We’ve all heard about Tesla’s sexy (if we can use that word about batteries) Powerwall home solar batteries. They look flash and they have some great PR. And recently South Australia partnered with Tesla to build Australia’s largest solar farm.
The solar industry is booming and you’ve gone solar; or at the very least, done your research and are ready to make the move into a more sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly energy solution. Now it’s time to think about whether a battery to store your excess solar electricity might be right for you.
If you want to make the most of your high-value PV-generated electricity, energy storage via a battery is a great way to go. Battery systems don’t enjoy the same sort of subsidies that solar does in Australia, but there are some financial incentives such as battery system rebates available to help support the purchase of solar batteries.
The installation of home solar batteries is increasingly becoming an attractive and viable option for homes in Australia. The disruptive technology, which is moving faster than expected, is set to revolutionise the way Aussies access electricity-helping more homes to stay independent of the national grid. Solar storage batteries are indeed the holy grail of renewable energy and a significant element to the massive transition from fossil fuels.