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Search the JournalThe federal battery rebate only pays out if your battery is on the Clean Energy Council's approved list on the day it is installed. Seven models came off that list on 15 September and one went back on 7 October, which is a good reminder to check the date on your quote.
Read the articleSome battery setups keep backup circuits live during a grid outage. Sharing the system's location and handover documents when booking electrical work helps the contractor plan for the installation.
Read the articleCheck the NETCC Approved Seller register and identify who holds your solar contract, especially when the system is included in a new build.
Read the articleAsk for standby draw as well as peak efficiency when comparing batteries. HTW Berlin's whole-system tests show where energy losses occur, using a simulated household that differs from conditions in Perth.
Read the articleHave removal and disposal priced in your solar replacement quote. Ask where the old panels will go and whether transport is included before accepting the total.
Read the articleAt the panel application stage, household contract terms were still unsettled. Check proposed payments and how participation could affect the energy left in your battery for home use.
Read the articleCheck the battery's exposure and heating demand before deciding whether pack insulation is worth buying. A sheltered Perth garage and an exposed inland shed present different conditions for a SigenStack assessment.
Read the articleSome Powerwall 2 units are affected. Check Tesla’s notification, contact your original installer and follow the current replacement guidance.
Read the articleFor staged SigenStack expansion, check the controller model against the proposed combiner box. Confirm compatibility in current manufacturer documentation before ordering hardware for a later storage addition.
Read the articleSite layout and backup requirements matter when assessing the announced Fronius Reserva Pro. Confirm Australian approval and pricing before including it in a system design.
Read the articleAsk your installer to check the air conditioner’s starting load against the battery’s backup capacity on its phase. Have the quote identify which circuits will run during an outage.
Read the articleAsk which contract amount your solar deposit is calculated on, including how discounts are treated. Check the written payment terms before paying a deposit.
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