The market case is straightforward. Battery prices have come down considerably over the last few years and continue to drop, and state-based rebate programs in some parts of Australia reduce the upfront cost further.

That said, timing depends more on your situation than the market. If you’re in a high-risk area for outages, rely on power for medical or work reasons, or simply want to stop being dependent on the grid, the case for acting sooner is clear. Getting a quote now at least gives you a baseline to work from.