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Batteries themselves do not make noise, but the systems attached to them – like the inverter – may make some noise. You may hear the cooling fans and an electronic ‘buzz’ from the circuits, but it should be fairly similar to a regular solar inverter.
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While battery systems are coming down in cost, the cost to install a household system is still significant and will cost many thousands of dollars. Some providers may offer leasing arrangements or payment plans. Make sure you check the details and ask for the total costs of any plan.
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Once your battery storage system is installed, the operation of your household electrical appliances will continue to operate as normal.
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Contact your electricity retailer to ask if they will pay you for the electricity your solar PV system may export.
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Power from a solar PV system is generally used to supply your premises first. Any excess solar power that is not used by your home or business may be ‘fed-in’, to the electricity grid (if you are approved to connect and export). This is what ‘exporting to the grid’ means.
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There currently is no national certification process for battery storage system installers. Here are some things to investigate to help you find a reputable installer:
- Are they a registered electrical contractor?
- Are they a Clean Energy Council accredited solar PV installer?
- Do they have experience with installing battery storage systems?
- Do they offer a maintenance plan for battery storage systems?
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While there are a number of different battery storage solutions available, residential systems are typically similar in size to a fridge or split system air-conditioner. They come in a range of sizes based on the technology that they use and the amount of energy that they store. Lead acid batteries tend to be physically larger than lithium batteries, but it’s best to check your battery manufacturer’s website for accurate size details of their products.
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There are two main types of electric vehicles (EVs), defined by the degree that electricity is used as their energy source:
- Battery Electric Vehicles – BEVs
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles – PHEVs.
For more information visit our Types of EVs web page.
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There are a number of great benefits to electric vehicles (EVs) over conventional petrol/diesel cars.
- Cheaper to run
- Cheaper to maintain
- Cheaper to register
- Better for the environment
- Health benefits
- Better for the Network
- Better for our energy security
Find out more about the Benefits of Electric Vehicles.
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The benefits of having battery storage can include:
- Use more solar – Battery storage allows you to store your solar power for use at night, helping you save on your electricity bills
- Back-up power – Stay out of the dark and use your battery storage system for back-up power during a blackout*
- More sustainable – Work towards your sustainability goals and store excess renewable energy for later use.
* Not all battery systems will work during a blackout so check this with your installer.
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