6.825 kW AIKO Solar and a Sigenergy Battery in Byron Bay: Case Study

Fifteen all-black AIKO Neostar panels (6.825 kW) on a metal roof backing onto rainforest, with a 6 kW Sigenergy SigenStor energy controller and battery, for a home in Byron Bay.

Our own in-house team designed and installed the system in May 2025.

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A Byron home against the rainforest

This Byron Bay home backs onto a strip of rainforest, with palms and tall eucalypts behind it. Its metal roof had one clear, sunny face, and the 15 all-black AIKO panels fill it in neat rows. The SigenStor energy controller and battery store the daytime solar for the evening.

System

• Solar: 15 all-black AIKO Neostar panels (455 W each), 6.825 kW
• Energy controller and battery: a 6 kW Sigenergy SigenStor with battery (16 kWh, as claimed for the job)
• Monitoring and app training

How the job ran

A free energy assessment from the household’s bills, a design sized to their use, a face-to-face site visit to agree the battery spot and check the switchboard, then a one-day install by our own electricians, monitoring set-up, grid connection and a sign-off call.

Solar and batteries in Byron Bay

Byron Bay homes range from beach cottages to hinterland houses among the trees, so every design starts with the roof and the shade. More Byron jobs: 10.45 kW of AIKO solar and a Sigenergy battery in Byron Bay. Nearby: a 24 kWh Sigenergy battery in Bangalow.

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.

The federal battery rebate steps down on 1 January 2027 and again on 1 July 2027, based on install date. If a battery is on your list, it’s worth getting your assessment done early.

Questions we get asked

Do you install in Byron Bay?

Yes. We are based near Mullumbimby, about 20 minutes away, and install across Byron Bay and the Byron Shire. See solar and batteries in Byron Bay.

Is a small solar system enough for a battery?

It depends on use. 6.8 kW suits many smaller households, and the Sigenergy system can grow with more modules. See battery sizing.

Will trees shade the panels?

We place panels on the faces that clear the trees through the year. See shading and cleaning.

What happens when the grid goes down?

The Sigenergy Gateway switches the home over to the battery and solar. A typical install backs up the whole home unless you ask us to leave circuits out. See blackout backup batteries.

Thinking about solar and a battery?

We’re based near Mullumbimby and install across the Northern Rivers. See solar and batteries in Byron Bay and Suffolk Park, 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.