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Why install solar batteries? What’s the benefit? Essentially batteries store unused energy produced by your solar panels. That stored energy can be used overnight, in times of inclement weather or when power is charged at premium rates (Time-of-Use tariff customers). Batteries give you ‘certainty of supply’ and allow you to create your own energy supply rather than relying predominately on the grid (Ergon, Energex etc).   The three main benefits of installing a solar battery

1. Home visits to create a customised, quality solution for your home A local solar installer is more likely to fully evaluate your situation by visiting your property before the installation. During an onsite visit, the installer will: Check out the switchboard to see if there is any work that needs to be done for it to meet Ergon/Energex requirements Check the size of the mains cabling to ensure it is big enough for solar Determine the best layout for the panels on your roo