Subject: Best home batteries in 2023, why Australian installers love Fronius inverters and more. 

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Hi everyone,

Which home batteries do Australian solar installers rate the best overall, best value and best supported in 2023? We asked installers in the SQ network. See what they voted the best batteries here.
 
Harking back to the recently unveiled winners in SQ's 2023 inverter awards - at least half the solar professionals we polled voted for Fronius inverters. Here's why Australians love the Austrian inverters.
 
The latest SQ auSSII report is out - find out what Australian shoppers were wanting in solar (and batteries) in February.
 
More news below!
 
Don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and everyone can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
 
Regards,

Finn Peacock

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The Best Home Batteries In 2023: According To Installers
Which home batteries do solar installers rate the best overall, best value and best supported? We asked, installers spoke. See the results. 
 
Why Australian Installers Love Austrian Fronius Inverters
Fronius for the win! Not everyone in Australia is engaged with SolarQuotes and the gongs we hand out. But for Fronius to win our top spot for the third year in a row with nigh on half of all votes cast is something that can’t be ignored.
 
March 2023 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index
What size solar systems were Australians buyers wanting in February? And what proportion wanted a home battery as well? Find out in the latest SolarQuotes auSSII report.
 
Even more news below!

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THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!

7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners - An Amazon Best-Seller!

The Good Solar Guide, authored by SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock, demystifies the solar buying process in Australia; showing you how many panels you need, which panel brands to buy, which to avoid, and how to find a great installer.

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The seven-step process revealed in this book, developed over 10 years in the industry, walks you through understanding, evaluating, buying, installing and using solar to deliver on its promise of tiny electricity bills. Order the book (available in paperback or Kindle) or read the whole book online free! Yes, for free. Crazy eh?

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SOLAR NEWS

Green Loans Booming At Bendigo And Adelaide Bank
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank state its green loans business has been going gangbusters over the past year.
 
Fast-Tracking Neighbourhood Batteries In Melbourne
The Cities of Yarra, Melbourne and Port Phillip are collaborating to understand ways installation of neighbourhood batteries can be fast-tracked in inner metropolitan Melbourne so more residents can access the benefits of solar energy.
 
Builders Behaving Badly Around Solar
Photos of scaffolding erected on top of solar panels have created quite a stir in the solar industry. It’s not hard to understand why.
 
Backpackers Selling Home Batteries? Brr.
Buying home battery storage is a serious business. And selling it should be too.
 
Glenrowan Solar Farm Construction Gets Cranking
Victoria’s Andrews Government has announced construction of Glenrowan Solar Farm in the state’s north-east has commenced.
 
Australian Rooftop Solar Power’s Rise Astounding, But..
Various headlines popping up around the place last week might lead some to think the end of coal power in Australia is imminent. The enthusiasm for solar energy is great, but this isn’t quite the case.
 
Australia’s Emissions: Electricity Down, Transport Up
The latest National Greenhouse Gas Inventory update indicates Australia’s emissions edged up in the year to September 2022.
 
More Solar Power For The Hills Shire Council
Another 126 solar panels have been racked up on a council building in The Hills Shire in New South Wales.
  
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SOLAR TOOLS & REVIEWS

There's a bunch of hardware and installer reviews along with handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. Find them by clicking here.

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FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

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SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters, battery or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Batteries | Installers 
 
Pick up some tips on writing a review.

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FINN'S "101" GUIDES

Understanding Solar
This runs through the basics of residential solar energy and the components that make up the system. It demystifies the magic turning sunlight into clean power for your home that can save you a bundle of cash on your electricity bills, and clearly explains some important concepts you should understand.
 
Buying Solar
My original guide, updated for 2023 that also includes a printable and video version. Now you have a basic understanding of all the bits that make up a solar power system and how they work to generate electricity, it’s time to think about getting quotes. After reading this, you’ll be able to communicate effectively with a salesperson and be confident you’re paying the right amount of money for a properly-sized system with the right components  – and from the right installer.
 
Owning Solar
The panels are now on your rooftop and the installers have packed up and left. What should you do now and how can you make the most of the new valuable addition to your home? From checking the installation to maximising electricity bill savings, find the answers here.
 
Understanding Home Batteries
This chapter will provide you an understanding of solar batteries – and will help you determine if installing one is right for you. It covers topics such as how a home battery works, the different types of energy storage and how energy storage can save you money.
 
Buying Solar Batteries
My guide to buying solar battery storage provides useful advice on how to go about purchasing a good quality home battery system installation at a reasonable price – and how to identify some of the traps. By reading this, you’ll be better equipped to make a solid purchase decision.
 
Owning A Battery System
As the proud new owner of home energy storage, you’ll want to make the most of it. This chapter provides very useful information about owning a battery system and maximising the benefits it can provide.
 
EV Charging 101
This comprehensive guide covers pretty much everything you’ll need to know about EV charging at home and away from it; and all explained clearly.

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