Fronius Inverter Review
Austrian solar inverter manufacturer Fronius is considered a leader in the solar world, but it wasn’t always the case. Over the years, this reputation has been earned from the high level of service, quality and, most importantly, reliability. We examine what makes Fronius inverters stand out from the crowd.
Best Smart EV Chargers
We review the best home smart EV chargers for maximising rooftop solar-generated electricity and reducing grid consumption. Plus, we explain how dynamic load-balancing works, examine the latest smart EV charging features and the various apps used to configure and monitor each charger.
Vehicle-to-load Explained - V2L for off-grid or backup power
In this article, we explain how vehicle-to-load or V2L technology works and how it can be connected to an off-grid system to reduce the dependence on backup generators and for storing excess solar energy. Plus how to use V2L as a backup power system at home.
Latest Solar Panel Technology
We examine the latest solar panels and explain how advanced PV cell technologies help improve performance and efficiency, plus we highlight the most advanced panels from the leading manufacturers. Learn about recent innovations such as micro busbars, high-density heterojunction and TOPCon N-type cells.
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.
Trina Solar Panels Review
Trina Solar is one of the top 5 global panel manufacturers and has broken numerous solar PV world records in efficiency and power over the years. The Vertex panel series are efficient and affordable, making the price gap between the well-known premium brands harder to justify. We reviewed the full range of panels and examined the PV cell technology and recent advancements.
Victron Energy Review - Smart solar battery systems
Victron Energy has the largest variety of solar products of any manufacturer, with everything from tiny solar controllers to large grid-interactive inverter-chargers. But it's the clever remote monitoring and smart control systems where they really shine.
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.
Huawei Inverter and Battery Review
We review the range of inverters from one of the world’s largest manufacturers Huawei with battery ready options, power optimisers and advanced monitoring features. Plus we examine the unique new LUNA 2000 battery storage system built on stackable lithium iron phosphate modules.
Jinko Solar Panels Review
JinkoSolar was founded in 2006 and grew rapidly to become the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer in 2016 through producing reliable, affordable solar panels. The company is now pushing the boundaries with the new Tiger range of high-performance solar panels.
Longi Solar Panels Review
LONGi Solar has grown rapidly over the last five years to be crowned the world’s largest solar company and manufactures a range of solar panels for residential and commercial applications featuring some of the latest solar PV cell innovations and new technologies.
Solar battery system types - AC Vs DC coupled
AC coupled is the preferred battery configuration for larger solar installations while DC coupling works very well for smaller systems. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of each along with the new generation High Voltage DC batteries and AC battery systems.
Sonnen Battery Review
Sonnen founded in 2010 is the leading Germany lithium battery system manufacturer and is the largest residential battery company in Europe. We review the latest Sonnen battery systems which are now being manufactured in South Australia.
Detailed Home Solar Battery Guide
Detailed cost comparison and lifecycle analysis of the leading home energy storage batteries. We review the most popular lithium-ion battery technologies including the Tesla Powerwall 2, LG RESU, PylonTech, Simpliphi, Sonnen, Powerplus Energy, plus the lithium titanate batteries from Zenaji and Kilowatt Labs.