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Heavy rain, lightning, hail and storms can lead to massive blackouts and you may be looking for blackout protection. Every year, thousands of Australians are left without mains grid electricity – sometimes for several hours or even days. In some cases, you might experience blackout events also when having a solar panel system installed on your rooftop. The reason is simple: Many solar inverters come with a so-called anti-islanding feature that automatically switches the inverter off when the grid power is lost. This safety function will prevent electricity from being sent to the grid while the grid is being fixed…Continue readingDo solar batteries have blackout protection?

If you’re planning to install a solar panel system in 2025, you’ve likely noticed that solar batteries remain a significant investment. While solar panel prices continue to decline, battery costs are still relatively high. Many homeowners explore available solar battery incentives to help offset the expense. Solar panels are more affordable than ever, and you will even get a federal solar rebate. But what about solar batteries? Are there any rebates that will help cover your battery costs? In this article, you will find the answer. First of all: Do you really need a battery? No, in most cases solar…Continue readingAre there solar battery rebates or incentives in Australia?

Solar battery storage or choosing a home battery system is about finding a battery that can store the energy produced by your solar panels. By doing so, you will be able to use the stored solar energy when your solar panel’s energy output is low or non-existent. As you might know, solar panels produce electricity when they are exposed to sunlight. During the night or gloomy winter days, you can use energy from the battery to operate your home appliances. Here is our beginner’s guide for everyone who is considering buying a solar battery! First Of All: Do You Need…Continue readingBeginners Guide to Choosing a Solar Battery

In most cases, a solar battery system for residential use will have a lifespan between 5 and 15 years. Some types might even last for 25 years, like certain types of flow batteries. The lifespan may differ from battery type to battery type. Different batteries often have a different number of expected cycles and depth of discharge (DoD). In this guide, you will learn more about how long home battery systems last! What affects battery life? Buying a solar battery is a significant investment for most Australians, as the battery price is rather high. Because of this, you should aim…Continue readingHow Long Do Solar Batteries Last?

There are several types of solar batteries. A stand-alone solar panel system with no grid connection will need a battery to store surplus energy produced by the solar panels. That way you will have stored energy that can be used at night or during periods of low solar energy production. In this guide, you will learn more about the different types of solar batteries, and hopefully get an idea about which one is the best choice for you! There are several solar battery types on the Australian market. The two most common types are the lithium-ion battery and the lead…Continue readingWhat Are The Different Types of Solar Batteries?

Everyone is talking about how much solar batteries cost. Solar energy is very popular in Australia, thanks to good rebate schemes and a sunny climate that ensures high solar efficiency. When going solar, you are able to choose between different solar systems.  A stand-alone solar panel system with no grid connection will need a solar battery. Systems like this may offer many benefits, but it also comes with a price. So, how much do solar batteries cost in Australia? Solar batteries are quite expensive When investing in solar panels a significant part of your costs will be covered by the…Continue readingHow Much Do Solar Batteries Cost?