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Family warns of solar power pitfall after bill skyrockets 400 per cent

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A Melbourne family’s electricity bill surged 400% despite having a 13kW solar system, highlighting the growing importance of battery storage as feed-in tariffs fall. VoltX Energy COO David Sedighi says a 28kWh battery could offer the sweet spot for affordability.
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