Home energy upgrade
Battery Storage
Store your surplus solar production or off-peak electricity to use later — maximise your self-consumption and cut your consumption during peak periods.
Step by step
How Battery Storage installation works
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An assessment of your solar production and your consumption sizes the battery correctly.
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The battery is installed and connected to your inverter or a hybrid inverter.
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An RBQ-licensed electrician configures the charging windows to match your needs.
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The system is commissioned and monitored through an app.
Why it's worth it
Benefits of Battery Storage
- Stores surplus solar electricity instead of feeding it to the grid
- Uses the stored energy in the evening, when solar no longer produces
- Cuts your consumption during Hydro-Québec's winter peak periods
- Provides some backup power during outages (system-dependent)
- Can be added to an existing solar installation
- Installed by an RBQ-licensed electrician
What to budget
Typical cost
Typically CA$8,000–CA$20,000 depending on capacity (kWh) and brand
Costs vary significantly depending on property size, existing systems, and installer. A surveyor's assessment will give you an accurate figure. Available grants (listed below) can substantially reduce the net cost.
Is this right for you?
Ideal for
- Solar panel owners producing more than they consume
- Households wanting to cut their consumption during peak periods
- Properties with high evening demand (electric vehicle, heat pump)
- Anyone seeking greater independence during outages
Financial support
Grants you may qualify for
No specific Québec grants currently apply to this work, but installation costs may be offset by energy bill savings. A free assessment will clarify what funding is available for your property.
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Find RBQ-licensed Battery Storage installers near you
Compare RBQ-licensed specialists in your area, check their credentials, and book a free assessment worth 380 $.
