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Energy Personality Quiz: Are You a Solar Saver, Energy Explorer, or Power Guzzler?
 

Energy Personality Quiz: Are You a Solar Saver, Energy Explorer, or Power Guzzler?

Ever wondered what kind of energy user you are? The first step to making better decisions about solar energy for home use, reducing waste, and choosing the right home battery...

Understanding Depth of Discharge (DoD) and Why It Matters for Your Battery
 

Understanding Depth of Discharge (DoD) and Why It Matters for Your Battery

When comparing home batteries, you’ll often see terms like kilowatt-hours (kWh), cycle life, and depth of discharge battery (DoD). But what do they mean for performance and value? DoD, or...

How to Winter-Proof Your Home Battery Storage System
 

How to Winter-Proof Your Home Battery Storage System

Temperatures are dropping across Australia, which only means one thing: winter’s here. With that, many homeowners wonder, does cold weather damage home batteries? It could. Cooler temperatures and shorter days...

Tips on How to Safely Expand Your Home Battery Storage System
 

Tips on How to Safely Expand Your Home Battery Storage System

Let’s be real—there comes a point when your energy needs just go up. Maybe you’ve added an EV charger, started using more appliances, or just want extra peace of mind...

Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance: Post-Summer Checklist
 

Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance: Post-Summer Checklist

Summer in Australia can be a double-edged sword for residential solar panels. While the long, sunny days provide plenty of solar energy, the season also brings dust, pollen, coastal salt,...

Winter Preparations: How to Choose the Best Home Battery Storage?
 

Winter Preparations: How to Choose the Best Home Battery Storage?

For many, staying warm and connected in the winter means having smarter home energy solutions. Not only can energy bills creep up fast during the winter season in Australia, but...