Batteries help you maximize all the energy your solar system produces, but choosing one can be a bit of a headache. From brands to capacities, all these things can be confusing. To help you narrow down your choices, though, let’s talk about the differences between an AC and DC battery for solar panels. If you’re … Read more
With the rise of solar technology also come newer, more clever ways to incorporate renewable energy into our daily lives. Virtual Power Plants, or VPPs, are currently among the ones making the biggest waves. But what is it, exactly? How does it work? Is it even useful to you? To answer that last question, yes, … Read more
As of today, I can confidently say as an undeniable fact that solar batteries are trending upwards. However, we’re not quite there yet. Of 3.3 million Australian homes with solar panels, only 180,000 have solar batteries.(1) Why is there such a huge disparity? Is it because solar batteries are expensive? If so, how much do … Read more
As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, solar power has become the front-runner in the race. As an Australian homeowner, you may have already installed solar panels and embraced this change. But have you ever wondered, how long do solar batteries last? I’m going to be answering that shortly as well as other relevant … Read more
The sun shines down on Australia like no other place on Earth, making it one of the best places for solar panels. Consequently, it also makes our country one of the most ideal places to store solar energy and invest in solar batteries. They come with numerous benefits, too, such as making sure that you … Read more
With the rising cost of grid electricity and the well-improved technology behind solar power, adding a solar battery to your system has become more practical than ever. Although, with so many choices, finding the best solar batteries for your home is also a challenge. While the choice is ultimately yours, we prepared a buyer’s guide … Read more
In the most optimal conditions, the size of the solar battery you need is going to be equal to that of your consumption. So, if you use 10 kWh of electricity per day, you’re going to also need a 10 kWh battery. That is, of course, the oversimplified version. Many other factors come into sizing … Read more
The buzz around renewable energy is ever-growing as more and more Australians are looking to power their homes with solar systems. And, at the heart of this conversation, are solar batteries. What are they? How do they work? Do you even need them? If so, how do you choose the best one? These are questions … Read more
When it comes to choosing a backup power source for our homes, the 2 most popular choices are solar batteries and generators. Choosing between them can feel overwhelming, though. After all, they each have their own sets of advantages and drawbacks. To help give you a clearer understanding, today, I’m going to discuss both solar … Read more
Solar panels generate electricity when the sun shines. However, the average human doesn’t only use electricity during the day. Hence, the need to store energy created by solar during the day, for nighttime use. A few solar energy storage methods exist, such as battery, mechanical, and thermal storage systems. In this guide, I’ll walk you … Read more
