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BUYING BATTERY STORAGE In Australia part 2

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CONSIDERING BATTERY STORAGE?

Many people who install solar are now also installing batteries so they can store electricity generated by their solar panels for use when the sun isn’t shining.

A battery storage system can:

  • Help reduce your reliance on electricity from the grid
  • Maximise your solar panels by allowing you to capture solar energy that would normally be sent to the grid and save it for your own usage later in the day
  • Offset the increased cost of power used during peak times
  • Save money by storing energy from the grid overnight when prices are low to use during peak times when prices are high (depending on your power agreement)
  • Provide electricity to your home during power outages (depending on your system)
  • Reduce your exposure to future electricity price rises

To help you make the most informed decision on what is right for you, we have summarised some key points below.