Bob Jocelyn our resident Solar & Finance expert talks about how increasing your panels to the maximum allowable is a smart investment.

Over the past few months there have been 13 new battery offerings on the Australian market. That's right 13 in just two months! The LG Chem & Redflow continue to peak our interest here at GET. The LG Chem has been one of our battery offerings for some time now and is proving to be a very strong player. Redflow has been long awaited and we are keen to get a look at our first units when they start to roll in.

Finn Peacock of SolarQuotes.com.au has put together a fantastic Comparison Table for those of you keeping track of the major players... click here

Tesla has created a lot of buzz around household solar battery storage. Batteries are becoming more and more affordable, whether adding to your existing solar system or from the get go. There are a lot of different brands and battery types on the market. The key is finding the battery that is best for you.

How Batteries Work

Video: X-Hybrid Battery Storage- How It Works

Batteries allow you to store the energy your solar produces during the day for use at night time. They can also ensure your home still has power during a blackout. Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Battery... Size Weight Warranty EPS (power in an outage) $ per kw/h

Download our February Battery Offerings here

For more information and to get the best solar battery for you, call us 07 4940 2900

"I have a friend who gets cheques back from their solar – I would like one that does that please!”

In Queensland, certain people are on a 44 cent feed in tariff and they have the ability to create an income with their solar system. This is no longer the case. Does that mean solar power is no longer a worthwhile investment? No. Here's why.

People who make the most savings on their electricity bill use the majority of their energy while the sun is shining. When the sun is hitting the panels, the solar system is producing free power for your home to use. Coordinating your high intensity energy usage into daylight hours means you are directly pumping free energy.