Battery Life Explained - How to Prolong the Life of Lithium Batteries
Evidence shows that deep discharging Lithium (LFP) batteries increases aging and reduces battery life. In this article we explain what causes accerated battery capacity loss and how to prolong the life of your battery system. We also highlight other issues which can occur when batteries are deeply discharged.
Bidirectional EV Chargers Review
Bidirectional EV chargers are sophisticated EV chargers capable of two-way charging; charging an EV and discharging energy back into the grid, known as V2G. In this article, we review the Bidirectional EV chargers currently available or under development.
Best Hybrid Inverters 2024
Hybrid inverters combine a solar and battery inverter into one compact unit. These advanced inverters use energy from solar panels to power your home, charge a battery and provide emergency power during a blackout. We review the best hybrid inverters from the leading manufacturers for battery storage and backup power.
Bidirectional EV charging explained - V2G, V2H & V2L
Bidirectional EV charging is an emerging technology that is set to transform how electric vehicles are used. We explain how bidirectional chargers work and the various technologies available including Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-home (V2H), and Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Tesla Powerwall 3 Review
We provide an in-depth review of the features, highlights and shortfalls of the next-generation Tesla Powerwall 3 solar and battery energy storage system. Will it beat the competition and live up to the hype?
Sungrow Inverter and battery Review
Sungrow is one of the largest solar inverter producers in the world and offers a wide range of hybrid energy storage and solar inverters. The popular inverters from Sungrow have proven to be some of the most reliable and cost-effective inverters on the market, while the SBR battery is one of the best-value modular battery systems.
Guide to designing off-grid and hybrid solar systems
Detailed guide to the many specifications to consider when designing an off-grid solar system or complete hybrid energy storage system. Plus, a guide to the best grid-interactive and off-grid inverters and hybrid solar inverters for residential and commercial energy storage.
Home Solar EV charging explained
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are growing rapidly, and home owners are looking at ways to charge an EV using solar. In this article, we explain how you can charge an EV using your own rooftop solar and look at the many different EV chargers available including smart chargers which enable solar-only charging and load management features.
Best off-grid solar systems
Learn about the different off-grid solar systems available and what is required to build a quality and reliable off-grid system. We also highlight the best off-grid inverters and battery storage systems for home use to provide power under all operating conditions and situations.
Goodwe Inverter & battery review
Goodwe manufactures a huge range of solar and hybrid inverters for a vast range of applications. Is this review, we examine the full range and highlight the most popular models. Plus, we review the new range of batteries which featuer some great new innovations.
Enphase Microinverter and Battery Review
Microinverters have many benefits over string inverters but also a higher upfront cost. This review examines whether it is worth paying extra and what you need to know when considering a microinverter system. We also look inside the unique new generation IQ8 series microinverters and batteries from Enphase.
Pylontech Battery Review
Pylontech is one of the largest battery providers for residential off-grid and solar applications. We examine the popular US Series batteries which are widely known as some of the best value-for-money rack-mount lithium batteries available. Are they reliable, and what issues might you come across?
Guide to home batteries and off-grid solar in Australia
The comprehensive guide to solar battery and off-grid systems. How to select and size a home solar battery system and how much it may cost you. Also, alternatives to adding batteries and how energy efficiency can save you more than adding a battery.
Tesla Powerwall and Inverter Review
We review the Tesla Powerwall 2, Powerwall Plus and Powerwall 3 battery systems and the unique liquid-cooled Tesla solar inverter. With 13.5kWh storage capacity, instantaneous backup and off-grid capability, the Powerwall is one of the leading home batteries on the market. We examine how it works, the warranty, performance and estimate how long it will last.
Best off-grid inverters
Learn about the different types of off-grid inverters and the best off-grid equipment from the leading manufacturers, including SMA, Victron, Selectronic, Schneider, Deye, and more, required to build a quality and reliable system to power your home or business using solar and alternative backup energy sources.