Guide to home batteries and off-grid solar in Australia
The comprehensive guide to solar battery and off-grid systems. How to select and size a home solar battery system and how much it may cost you. Also, alternatives to adding batteries and how energy efficiency can save you more than adding a battery.
Tesla Powerwall and Inverter Review
We review the Tesla Powerwall 2, Powerwall Plus and Powerwall 3 battery systems and the unique liquid-cooled Tesla solar inverter. With 13.5kWh storage capacity, instantaneous backup and off-grid capability, the Powerwall is one of the leading home batteries on the market. We examine how it works, the warranty, performance and estimate how long it will last.
Guide to designing off-grid and hybrid solar systems
Detailed guide to the many specifications to consider when designing an off-grid solar system or complete hybrid energy storage system. Plus, a guide to the best grid-interactive and off-grid inverters and hybrid solar inverters for residential and commercial energy storage.
Bidirectional EV charging explained - V2G, V2H & V2L
Bidirectional EV charging is an emerging technology that is set to transform how electric vehicles are used. We explain how bidirectional chargers work and the various technologies available including Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-home (V2H), and Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Trina Solar Panels Review
Trina Solar is one of the top 5 global panel manufacturers and has broken numerous solar PV world records in efficiency and power over the years. The Vertex panel series are efficient and affordable, making the price gap between the well-known premium brands harder to justify. We reviewed the full range of panels and examined the PV cell technology and recent advancements.
Victron Energy Review - Smart solar battery systems
Victron Energy has the largest variety of solar products of any manufacturer, with everything from tiny solar controllers to large grid-interactive inverter-chargers. But it's the clever remote monitoring and smart control systems where they really shine.
Best off-grid inverters
Learn about the different types of off-grid inverters and the best off-grid equipment from the leading manufacturers, including SMA, Victron, Selectronic, Schneider, Deye, and more, required to build a quality and reliable system to power your home or business using solar and alternative backup energy sources.
Huawei Inverter and Battery Review
We review the range of inverters from one of the world’s largest manufacturers Huawei with battery ready options, power optimisers and advanced monitoring features. Plus we examine the unique new LUNA 2000 battery storage system built on stackable lithium iron phosphate modules.
Jinko Solar Panels Review
JinkoSolar was founded in 2006 and grew rapidly to become the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer in 2016 through producing reliable, affordable solar panels. The company is now pushing the boundaries with the new Tiger range of high-performance solar panels.
Longi Solar Panels Review
LONGi Solar has grown rapidly over the last five years to be crowned the world’s largest solar company and manufactures a range of solar panels for residential and commercial applications featuring some of the latest solar PV cell innovations and new technologies.
Solar battery system types - AC Vs DC coupled
AC coupled is the preferred battery configuration for larger solar installations while DC coupling works very well for smaller systems. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of each along with the new generation High Voltage DC batteries and AC battery systems.
Sonnen Battery Review
Sonnen founded in 2010 is the leading Germany lithium battery system manufacturer and is the largest residential battery company in Europe. We review the latest Sonnen battery systems which are now being manufactured in South Australia.
Detailed Home Solar Battery Guide
Detailed cost comparison and lifecycle analysis of the leading home energy storage batteries. We review the most popular lithium-ion battery technologies including the Tesla Powerwall 2, LG RESU, PylonTech, Simpliphi, Sonnen, Powerplus Energy, plus the lithium titanate batteries from Zenaji and Kilowatt Labs.
Home solar battery systems - Comparison and costs
An introduction to the many home solar battery options available along with detailed reviews, cost comparisons, alternatives to buying a battery, solar EV charging, and a basic guide to the most popular solar battery systems.
JA Solar Panels Review
JA Solar is one of the top 5 global solar panel manufacturers and well known for producing reliable and affordable panels. We review the latest Deep Blue 3.0 range of panels which feature some of the latest PV cell technology to increase efficiency and durability. Plus we reveal the next generation Deep Blue 4.0X panels coming late 2022.