How much does a solar hybrid system cost

The solar backup functionality adds to the cost of a hybrid system by anywhere between $1,500 – $3,500. It is possible to buy a battery ready system in preparation for the purchase of a battery in the short to medium-term. A battery ready system comes with a hybrid inverter so that a new battery can fit straight into the system at a later date.

Investing in a hybrid solar system will result in a significant reduction in your electricity bills. The cost of a hybrid system is slightly higher than other types of solar system, but this system gives you uninterrupted power supply as well as more return than its cost over time.

A hybrid system will not pay back as quickly as a solar panel system due to the high cost of batteries. Payback and savings figures can differ significantly depending on your electricity consumption habits.

A guide to hybrid solar systems featuring solar panels and a battery. A hybrid system is a grid-connected panel and battery system that can store the excess power generated from your panels in a battery for later use. Hybrid systems provide more energy independence as they can: store solar power and potentially provide power back up.

Hybrid backup solar systems have an average cost ranging from 20k – 50k $, with the backup battery being the primary expense. Batteries, which typically cost around 8,000 $ (10 kWh) and offer a 10-year warranty, are a significant contributor to the cost.

Luckily for us, there's a compromise: hybrid solar systems! Hybrid solar power systems offer the best of both worlds: You get the guaranteed (well, 99.9% of the time) electricity supply of the grid, with the ability to store your excess solar energy in a battery for use when the sun isn't shining.