Solar & Battery Installers in Parkes
Parkes is a crossroads town in the heart of the Central West’s grain country, with hot summers, cool winters and plenty of sunshine. We travel to Parkes and the surrounding shire to install solar panels and home batteries for households, farms and local businesses. We’ll look at how and when you use power, then recommend a system that fits your roof and your budget.
Our services
Residential solar from 6 kW
Our home systems generally start at 6 kW. Homes with ducted cooling, electric hot water or a pool often need more, and we’ll size it from your bills.
Home batteries
Use your stored solar after sunset, when summer cooling is still running and winter heating kicks in. Eligible batteries get an upfront discount through the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which we take off your quote. For batteries installed by 31 December 2026 it works out at roughly $270 per kWh of usable capacity for the first 14 kWh at current certificate prices, with a smaller discount for capacity above 14 kWh. The rate steps down on 1 January 2027.
Farm and business solar
Machinery sheds, workshops and businesses along the main roads often use a lot of daytime power. We’ll review your bills and roof and give you a clear proposal.
In NSW you may also be eligible for an upfront incentive under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme when you connect your battery to a virtual power plant (VPP). It’s paid on up to 28 kWh of battery capacity, through participating VPP providers.
Parkes and nearby towns we service
We install solar and batteries in and around Parkes, including:
- Parkes
- Forbes
- Peak Hill
- Alectown
- Cookamidgera
- Bogan Gate
- Trundle
- Tullamore
- Eugowra
- Bedgerabong
- Daroobalgie
Not listed? Call us. If you’re in the Central West, we can most likely help.
Why Parkes locals choose us
- SAA-accredited installers. Designed and installed by installers accredited with Solar Accreditation Australia, which is required for rebates.
- Essential Energy approvals handled. Parkes is on the Essential Energy network, and we take care of the connection application.
- Free energy assessment. We look at your bills and roof before recommending anything.
- Help with rebates. We apply the federal battery discount and solar certificates for you.
- Plain advice. No pressure, just a clear quote.
Solar on farm sheds and rural homes
On farms around Parkes, the machinery shed often has more usable roof than the house, and a good north-facing pitch. Before recommending a shed install, we check the roof structure, the distance to your main switchboard and whether the cabling run makes sense. Shed walls can also be a good, shaded spot for a battery, installed to the Australian battery standard, AS/NZS 5139.
Summer heat and dust are part of life out here. Panels lose a little output when they’re hot and dusty, so we choose panels with a good temperature rating and leave airflow under the array. Regular rain usually keeps panels reasonably clean, but a gentle hose-down after a dry, dusty spell can help.
Frequently asked questions
Which network covers Parkes?
Parkes is on the Essential Energy network. We handle the paperwork to connect your system.
Do you travel out to farms?
Yes. We service rural properties around Parkes and the Central West. Call us to book a time.
Is a battery worth it?
It depends on how much solar you export and when you use power. We’ll show you the expected savings before you decide.
Get a free quote
We travel to Parkes and the surrounding area for site visits and installs. Call us on 1300 147 604, email sales@solarenergybattery.com.au or request your free quote and we’ll be in touch.
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