We install both. A straight comparison of the Sigenergy SigenStor and the Fox ESS CQ7 for Melbourne homes, and how the 2026 rebate tapers change which capacity is good value.
The right home battery size comes from your bills, not a price list. How to size one to your evening usage and solar surplus in 2026, and the Victorian mistakes that waste money.
A council build in regional Victoria, sized around what the building draws overnight rather than what fits on the roof.
Is a home battery worth it in Victoria in 2026? Honest payback ranges, what actually drives the return, and why sizing to your bills beats buying the biggest unit.
The federal battery rebate changed on 1 May 2026. Here's exactly how much you get in Victoria now: the tiered per-kWh rates, who's eligible, and why waiting costs you.
An honest Fox ESS CQ7 review: full specs, how it scales to 98 kWh, what real owners say on Reddit, warranty, price with the battery rebate, and whether it's worth it.
Get $1,000 off each extra Sigenergy battery module: up to $5,000 off a fully installed home battery in Melbourne. CEC-accredited, 1-day install. Ends 30 June 2026.