18.48 kW Jinko Solar and a Sungrow Battery in Ocean Shores: Case Study

Forty-two Jinko Tiger Neo panels (18.48 kW) on black anodised mounting rails across a terracotta tile roof, a Sungrow SH10RS 10 kW hybrid inverter, a 16 kWh Sungrow SBR battery and a Catch relay for the hot water, in Ocean Shores.

Our own in-house team designed and installed the system in June 2024.

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A lot of panels, neatly done

This is one of the larger home systems we have put up in Ocean Shores: 42 panels across the faces of a terracotta tile roof, among gardens and a big jacaranda. The panels sit on Clenergy’s black anodised Hollywood rails, which match the dark panels and look tidy from the street. A Sungrow hybrid inverter runs both the array and a five-module SBR battery.

The system

• Solar: 42 Jinko Tiger Neo panels (440 W each), 18.48 kW
• Mounting: Clenergy Hollywood black anodised rails (25-year warranty)
• Inverter: a Sungrow SH10RS 10 kW single-phase hybrid inverter
• Battery: a Sungrow SBR160, 16 kWh (as claimed for the job)
• Hot water: a Catch solar relay

Ocean Shores, then and now

This job was done in 2024, when Sungrow was one of the batteries we fitted most. Today we lead with Sigenergy and GoodWe, and still install Sungrow. See newer Ocean Shores jobs: a 32 kWh Sigenergy battery in Ocean Shores and 16.92 kW of Jinko solar and a Sigenergy battery.

How every job like this runs

1. Free energy assessment from one or two recent power bills, or a quick phone call on 0483 903 020.

2. Custom design sized from the household’s real usage, with the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate and solar STCs taken off at point of sale. We handle the paperwork. See your rebates or try the battery rebate calculator.

3. Face-to-face site visit before install day: compliant battery position, switchboard and RCBO check, and agreement on what stays on in a blackout. No surprises on the day.

4. Install, usually one day, by our own electricians. No subcontractors. Then monitoring set-up, grid connection and a sign-off call.

Warranties

Every new install from us now comes with a 10-year battery warranty, 10-year inverter replacement, 25-year panel performance and our 25-year workmanship warranty on our installation work. Equipment is covered by the manufacturer warranties.

Questions we get asked

Why black mounting rails?

Black anodised rails (here Clenergy’s Hollywood system) match dark panels, so the array looks tidier from the street. They are a premium-grade rail with a 25-year warranty.

How big is a Sungrow SBR160?

It is a stack of five 3.2 kWh modules, 16 kWh in all. See the Sungrow SBR owner guide.

What does a Catch relay do?

It sends spare solar to the electric hot water, so the tank heats from the panels during the day.

Is 18 kW too big for a house?

Not if the roof takes it and the home uses it. Large families, pools and electric cars all add daytime load. See how big a solar system do I need.

Thinking about solar and a battery?

We’re based near Mullumbimby and install across the Northern Rivers. See solar and batteries in Ocean Shores and Brunswick Heads, or compare Sigenergy, GoodWe and Sungrow, Solax and Tesla.

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More from Sun Connect Solar: your rebates; battery rebate calculator; customer reviews; FAQ; recent installs: 6.65 kW solar and 9 kWh Sigenergy battery, Mullumbimby · Solar and a 24 kWh Sigenergy battery, Mullumbimby area · 8.4 kW Jinko solar and 24 kWh Sigenergy battery, Ocean Shores · all recent installs.