Doncaster Home – 19.2 kWh Battery & Inverter Upgrade

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PROJECT

An existing solar system upgraded with GoodWe battery storage and a hybrid inverter, with additional electrical and safety issues resolved during installation.

Location

Doncaster, Melbourne

Battery Size

19.2 kWh

Inverter

GoodWe 8.6 kW Hybrid Inverter

Project Type

Residential Battery Upgrade

Brand we use

Project Overview

What began as a straightforward battery upgrade became more complex once our team identified poor existing wiring and additional safety concerns around the switchboard.

Rather than pushing ahead, we reassessed the site, kept the homeowner informed and worked through the issues before completing the upgrade safely and correctly.

Upgrading an existing solar system?

We assess the existing installation as well as the new equipment to make sure everything works together safely.

System Highlights

System Highlight	Specification
Battery Storage	19.2 kWh
Battery System	GoodWe Battery
Inverter	GoodWe 8.6 kW Hybrid Inverter
Existing System	Solar System Upgrade
Project Type	Residential
Location	Doncaster, Melbourne

Key Project Features

Battery added to an existing solar system
Poor pre-existing wiring identified on site
Additional switchboard safety precautions required
Installation reassessed before work continued
Completed with safety and compliance prioritised

The Challenge

Unexpected Conditions Behind the Existing System

During installation, our team identified poor wiring within the existing setup, along with materials around the switchboard that required additional precautions due to asbestos.

This meant the original installation plan and timeline had to be reconsidered before work could safely continue.

How We Solved It

Safety Before Speed

We paused the installation, reassessed the site and discussed the available options with the homeowner.

The team then developed a safe, practical approach to complete the battery and inverter upgrade without compromising installation quality or electrical compliance.

The Outcome

Upgrade Completed the Right Way

19.2 kWh

GoodWe battery storage

8.6 kW

GoodWe hybrid inverter

Safe & Compliant

Installation completed after resolving site issues

The homeowner could move forward with confidence knowing the upgrade had been completed properly, rather than simply worked around the existing problems.