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Hi everyone,
Want to cut your bills and blackout-proof your home with a budget-friendly home battery? Check out my latest YouTube video for a behind-the-scenes look at retrofitting one to an existing solar system - and find out whether my chosen brand was any good!
Solar Analytics makes it dead simple to understand how your solar system is performing, if you're on the cheapest grid tariff, and whether the time is right to get a battery.
This week they revealed how you can get consumption monitoring without consumption monitoring hardware - potentially saving you $500+. I know it sounds like a very late April Fool - but it's legit - here's how.
More solar, battery and EV news below...
Did you know that I've put together charts of panel, inverter, battery and EV charger brands that I trust to help you choose the right system when getting quotes?
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SQ VIEWS
Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs
Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony
The Importance Of Earthing Solar Panels: A Shocking Revelation
Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to solar energy installations. Unfortunately, not all solar systems meet the necessary standards, which can lead to some shocking situations. Pun intended.
Buying Home Batteries In 2023: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re scratching your head over buying home batteries, here’s the solution: a video guide from Finn Peacock, the brains behind SolarQuotes.
Is Home WiFi the Achilles Heel of South Australia’s Flexible Exports Program?
South Australia – where more than 1-in-3 homes have rooftop solar – is once again leading the charge in solar energy integration with the introduction of Flexible Exports for new solar connections, starting in earnest this month.
Even more news below!
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.
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?
SOLAR NEWS
Solar Analytics Launches Meter-Free Consumption Monitoring
The Consumer Data Right (CDR) isn’t something we’ve covered here yet, but it’s now the basis for a new product being launched by Solar Analytics: Integrated+, which the company describes as “consumption data without the meter”.
Australian Scientists Tackle Iron Flow Batteries’ Low Efficiency
Flow batteries have long been seen as the poor cousin to the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery, trailing in energy density and charge/discharge rates.
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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.
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!
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.
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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