rebate available.
Equipment efficiency
Higher-efficiency heat pumps cost more upfront but use less of your solar and grid power.
Controls and scheduling
Timers and smart thermostats that align usage with daytime solar.
Electrical readiness
Switchboard capacity and dedicated circuits for new electric appliances.
Available rebates
Victorian and federal incentives change what your net cost looks like.
Good to know
More about solar in Melbourne
Solar panels only pay off if your home actually uses the power they generate. That's where comfort systems and storage come in: an efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner, a heat-pump hot water system and smart scheduling let you soak up midday solar instead of exporting it for cents, and a home battery stores the surplus to run the evening on your own power. We focus on that planning layer, making sure your heating, cooling, hot water and battery are sized and controlled to get the most from solar.
Where solar planning pays off
The biggest wins come from shifting your largest loads, hot water and heating, onto electric, efficient equipment that can run while the sun is up. A heat-pump hot water system on a timer is often the single best partner for solar. We map which upgrades give the best return for your roof and household, rather than selling panels you may not need.
What we coordinate
Efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating, heat-pump hot water, home battery storage, smart controls and timers, and the electrical readiness (switchboard and circuits) those systems need. For the solar panels, inverter and battery supply itself we work alongside accredited solar installers.
Victorian seasonal note
Solar output is strongest from late spring through summer, exactly when cooling demand peaks, so a solar-ready reverse-cycle system can cool the house largely on your own generation. Planning upgrades in autumn means you're ready before that high-output, high-demand window.
Solar FAQs
Do you install the solar panels themselves?
We focus on the comfort side, sizing and installing the efficient heating, cooling and hot water that use your solar, and coordinate with accredited solar installers for the panels and inverter. That way the whole system is planned to work together.
What's the best appliance to pair with solar?
For most homes, a heat-pump hot water system on a daytime timer. Heating water is a big, flexible load you can schedule for the middle of the day to run largely on solar.
Will efficient air conditioning really run on my solar?
On sunny days, a right-sized reverse-cycle system cooling the home during daylight can be substantially covered by rooftop generation, cutting what you draw from the grid at peak rates.
Can I add a battery to store my solar?
Yes. A home battery stores the solar you generate midday so you can run the evening on your own power instead of buying it back at peak rates. A federal battery rebate currently helps with the upfront cost, and we confirm what applies before quoting.
Are there rebates for this kind of upgrade?
Victorian and federal programs support efficient hot water, heating, electrification and home batteries. Incentives change, so we point you to what currently applies rather than quoting outdated figures.
I'm renovating, is now a good time to plan?
Ideal. With walls open and the switchboard accessible, running the circuits for future electric appliances is far cheaper than retrofitting later.
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