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?
[Continue reading…]Solar Quotes Blog
Tesla Megapacks Included in NSW’s Latest Giant Battery Approvals
Two more grid-scale battery projects have been approved in NSW renewable energy zones.
[Continue reading…]
Is The Budget Sungrow Battery Any Good? I Installed One To Find Out…
Recently, I decided to retrofit a 12.8 kWh Sungrow battery and hybrid inverter to a 6.6kW solar system on a rental unit I own. The video above is a deep dive from start to finish, but if you don’t feel like watching, here’s a summary.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Operated “Big Bessie” Battery Rocks Rockhampton
Rockhampton residents will soon reap the benefits of grid-scale renewable storage soaking up excess solar production, with Powerlink flicking the switch on a 50MW/100MWh battery in Bouldercombe.
[Continue reading…]Flexible Exports Rules: A Bright Future With A Shade Of E-Waste
The recently enacted Flexible Exports rules for new solar power systems in South Australia set a global example for grids with lots of rooftop solar. However, there’s an unexpected fallout for rooftop solar owners. And although this is currently only a problem in SA, the rest of Australia needs to learn from our mistakes to […]
[Continue reading…]Solar Analytics Integrated Review: Better Than Sungrow Monitoring?
If you have decided to invest in a hardware consumption monitor to measure your solar energy flows, there are three prominent options on the market:
[Continue reading…]AEMO: NEM Not Yet Ready for 100% Renewables
The AEMO is taking the next steps to ensure Australia’s National Energy Market (NEM) can survive the shift to solar power and wind.
[Continue reading…]Battery Degradation: How Do You Work Out If Your Battery Is Up To Snuff?
In this first of a two-part series, we’re going to shed light on some of the lurks you need to know about owning a battery hybrid solar power system. Specifically understanding, measuring and managing the degradation.
[Continue reading…]
RSS - Posts
Currently Raging Debates: