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Your Ultimate Home Battery Guide

Things to consider before and after purchasing

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As Australia continues to make strides towards a renewable future, one thing has become abundantly clear: battery storage is a game changer.

We have already witnessed the success of solar power in its capacity to reduce our carbon emissions while providing clean and affordable energy to homes, businesses and electric vehicles. Now is the time we take solar power a step further and begin to store that energy for when the sun isn’t shining.

The decision of investing in a home battery might feel daunting, but with the cost of batteries falling and technology rapidly evolving, there couldn’t be a better time to take the leap. 

Get the details: download the fact sheet here.

Four Reasons to Install a Battery

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Save money on power bills

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Supports the local grid

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Reduce Emissions

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Energy resilience 

Top Six Things to Consider

When it's time to get your battery, these are the most common things that will come up. 

Compatibility

Compatibility

Make sure your battery, solar panels and inverter are compatible with each other.

Location

Location

Australia has regulations that determine where a battery can be placed.

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House Positioning

Home batteries can help even out your supply if your house gets a mix of sun and shade.

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Controllability

You can choose batteries that give you more control over operation.

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Battery Chemistry

There are several types of chemical compositions that make up batteries, and while lithium-ion are the most popular, there are subtypes.

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Capacity

Talk with suppliers on your energy usage to gauge the capacity you need for your home.

More Information:

For more information on researching and installing home batteries, government assistance available, FAQs, and other handy resources and links, download the full brochure below.

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