Maintaining your solar battery

While lithium-ion solar batteries have superior longevity, like any product their performance will gradually decline over time. As the battery charges and discharges during normal use, its capacity will naturally reduce after many years. But if your usage is in line with optimum cycling specifications and your battery is well maintained, it can last for … Read more

Things to consider when buying a solar battery

When considering the financial aspects of your new house build, or forecasting your existing utility costs, it’s important to consider all options available to ensure your setup is both cost-effective and efficient. A long-term, major expense like electricity is no exception. With the purchase and installation costs involved in adding a solar battery to your … Read more

The costs and savings of having a solar battery

When you combine smart energy consumption with the long-term efficiency of a solar battery, you’re on the right path to saving money. But like any big investment, it’s important to know how to get the best out of your system so you can maximise the benefits available to you. Let’s break down some of the … Read more

Do solar batteries make noise

Solar batteries have become an efficient and reliable alternative to fuel-powered generators. Traditionally, when back-up power was required, the noisy old portable generator would be started up. Generator sound levels can range between 60 to 100 decibels and even expensive models are loud because they use internal combustion engines to generate electricity. However, with an … Read more

How does the weather affect rooftop solar

How does the weather affect rooftop solar

Rooftop solar systems, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, are overwhelmingly a very reliable way to generate renewable energy, as they rely on the sun. However, the efficiency of solar systems can be affected by latitude, season, and climate. This is because the duration of daylight varies by latitude (your location north or south in relation … Read more

How do solar panels work?

Harnessing the power of the sun is one of the biggest technological advances of our era and has the potential to provide humankind with an infinite supply of energy. So… How does this amazing technology work? It all starts with the solar cell, which is the basic component of your solar panel. Panels are made … Read more

Taking The Block off the grid

Published on Farm Online A cloud hung over reality television show The Block this year – quite literally, said RedEarth Energy Storage’s chief commercial officer Scott Andrews. Mr Andrews was on site in Gisborne, Victoria, for nearly four months during the show’s filming, and will feature on the show speaking with contestants and host Scotty … Read more

Home battery sales are rising with volatile power prices

ABC News article

By James Purtill The first evening after having his home batteries installed, Michael Chard watched the price of electricity rise with a sense of wonder and excitement. “I was ecstatic,” he said. “I’m thinking, ‘If I have this every day I don’t have to work anymore’.” Over a few hours, the wholesale price of electricity on the National … Read more

Is it worth getting a battery with solar panels?

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Australia is becoming a hotspot of opportunities in renewable energy. If you’ve committed to adding a solar panel array to your home or business, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction. The next step, installing a solar battery and energy storage system, is one to be seriously considered. Falling subsidies: With the soaring popularity of solar panel … Read more

How efficient are solar batteries?

Increasing your independence in home energy generation is a positive step not only for the environment, but also your hip pocket. By installing solar panels, you’ve got the first step covered – you’re harnessing energy from the sun to power your day. But what happens when the sun goes down? That’s when a solar battery … Read more