Why This Matters

A polished, accurate proposal builds customer trust and wins more jobs. This setting helps your quotes show exactly the right information.

The updated Battery Module introduces a more flexible and streamlined workflow by allowing users to select battery modes both in the battery database and during proposal creation. Users can also define backup percentages and manage more precise battery pricing, helping create proposals that better reflect the selected battery setup. This results in greater accuracy, improved consistency, and a smoother experience when working with solar and battery projects. Follow the steps below to add battery modes to the proposal.

What You'll Need

Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Click "Manage Database" from the main menu and select "Database" from the dropdown.

Step 2

Select "Batteries" from the dropdown under "Batteries".

Step 3

Choose the preferred battery from the list and click the "View Detail" button.

Step 4

Scroll down to Battery Mode and select the preferred ones among Backup Battery, Energy Arbitrage, and Self Consumption.

Step 5

The price information additionally comes with the Arbitrage Only Amount and Backup/ Self Consumption Amount rows.

Step 6

You will also get the pricing options under Add Price.

Step 7

You can set up the Backup/ Self Consumption Price and Arbitrage Price in this section as well.

Step 8

In the proposal creation page, switch on the toggle beside "Do you want to add a battery?". The selected battery modes will appear under the Battery mode. You can also switch on the toggle beside backup.

Step 9

If a battery mode is selected, the backup percentage is set to 20% by default, which the user can change to the required percentage. Note: The list of batteries will depend on the battery modes selected. If no battery mode is selected, then the backup percentage is set to 100% and it cannot be edited.

Pro Tips

💡 Pro tip: Bookmark this page for quick reference when you need a refresher.
📱 Works on mobile: Access this feature from your phone or tablet when you're in the field.
🔄 Automate when possible: Pair this feature with automations to reduce manual work.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
I don't see this option	Make sure you have Admin access. Some features require specific permissions.
Changes aren't saving	Try refreshing your browser and make sure you clicked Save before navigating away.
Something looks different from the screenshots	SubcontractorHub updates regularly. The feature works the same way — the layout may just look slightly different.

Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Source: How to Add Battery Modes to a Proposal?