Are you tired of sending your hard-earned solar energy back to the grid for pennies, only to buy power back from Aurora at peak rates when you get home?
With Tassie’s power prices creeping up, letting your excess solar go to waste is like leaving money on the table. If you aren’t ready to invest in a full home battery setup just yet, the Catch Power Solar Relay
At Marshall Solar & Energy, we help Hobart homeowners turn their standard electric hot water tanks into highly efficient “thermal batteries” using this revolutionary Australian-made technology.
The Catch Power Solar Relay is an intelligent energy management device installed directly into your switchboard. Instead of allowing your excess solar generation to export back to the grid, Catch Power constantly monitors your home’s energy flow in real-time.
The moment your solar panels produce more electricity than your home is using, the relay instantly diverts that excess green energy directly into your electric hot water system, pool pump, underfloor heating, or AC unit.
The Result? You heat your water using 100% free daytime solar energy, drastically reducing your evening power draw.
While everyone wants a solar battery, the reality is that a premium lithium-ion chemical battery can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000+. For many Hobart families, the return on investment simply takes too long.
The Catch Power system offers a brilliant workaround: it turns your existing electric hot water tank into a “thermal battery.” * Target the Biggest Energy Hog: Electric hot water systems account for roughly one-third of the average Tasmanian household’s electricity bill.
Catch Power is proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured right here in Australia. It features ultra-fast, intelligent algorithms built specifically to handle variable, fast-changing local weather conditions.
By redirecting 85% to 95% of your hot water heating away from the grid and powering it with free daytime solar, the Catch Power system can save a typical family between $700 and $1,000+ every single year.
With more stored energy available, your home can be better prepared for grid outages. For Hobart households wanting extra peace of mind, added storage can help keep essential circuits powered for longer.
When you modify or add technology to your home's main switchboard, you need hardware that is exceptionally safe and reliable. Catch Power devices pass rigorous Australian compliance testing and are built to withstand the harsh, confined thermal environments of modern meter boxes.
Catch Power stops this financial leak. Instead of exporting power at the low 8.78¢ rate, it forces your home to self-consume that energy. Every kWh diverted into your hot water tank saves you from buying grid power later, pocketing you the full retail value of that electricity.
Stop guessing how much money your solar system is saving you. The internet-connected CATCH Control series completely demystifies your household power consumption through its proprietary tracking platform.
We aren’t fly-by-night mainland operators. Marshall Solar & Energy is a deeply rooted, locally owned Tasmanian business. With showrooms across the state, our dedicated Hobart installation teams service the entire southern region.
We provide expert Catch Power installations and retrofits across:
Greater Hobart & Suburbs: Hobart CBD, Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, Moonah, Claremont, and Kingston.
The Eastern Shore: Bellerive, Howrah, Lindisfarne, Rokeby, and Lauderdale.
Sorell & The Tasman Peninsula: Sorell, Midway Point, Dodges Ferry, and Port Arthur.
The Huon & Channel Districts: Huonville, Margate, Snug, and Cygnet.
Derwent Valley: New Norfolk and surrounding rural communities.
We know Tasmanian homes and we know Tasmanian weather. Shorter winter days mean your solar system needs to be smarter to give you a great return on investment.
Local Showrooms You Can Visit: Drop in and chat with us face-to-face at 7 Warwick Street, Hobart, or visit our branches in Bellerive and Sorell.
CEC Approved Installers: Every single installation complies strictly with Clean Energy Council guidelines.
No-Nonsense Advice: We don’t sell you things you don’t need. If a Catch Power Relay will save you more money than a battery right now, we’ll tell you exactly that.
With long-running showrooms based in Hobart and Launceston, and team members who live in the wider community, you know that you’ll be getting that Tassie-style of customer service and support where trust and reputation mean everything to our business.
You could say that were energy nerds...! We just love working with sustainable technologies and green energy, and staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends.
We have an excellent track record including a bucket load of verified reviews and a great word-of-mouth reputation for people all over Tasmania.
As an established Tassie business with over 15 years of experience with solar panels & batteries, you can rely on us to be there for the life of your solar panel system.
Marshall Solar & Energy is an independent, locally owned and operated company that is run by local families who live in your neighbourhood and care about the future of our community.
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