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Sungrow Hybrid Inverter Review: A Deep Dive into the SH5.0RS

sungrow sh5.0rs inverter installed

This post is part of our reviews of hybrid solar inverters – which when paired with a battery – can be good Tesla Powerwall alternatives. Here, I’m taking a closer look at the Sungrow SH5.0RS.

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Off-Grid Solar Done Right: 12 Expert Tips for Rock-Solid Reliability

Off-grid solar tips

Off-grid solar systems are very different compared to their grid-tied counterparts, presenting unique challenges that demand careful consideration.

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Alpha ESS Battery Review: An Unforgettable Installation Experience

The Alpha ESS battery: hailed by many, criticised by others. Established in China in 2012, Alpha’s surge in popularity across the Australian market has many of us asking if these batteries are a fantastic bargain or asking for trouble. Through my journey of installing various models, including the SMILE5 series, I’ve witnessed both the charm […]

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Victorian Government Backs Home Batteries With 0% Loans

A sonnen battery installed in melbourne

Victoria has added a subsidised loan to help solar panel owners add batteries to their homes under its $1.3 billion Solar Homes scheme.

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Cheap Green Loans: CEFC’s $1B Pledge for Home Upgrades

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The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is adding support for electrification and household energy upgrades to its existing mandate to support the development of clean energy in Australia.

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Outsmarting Solar Connection Limits With Semi-Off-Grid Appliances

Maximizing solar production without exceeding limits

Network-imposed solar system size limits can sometimes squash our dreams of tiny bills, but Glen from Perth has discovered a game-changing solution.

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Are Chinese Inverters a Security Risk?

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The federal opposition seems to think it has discovered a “gotcha” to argue against the proliferation of rooftop solar PV – and against Australia’s renewable energy target: Chinese hardware.

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Battery Degradation Part II: How To Measure It

All batteries degrade over time. The battery warranty specifies the maximum degradation you can expect – typically over ten years. But how do you know how much your battery has actually degraded?

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What’s Better? Heat Pump Or Conventional Hot Water + Solar?

Heat pump vs electric element storage HWS

Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Heat Pumps vs. Solar and Resistive HWS

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Tesla Megapacks Included in NSW’s Latest Giant Battery Approvals

close up of a Tesla Megapack

Two more grid-scale battery projects have been approved in NSW renewable energy zones.

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