No More Bill Shock: Why Battery Storage Just Makes Sense

Let’s be real — power bills in Australia are getting a bit ridiculous.

One minute you're saving with solar, the next you’re hit with a surprise bill that makes you question your entire setup. That’s where battery storage changes everything.

When you add a battery to your solar system, you’re not just playing the game — you’re changing the rules. Instead of exporting your power for cents and buying it back at premium rates, you keep the energy you create and use it on your terms.

No more bill shock. Just smart, simple control.

Most people don’t realise this…

Without a battery, most of the solar energy your system produces gets exported straight back to the grid. That means you're giving away power during the day, only to buy it back (expensively) when the sun goes down.

A battery flips that.

You can store excess solar energy during the day and use it in the evening — when prices spike. Or during an outage. Or whenever you feel like it.

“You’ve already paid for the power. Why buy it back?”

- Nic Mercer, CEO – Ampaura Australia

Use your energy, your way

• Ampaura batteries are flexible. Want to save more during peak hours? Set the system to use stored power when the grid is most expensive.
• Going away for the weekend? Open the app and adjust your usage remotely — it's that simple.

You’re not just managing energy. You’re owning it.

 

Meet PowerStax 2 & 3: The End of Bill Shock

PowerStax 2 – For smart, stress-free energy control
✔️ Hybrid inverter for simple installs
✔️ AI-powered optimisation to suit your lifestyle
✔️ Modes for backup, blackout, or cost-saving
✔️ Built-in safety systems

PowerStax 3 – For bigger homes, more control
✔️ 16kw hybrid inverter
✔️ 96kWh storage with commercial-grade flexibility
✔️ Modular expansion as your energy needs grow
✔️ EV bi-directional charger available

And because we ship direct from the factory to your door, there’s no middleman — just faster installs and better value.

Commercial options? We’ve got you covered

Own a business? You don’t have to settle for sky-high power bills either.

The Ampaura range from the Midi to the PowerPlant 3 ensures you are ready-to-go, drop-in battery solutions designed for businesses of all sizes. Delivered factory-direct, these systems give you:

✔️ Up to 233kWh storage
✔️ Multi-level safety and battery management
✔️ Seamless energy continuity for your operations

Ready to stop being shocked by your energy bill?

✔️ Keep the energy you create
✔️ Use your battery when prices are high
✔️ Choose how and when to use your power
✔️ Enjoy real control — not just savings

Talk to your local Ampaura installer today and find out how simple it is to take the surprise out of your electricity bill — for good.