How to compare panels, inverters and storage before you shortlist, and where a spec sheet stops being useful.
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Clear filtersA battery quote should account for the room it will go in. For a garage installation, that includes choosing a suitable alarm and checking how it connects to the alarms inside your home.
From 1 December 2026, NETCC Approved Sellers must put more detail in writing. Here is what to check in your design, fees and signed agreement—and the consent risk strata owners should settle first.
Read the articleCheck ownership, condition, recall status, installation approval, warranty and rebate eligibility before buying a used Powerwall.
Read the articleSize a battery against evening and overnight electricity use. Ask how an older quote's discount was calculated before assuming the same amount will apply at 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 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 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.
Read the articleBefore paying a deposit, confirm the recipient's business details and get refund conditions in writing. Check the installer's credentials against public registers as part of reviewing the contract.
Read the articleCheck the proposed grid connection and your lease before sizing solar for a commercial roof. Export restrictions and landlord approval can affect which installation fits the site.
Read the articleA package quote needs to account for your roof and switchboard. Ask for installation extras in writing, and check the rebate assumptions and export pathway before paying a deposit.
Read the articleYour existing inverter and solar output help determine the retrofit path. Check equipment compatibility and the circuits you want backed up before deciding what to keep or replace.
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