Energy Integration on the
Sunshine Coast
Smarter Power Systems for Businesses and Homes
Your property’s electrical system probably does more than it did five years ago. Solar, battery storage, backup generators, EV chargers, smart tech. When these systems are installed separately, they don’t always work well together. That’s where we come in.
Terawatt’s licensed electricians design and install integrated energy systems that bring all your power sources together, so everything works efficiently, safely, and as one connected setup.
- Gold Master Electricians
- 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee
- 40+ Years' Experience
What Is Energy Integration?
Energy integration is the process of connecting your different power sources and systems, so they work together rather than independently. Instead of solar doing one thing, your battery doing another, and your grid connection sitting in the middle, a properly integrated system coordinates all of it.
The result is a setup that’s more efficient, more reliable, and often more cost-effective to run. For businesses, it can mean lower energy bills and less downtime. For homeowners, it means getting more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.
Our Energy Integration Services
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Battery storage lets you hold onto the energy your property generates (or draws from the grid at off-peak rates) and use it when you need it most. We install and integrate battery energy storage systems for both commercial and residential properties, including load assessment, switchboard upgrades, and full system configuration.
- Battery storage system installation
- Integration with existing solar and grid systems
- Load assessment and switchboard upgrades
- System configuration and commissioning
Generator Installation and Changeover Switches
Power outages happen, especially during storm season in South East Queensland. A properly installed backup generator with a changeover switch means your business or home can keep running when the grid goes down.
We install generators with both manual and automatic changeover switches, connected to your switchboard in full compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3010) and Energex/Ergon requirements. The changeover switch ensures power is only fed from one source at a time, preventing dangerous backfeeding into the grid.
This service is popular with:
- Commercial properties that can’t afford downtime
- Homes in areas prone to storm-related outages
- Rural and semi-rural properties with less reliable grid supply
- Businesses with critical equipment or refrigeration
What we cover:
- Generator installation (permanent and portable setups)
- Manual changeover switch installation
- Automatic transfer switch (ATS) installation
- Power inlet installation
- Switchboard modifications and upgrades
- Full system testing and compliance checks
Backup Power and Grid Management
Not every property needs a generator. Sometimes it’s about making your existing grid connection work smarter. We help businesses and homeowners manage how power is distributed across their property, including load balancing, switchboard upgrades, and systems that prioritise critical circuits during high-demand periods.
- Load balancing and power distribution
- Switchboard upgrades
- Critical circuit prioritisation
- Surge protection
Smart Energy Solutions
We integrate smart energy management technology that gives you visibility and control over how your property uses power. This includes monitoring systems, automated scheduling, and technology that helps your solar, battery, and grid systems communicate with each other.
- Energy monitoring and management systems
- Automated energy scheduling
- System integration (solar, battery, grid, generator)
- Smart switchboard technology
A Note on Solar
We’re often asked whether we install solar panels. The short answer is: we don’t install the panels themselves, but we handle everything on the electrical side.
We work closely with trusted solar installation partners, and our role is to integrate your solar system with your battery storage, grid connection, backup power, and switchboard. If you already have solar installed (or you’re planning to), we make sure it’s properly connected and working efficiently with the rest of your electrical setup.
If you need a solar installer, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Who Benefits from Energy Integration?
Business Owners
If your business relies on consistent power, energy integration helps reduce risk, lower running costs, and keep critical systems online. We work with offices, retail, warehouses, and industrial properties across the Sunshine Coast.
Homeowners
If you've invested in solar, battery storage, or a backup generator (or you're planning to), we make sure everything is connected properly and working together. No wasted energy, no compatibility issues.
Property Developers
Building something new? We can design and install integrated energy systems from the ground up, so your electrical infrastructure is future-ready from day one.
Common Questions About Energy Integration
A manual changeover switch requires you to physically switch between mains and generator power during an outage. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) detects the outage and switches to generator power on its own. Both are safe and compliant. The right choice depends on your property, your budget, and how quickly you need backup power to kick in.
Yes. In Queensland, connecting a generator to your property’s electrical system must be done by a licensed electrician. This includes installing a changeover switch to prevent backfeeding, which is a serious safety hazard. All our work meets Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3010) and Energex/Ergon requirements.
Yes. We don’t install solar panels, but we handle the electrical integration. If you already have solar, we can connect it with a new battery storage system and configure everything to work together through your switchboard.
It depends on your property’s electrical setup, the type of switch (manual or automatic), and whether your switchboard needs upgrading. We provide a clear, upfront quote after assessing your property so you know exactly what’s involved.
For many homeowners, especially those with solar, battery storage can significantly reduce grid reliance and lower electricity bills. It also provides backup power during outages. We can assess your property and give you an honest recommendation based on your situation.
We’re based on the Sunshine Coast and service the Sunshine Coast Region, Moreton Bay Region, and Brisbane North.
n residential electricians. We work on offices, shops, factories, and industrial buildings, with expertise in switchboards, data networks, safety compliance, and high-demand electrical systems.
Still need answers? Call us on 1300 426 081, and we will happily help you.
Areas We Serve
Terawatt is based in Kuluin on the Sunshine Coast, QLD. Our licensed electricians provide reliable electrical services across:
- Sunshine Coast Region
- Moreton Bay Region
- Brisbane North
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call on 1300 426 081, and we’ll sort it out.
Let's Talk About Your Energy Setup
Got questions about battery storage, backup generators, or your property’s power setup? We’re happy to chat through your options.