Energy Storage Solutions
Hi-Cap Energy is a Brisbane based provider of on-grid and off-grid energy storage solutions. We supply and install high capacity batteries for solar as well as commercial and industrial applications.
Our Range
HCE supplies a large range of battery storage equipment for solar and industrial applications. We are also capable of customising batteries in respect to physical size and power output as needed – just ask.
Inverters
HCE Supplies a range of CEC approved inverters for both on-grid and off-grid applications to suite any battery system purchased from us. Just ask us about your requirements and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Super Capacitors
While more expensive than LiFePo4, Super Capacitors are gaining in popularity in recent years. They reserve a distinct niche in the market due to their ability to store and retrieve energy at an unbeatable speed of 2-4C. Which makes them best suited for fluctuating demand.
Lithium LiFePo4
LiFePo4 batteries offer the lowest rate per KWh stored and retrieved – estimated around $0.06. This makes them the most economical option for customers with relatively steady energy consumption.
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Your next bill could be zero
With the correct inverter and energy storage system your energy bill and reliance on the grid can be reduced to nothing. While energy costs continue to rise and battery storage continues to get cheaper. The correct energy storage system in the right applications can now see a return on investment in as little as 24 months.
Choose the right energy storage for you
View our generalised comparison between different battery types
Lead Acid
– Lowest initial cost per KW
– Shortest life (3-5 years if cycled daily)
– Lowest life cycle – 1200-1800 cycles (depending on depth of discharge)
– High maintenance
– Slow charging (0.2C)
– Low energy density (300kgs/10KWh)
– Shortest life
– Cost per KWh approx $0.3 (across lifetime)
Lithium LiFePo4
– Better charge and discharge rate – typically 0.5C
– Better life (10-12 years)
– Cycle life (6000+ @ 90% DoD)
– High energy density (80kgs/10KWh)
– Cost per KWh approx $0.058 (across lifetime)
Super Capacitor
– Best charge and discharge rate – typically 2-4C (2C = twice the amp hour capacity)
– Longest life – 30+ Years
– Highest cycle life 10,000-20,000 @ 100% DoD
– More expensive
– Medium energy density (180kg/10KWh)
– Cost per KWh approx $0.08 (across lifetime)
Take full advantage of your solar system
Most solar systems produce a vast surplus of energy during the day when no one is home to use it and while feed-in tariffs are at their lowest. Battery systems complement solar energy by storing excess energy produced during peak sunlight hours, ensuring a consistent power supply even when sunlight is unavailable. This enhances energy self-sufficiency, promotes grid stability, and optimizes energy usage, making solar power more reliable and cost-effective.