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Batteries
10 kWh or 20 kWh? The quotes are miles apart
We've already got rooftop solar and a smart meter. We're out most of the day, then everything goes on at dinner time. One installer reckons a 10 kWh battery is plenty, the other is pushing 20. Same house, same bills. What should I ask them to show me?
Mia83 · Sydney4 replies
Batteries
VPP offer looks good. Not so keen on someone else running the battery
The joining offer is tempting. We've already had backup circuits fitted, and I'd like to keep some charge aside for a blackout. If I join this VPP, can I still set that reserve myself? The brochure has plenty about earnings but not much about that.
liam_west · Perth4 replies
Batteries
Fridge and lights only. How long would a battery last in a blackout?
The quote includes backup for the fridge, internet and a few lights. The salesperson said 'overnight should be fine', but didn't say how much charge that assumes. How do I get a useful estimate instead of a best-case answer?
weekend_tinkerer · Canberra3 replies