What's the typical payback period for a solar system?

In 2022, the average solar payback period in WA is about 16.31 years – this is the point in time at which your solar investment will start to earn...

Will I still have an electric bill with solar?

In most cases, you will still have an electric bill with solar. Even if your solar system offsets 100 percent of your electricity use, as long as y...

Will a solar loan be less than my electric bill?

In most cases, your monthly payment towards your solar loan will be less than your electric bill – this means that if you install a solar system wi...

What are fixed and variable electric rates?

If you live in an area with retail energy providers (REPs), you may choose to switch from your standard electricity utility to a REP. There are two...

How do demand charges work?

If you’re on a demand charge electric rate, your electric bill will be based on the maximum amount of power you use over a single time period (like...

What are time-of-use electric rates?

Time-of-use electric rates are an electricity plan designed to incentivize you to use less electricity when the cost of generation is high. Time-of...

How do solar batteries help avoid surging electric rates?

When your solar panels are producing more electricity than you’re consuming, you can use that excess energy to charge your solar battery. Now let’s...

What are the best solar batteries for winter?

Although most batteries will struggle to charge to full capacity using solar power in the winter, the type of battery will make a difference. You s...

What is the lifespan of a solar battery?

A solar battery will last on average around 12 years, meaning you'll typically need to purchase two within the lifespan of your solar panel system....

Do solar batteries go bad if unused?

Leaving your battery without charge for a long time will start to affect its ability to keep charge. It'll eventually be unable to hold any charge...

What reduces a solar battery’s life?

A few factors can reduce a solar battery’s life, including where you store it, the temperatures it’s exposed to, and how you use it. Solar batterie...

How many solar batteries are needed to power a house in the UK?

Most houses in the UK will only need one solar battery, but the storage capacity of the battery they need will depend on the size of the house. A t...