Knowledge Hub
Straight answers on solar, batteries, EV charging and electrical, from the team that installs them.
Basics
The three guides to read first if you are new to solar and batteries.
How solar, batteries and solar + battery work
The plain-English starting point: what your panels, inverter and battery actually do, and how they work together through the day.
What size solar system or battery do I need?
Bigger isn't always better. How we size solar and batteries from your bills, your roof and how your household actually uses power.
Choosing an electricity plan with solar and a battery
Do you need a new retailer? What feed-in tariffs are worth, how time-of-use works and what a VPP actually is, explained without the sales pitch.
Batteries
Is a battery worth it, where it goes and what it does in a blackout.
Is a home battery worth it in NSW?
It depends less on the battery and more on how and when your household uses power. Here's how to work out if one makes sense for you.
Adding a battery to your existing solar
Already have panels on the roof? Here's what needs checking before a battery can be added, and the questions to ask your installer.
Where can I put my battery?
Garage, outside wall or somewhere else? The safety rules that decide where a home battery can go, and how we find the best spot.
Will my battery work in a blackout?
Many people assume a battery means no more blackouts. It can, but only if backup is designed in. Here's how it works.
Solar
Panels, inverters, warranties, upgrades and what happens on install day.
Microinverters vs string inverters
One box on the wall or one on every panel? How microinverters and string inverters compare, and where optimisers fit in.
How long do solar panels and batteries last?
Panels, inverters and batteries age differently. What to expect over the years and what the warranties actually cover.
Adding more panels to an existing solar system
Your system's too small now? Here's how adding panels works, when a second system makes sense, and when it's better to start fresh.
What happens on install day?
From network approval to handover, here's what to expect when our team arrives to install your solar or battery.
EV & Electrical
Home EV charging and switchboard upgrades.
EV chargers at home: what you need to know
Power point or wall charger? Will your switchboard cope? A practical guide to charging an electric vehicle at home.
Do I need to upgrade my meter board?
Old fuses, no safety switches, or planning solar, a battery or EV charger? Here's when an upgrade makes sense and what's involved.
Business
Solar, batteries and incentives for NSW businesses.
Got a question we haven't covered?
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