Installing a solar battery can help you save even more energy bills all year round by letting you use more of the energy produced by your solar panels.
During the day, your solar panels generate energy that powers your home.
But often they create more than you need.
That extra energy is exported to the electricity grid for others to use.
When you add a solar battery, you can store the extra energy from your solar panels instead.
Then you can use the power stored in your battery rather than paying for energy from the grid when demand is high and electricity prices are at their peak or during the night.
When buying a solar battery, there are several important things to consider.
The capacity of a battery determines how much energy your battery can store.
It's measured in kilowatt hours.
The power output of a battery determines how many appliances you can run off the battery at once.
It's measured in kilowatts.
The capacity and power output of the solar battery you need depends on factors like how much energy your solar panels produce, your energy usage patterns, and whether you plan to add more electric appliances or charge an electric vehicle at your home.
Some batteries can also provide backup power when there's a power outage.
Talk to solar retailers about your needs.
They can provide a quote for a system tailored to your home and budget.
Take charge of your energy use with a solar battery.
Learn more at solar.vic.gov.au.
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