Improve, expand or modernise your existing energy system
Your current solar, battery or backup-power system may be able to support additional capacity, newer equipment or improved system performance without starting again from the beginning.
Existing equipment can first be considered for condition, capacity and compatibility with the proposed upgrade.
Your requirements may have changed since the original installation
Increased electricity usage, new appliances, business growth or longer backup requirements can place demands on a system that was designed for an earlier need.
Discuss your current systemCommon reasons customers consider changing an existing system
Backup time is no longer sufficient
The batteries may no longer support the required appliances or expected backup duration.
Electricity usage has increased
New appliances, equipment or operating requirements may exceed what the original system was designed to support.
Existing equipment is ageing
Older batteries, inverters or supporting components may no longer provide the required performance or reliability.
More solar energy is required
The property may have additional space and a greater need for daytime generation than when the system was first installed.
The existing system needs to be understood before changes are made
Upgrade potential depends on more than the individual component. The wider system, property demand and compatibility requirements should also be considered.
Models and specifications
Inverter model, battery type, panel capacity, control equipment and installation information can all affect the possible upgrade.
Usage and essential loads
The appliances, equipment and circuits that need support help determine the additional capacity or equipment required.
How the components work together
Voltage, communication, capacity, battery chemistry and manufacturer requirements can influence whether components can be combined.
Upgrade support across residential and commercial systems
Existing systems can face different limitations depending on the property, equipment demand and how energy is used during the day.
Improve backup and solar capacity at home
Household systems may need additional storage, greater solar generation or newer equipment as electricity usage changes.
- Longer backup duration
- Support for additional appliances
- More daytime solar generation
- Replacement of ageing components
Expand capacity as business requirements grow
Commercial systems may need to support longer operating hours, additional equipment, site expansion or higher essential loads.
- Additional battery capacity
- Expanded commercial solar generation
- Higher inverter capacity
- Equipment and control improvements
Send the right details with your upgrade enquiry
Existing-system enquiries are easier to review when the current equipment and the desired outcome are clearly explained.
Equipment photographs
Include clear photographs of the inverter, batteries, panels, distribution equipment and visible product labels.
Model numbers and capacities
Share the model numbers, battery capacity, inverter rating and solar-panel information where available.
Current system limitation
Explain whether the concern is backup duration, generation, capacity, equipment age or another performance issue.
Desired upgrade result
Tell us what additional appliances, circuits or operating requirements the upgraded system needs to support.
From your current system to a suitable upgrade direction
The process begins with understanding what is installed, what is no longer meeting your needs and what you want the upgraded system to achieve.
Send the system details
Share photographs, model numbers, current capacity and a description of the required improvement.
The current setup is reviewed
Existing equipment, system capacity and potential compatibility limitations are considered.
An upgrade direction is identified
Components that may be retained, replaced or expanded can then be identified and quoted.
The upgrade moves forward
Equipment supply and upgrade arrangements can proceed once the recommended approach is accepted.
A component with the correct capacity is not automatically compatible with every inverter, battery, control system or existing installation.
Common questions about existing system upgrades
Send us the current equipment details for assistance with a system-specific upgrade enquiry.
Ask About an UpgradeCan batteries be added to my existing system?
Additional batteries may be possible, but the existing inverter, battery type, voltage, communication requirements and current configuration first need to be considered.
Can more solar panels be added?
Additional panels may be possible where the inverter, existing solar configuration, roof space and wider installation support the proposed increase.
Can the inverter be replaced without replacing everything?
It may be possible to retain compatible batteries, panels or supporting equipment. The existing components and proposed inverter first need to be considered together.
Can you help if another company installed the system?
You can still submit the existing equipment details, photographs and upgrade requirement for review. The possible next step will depend on the condition and configuration of the current system.
What photographs should I send?
Include clear photographs of the inverter, batteries, product labels, distribution equipment, solar panels and the wider installation area where possible.
Do you assist with commercial system upgrades?
Yes. Commercial systems can be considered around operating hours, critical equipment, current capacity and future growth. Visit our commercial solutions page for more information.
Tell us what your existing energy system needs to do better
Share photographs, model numbers, current capacity and the result you would like to achieve. We will help identify a suitable next step for the system.
