Buying Solar Batteries - 2022 Home Battery Buyer's 101 Guide
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Published 2022-05-19
If you're considering buying a solar battery in 2022, here's what you should know before you fork out a bundle of bucks. Part two of a three-part "101" series on understanding, buying and owning home batteries.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Is a solar battery right for you?
05:13 - How much will you pay for a battery?
06:58 - What size battery system do you need?
07:44 - Rebates and virtual power plants
09:25 - Common dodgy battery sales techniques
11:02 - Battery backup - what you should be asking
13:36 - Cheap batteries a thermal runaway risk
14:39 - AC vs DC coupling
16:30 - Solar battery degradation
17:58 - Battery warranties - tricks and traps
20:23 - Optimal battery installations
You can read the article version of this guide here:
www.solarquotes.com.au/101-guides/buying-batteries…
For the home battery comparison table I mention:
www.solarquotes.com.au/battery-storage/comparison-…
And the solar battery calculator:
www.solarquotes.com.au/solar-calculator/
And check out my other Solar Battery 101 guides:
*** Part 1: Understanding Solar Batteries
The fundamentals of home battery storage
Video: • Understanding Solar Batteries - A Beg...
Article: www.solarquotes.com.au/101-guides/understanding-ba…
*** Part 3: Owning Solar Batteries
Sets expectations for your battery-powered lifestyle.
Video: • Owning Solar Batteries 101 - 2022 Guide
Article: www.solarquotes.com.au/101-guides/owning-batteries…
You can read all my solar and battery 101 guides here:
www.solarquotes.com.au/101-guides/
And to receive quotes from solar and/or battery installers I have personally pre-vetted and trust: www.solarquotes.com.au/quote/
If you have questions after watching the video, feel free to ask in the comments section below - and don't forget to subscribe to this channel :)