Product before property
Hardware is selected before the roof, usage, existing equipment or project constraints are understood.
01PropertyProperty context visible
Whole-home energy
One property. One connected system.Solar, storage and household demand planned together around the real home.
The roof, site, access and existing property set the boundaries for every useful recommendation.
Usage, roof, switchboard, existing equipment and project constraints are checked before the solution is fixed.
Solar, inverter, storage, household demand and grid exchange are connected around the way the property uses power.
Structure, access, trade sequence, electrical pathways and energy upgrades are scoped before work begins.
Generation, storage, household load and grid exchange remain visible after commissioning.
Records, monitoring access, operating expectations and warranty notes stay attached to the completed project.
Melbourne energy + build projects
One property.One connected plan.
Solar, storage, EV charging, commercial energy and building work—reviewed, scoped and delivered through one clear project method.
Why the method matters
Most project problems start before installation day.
When the property, assumptions and responsibilities stay vague, the quote looks simple while the project becomes harder to compare and support.
Quote before assumptions
A price arrives before inclusions, exclusions, approvals and the conditions that can change it are visible.
Handover without support
Monitoring, product records, operating expectations and the support path become unclear after completion.
What we deliver
Four clear service paths. One disciplined project method.
Start with the outcome you need. We connect the technical checks, site constraints, delivery steps and handover details that make the project practical.
01Residential energy
Home solar + battery
New solar, battery-ready systems and whole-home energy pathways shaped around the roof, usage and future load.
- New solar systems
- Solar + battery planning
- Monitoring handover
02Battery upgrades
Add storage to existing solar
Compatibility, evening usage, backup expectations and monitoring are checked before a battery path is recommended.
- Existing system review
- Backup scope
- App and operating modes
03Business energy
Commercial solar + storage
Energy systems for warehouses, sheds, retail and light-commercial sites where load, access and operations shape the case.
- Load and tariff review
- Roof and site constraints
- Storage and monitoring
04Build + renovate
Home projects with a clear scope
Renovations, extensions and home upgrades planned around inclusions, responsibilities, sequencing and practical handover.
- Renovations and upgrades
- Extensions and additions
- Trade coordination
Choose your starting point
Tell us where the project is now.
You do not need to know the product or final system size. A useful first conversation starts with the current property, the problem and the outcome you want.
01I already have solar and want a battery.+
We review the inverter, switchboard, generation, evening usage and backup expectations before comparing storage pathways.
Useful inputsRecent bill · Existing system details · Backup goal
Explore battery upgrades →02I am starting with solar and battery together.+
The roof, panels, inverter, battery and monitoring path are considered as one system rather than separate product purchases.
Useful inputsPostcode · Bill · Roof notes · Future loads
Plan a home energy system →03My business needs a clearer energy plan.+
Operating hours, interval data, tariffs, roof access and disruption limits become the basis for the commercial recommendation.
Useful inputsBills or interval data · Operating hours · Site details
Review commercial energy →04I am planning a renovation or home upgrade.+
We clarify the scope, assumptions, access, approvals and trade sequence before cost and timing start to drift.
Useful inputsProject brief · Property details · Timing · Budget range
Discuss a build project →The Centiphilo project system
Different work. The same clear checkpoints.
Energy and building projects have different technical requirements, but both benefit from visible inputs, defined dependencies and a supported handover.
Project route / 01Melbourne · Victoria
Energy path
01
Bill + usage
02
Roof + site
03
System design
04
Install
05
Monitor
Build path
01
Project brief
02
Site + scope
03
Trade sequence
04
Deliver
05
Handover
Shared outcomeClear handover + a support path you can find later.
Home energy journey
Sunlight, stored and supported.
Solar generation, battery storage, home use, and monitoring shown as one connected system.
Real reference photos
Visible installation work, presented as records.
These supplied photos show real equipment and installation environments. Customer identities, exact addresses and unverified outcomes are not published.
View the full reference board01Inverter and cabinet setup
Sofar all-in One
Exterior service area showing equipment placement and access space.
Private details removed
02Covered equipment location
Fox ESS battery and inverter
Storage equipment installed in a sheltered service position.
Private details removed
03Storage and protection hardware
Solis storage and combiner hardware
Outdoor installation showing battery and electrical hardware layout.
Private details removedBefore the quote
A useful recommendation starts with the right inputs.
Product names come later. The first job is to make the property, usage, constraints and desired handover visible enough to compare a real path.
See how projects are scopedProject checkResidentialCommercialBuild
Usage, bills and goalsRequiredRequiredProject brief
Roof, site and accessCheckedCheckedChecked
Existing equipmentCheckedCheckedAs relevant
Approvals and constraintsAs relevantAs relevantRequired
Handover and supportDefinedDefinedDefined
Delivery
From first review to supported handover.
Each stage should leave something clearer than it found it: a better brief, visible assumptions, a practical option, commissioned work or a support record.
Review
Bills, project goals, site context, timing and known constraints.
A useful first briefScope
What is included, what must be checked and what may change the work.
Visible assumptionsRecommend
A product, system or project path tied to the actual property.
Comparable optionsDeliver
Coordinated installation or project work with dependencies kept clear.
Commissioned workSupport
Monitoring, product records, warranty notes and the next support path.
Supported handover
Aftercare + monitoring
The project does not disappear at handover.
Monitoring access, product information, operating expectations and the support path should be understandable after commissioning—not buried across apps and paperwork.
- Monitoring access configured
- Operating modes explained
- Product records handed over
- Warranty pathway documented
- Support contact confirmed
Technology + business record
Products selected inside a verified project path.
Panels, inverters, batteries and monitoring platforms are compared against the site, compatibility, availability and support requirements.
Tongwei
Jinko Solar
Fox ESS
SOFAR
Deye
Solis
AlphaESS- Business
- Centiphilo Pty Ltd
- ABN
- 58 661 219 674
- Service area
- Melbourne, Victoria and surrounding areas
- Contact
- 0478 529 410
Start a project brief
Tell us what you are planning—not which product to buy.
Send the property, project type, timing and the result you need. Centiphilo will use those details to prepare the next practical step.