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Ever thought about getting a battery but worried your solar just wouldn’t cut it? Maybe your roof’s partly shaded, or it doesn’t have enough space to fit the number of panels you’d need to power both your home and a battery. Your electricity consumption might also be unusually…

Two of Australia’s Most Talked-About Batteries — But Which One’s Right for You? If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already heard of Alpha ESS and Sigenergy SigenStor — and for good reason. These two battery systems are among the most commonly recommended in Australia ri…

Just got your AlphaESS battery installed and wondering what the AlphaCloud app actually does — or how to set it up? You’ve invested in solar storage, and now you want to see the benefits — real-time power tracking, savings, usage insights — right from your phone. At Lenergy…

You’re comparing solar batteries and everything sounds promising. Good warranty, solid capacity, strong brand name. But then your installer mentions something about an “IP rating” — and suddenly, you’re nodding politely while secretly thinking: What’s that? IP ratings are of…

You’ve probably heard solar panels last “25 to 30 years.” But what does that actually mean? Do they suddenly stop working after 25 years? Will you need to replace them before then? Or is it just a warranty number manufacturers throw around to make you feel better? These a…

On 13 December 2025, the Australian Government announced major adjustments to the Cheaper Home Battery Program (CHBP) — a national subsidy designed to make battery storage more accessible for Australian households and small businesses. Following unexpectedly high demand and…

Ever tried to make sense of how to add a battery to your solar system… and ended up with more questions than answers? You’re not alone. If you’re here, you’re probably trying to figure out how a battery actually fits into your existing solar setup — or whether you need to plan…

The Federal Battery Rebate, otherwise knows as the Government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers roughly 30% off battery storage systems to Australian households. When it launched in July 2025, no one predicted batteries would start flying off warehouse shelve…

If you’ve ever asked that question — especially from somewhere like the Southern Highlands, Goulburn or Canberra — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common hesitations people have when considering solar. Maybe you’ve heard that solar panels“only works in the sun,” or that…

You’ve done your research. You’ve compared brands, watched reviews, maybe even spoken to an installer. And yet — you’re still unsure which solar battery is right for your home. Should you go with a big name like Tesla? Is a modular system better if your energy use might grow? W…

The AlphaESS SMILE-G3-S5 is one of the most feature-rich and cost-effective residential battery systems currently available in Australia. Designed to meet the needs of both on-grid and off-grid households, it offers blackout protection, high PV input capacity, and compatibility…

Thinking of installing a Tesla Powerwall 3 but wondering if it’s better to wait? With solar rebates falling and prices shifting, it’s fair to ask whether 2026 will still offer good value — or if acting sooner is smarter. You might’ve also heard Tesla is rolling out something…