Home solar battery systems - Comparison and costs
An introduction to the many home solar battery options available along with detailed reviews, cost comparisons, alternatives to buying a battery, solar EV charging, and a basic guide to the most popular solar battery systems.
JA Solar Panels Review
JA Solar is one of the top 5 global solar panel manufacturers and well known for producing reliable and affordable panels. We review the latest Deep Blue 3.0 range of panels which feature some of the latest PV cell technology to increase efficiency and durability. Plus we reveal the next generation Deep Blue 4.0X panels coming late 2022.
SMA Inverter Review
SMA is a world-renowned solar inverter manufacturer and one of the few companies to offer inverters designed for residential, commercial and utility-scale grid-tie systems, as well as advanced off-grid systems. We review the full range of inverters including the popular SMA sunny boy range and powerful Tripower inverters used for larger commercial solar systems.
REC solar panels review
REC is a leading innovator of solar cell technology and is developing ultra-efficient heterojunction cells, which are the foundation of the high-performance Alpha series of panels. These solar cell advancements become the industry standard due to their increased efficiency and reliability.
Q cells Solar and battery review
Q Cells based in South Korea is one of the top six multinational solar panel manufacturers and one of the industry leaders in solar innovation and technology. We review the latest generation high-performance G9 and G10 panels and the all new Q.Home Core battery storage systems.
Best MPPT Solar Charge Controllers 2022
We review the best quality and highest performing MPPT solar charge controllers used for DIY and professional off-grid solar installations. The worlds leading MPPT manufacturers including Victron, AERL, Outback Power, Morningstar and Schneider Electric.
Hyundai Solar panels review
Hyundai a large South Korean based solar panel manufacturer offering a range of high-end panels based on the unique shingled cell technology. We review the new range of panels and explain how shingled cells work and the benefits compared to the more common half-cut cell panels.
LG solar panels review
LG was widely known as one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers. We examine and highlight what made the LG Neon 2, Neon R and new Neon H panels stand out from the crowd in performance, reliability and efficiency.
LG RESU Battery Review
The range of LG chem RESU batteries might have positioned LG as the leader in home energy storage options. However, a global recall due to safety issues has taken the shine off the once-prominent battery manufacturer.
BYD Battery Review
BYD is the largest Chinese manufacturer of lithium batteries and has dominated the Chinese electric vehicle and energy storage market for some time. We review the 3rd-generation BYD battery systems which are growing in popularity due to the wide range of capacities and options to suit both on-grid and off-grid applications.
Tesla Powerwall 2 Vs LG RESU Vs Sonnen ECO Vs BYD
We review and compare the Tesla Powerwall 2 with the popular LG RESU lithium battery which is considered the leading competitor to the Powerwall, plus the well known German Sonnen and the large Chinese manufacturer BYD.
Canadian Solar panels review
Canadian Solar is one of the worlds largest solar panel manufacturers offering a wide range of panels designed for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar installations. We examine the full range of panels available in 2021 including the new high power HiKu7 series built on the large format 210mm cells.
Winaico Solar Panel Review
Winaico is unique in the solar world being a family-run enterprise that focuses on delivering quality solar panels. We review the latest Gemini series solar panels back by a longer 25-year product warranty which is 10 years longer than the industry standard.
Selectronic SP PRO - Hybrid off-grid Inverter Review
Selectronic manufacture the SP PRO which is possibly the most advanced battery inverter/charger available and designed to be used for a huge range of hybrid on-grid or off-grid solar and energy storage systems.
Off-grid and Hybrid Multi-mode inverters explained
We review the leading multi-mode inverter-chargers that are capable of operating in on-grid (hybrid) or off-grid modes and can be used to create both AC and DC coupled solar systems. These modern powerful inverters are often used to build large energy storage and backup power systems for both residential and commercial applications.