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How much backup?

Hi Finn, I opted for REC Alpha panels (370W) based on their reputation for quality. However I have these bl00dy busbar marks on my panels which has taken the luster off the REC reputation for quality in terms of my decision to pay extra for REC. You published my story on SolarQuotes regarding the issue and whilst I have a response from REC (extremely technical I might add) attempting to allay my concerns, I can't help but feel a sense of REC wiggling out of their responsibility to replace the 29 x panels in question. I bl00dy paid for the REC quality to mitigate this occurrence, they took my cash and are nowhere to be seen when I need them. Why didn't REC state that the busbar issue may occur on their panel brochure? More sub-par antics from a large Corporate. The 11 x Trina Vertex S+ 415W panels I added to my system (now 15kW) are a better buy. Given your standing in the Solar industry would have a contact at REC that I can plead my case with? Kind Regards, Tom

Batteries (or sources of DC electricity in general) do not have phases like AC or do they?

Just dont forget the energy provder will change cost of a kwh and feed in tarrif to suit thier profits dont be fooled its a scam you will always pay

Big Banana is not in QUEENSLAND'S

I have Solar edge 11.6 kw on 3 phase but the solar edge charger is only single phase 7.4 and doesn’t support the open protocol. Car can charge at 11kw, which charger should I buy?

But won't solar and batteries be pointless when Prime Minister Dutton has Australia running off nuclear power in 2035?

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Which amongst sungrow and enphase would offer higher efficiency for the same capacity of solar panels?

That's better.

Great video, good explanation, you mentioned DYI batteries briefly, do you think this will change going forward. I am an electrical engineer and don't see why I can't build my own battery system, I would value your view on this.

Compostable materials??

What a legend, very informative lots of information there to consider.

Sweet i had 13 just bought another 2 so the process looks great.

Wow shows us what is coming. Thanks for making this and big thanks Joe.

"margins" is the only word that matters in this video.

Finn Peacock is the absolute goto man when it comes to all things solar. 😊

Interesting video thanks. Yes my brother in law had one on the side of his house and it went up in flames. Not good. He's been told to put away from the house and spend the money to cable it back to the metre box.

fabulous thanks

Given these Level 2 charging cable can be quite expensive, I wonder if someone can simply nab it away while you leave the car unattended when charging.

Mate, it's about PROFITEERING by 'private enterprise'. Dreadful hearing about idiots wanting nuclear when we have so much solar and wind. Need to invest in batteries.

This is practically vaporware. Years on now, where are the devices? What on earth are our regulatory bodies doing? They are throttling innovation, they are a spanner in the works of transition to renewables. Our governments are a bloody farce. They sprout on and on about the importance to switch, yet do sweet zero to do anything about helping those that want to make a difference to make that transition.

This was so good :)

Finn why didn't you mention the option of putting in a 32amp power point. I did this and it seems to work quite well and allows you to use the cable elsewhere. The cable I bought allows selection of different amps and delayed start. Love your videos.

Can you explain why the payback period is better if you switch to TOU tariff? If you are using a battery that is fully utilised wouldn't you not be using any electricity from the grid anyway if you had solar?

What a load of rubbish. How about you tell the truth. Everyone buying fuel pay road tax (fuel excise) unlike EV owners that are getting it for free, but wait till 2027 when YOU will have to pay then we will see the whinging

Thanks Finn. Really informative video. I have a dumb idea/question that I hope you can help me with: I have 6.6Kw of solar (no room for expansion), a Tesla Powerwall 2, on a TOU tariff and have a MG ZS EV Long Range (with 70+KwH battery) which I currently charge with the slow charger that came with the car. I have access to free/cheap EV charging away from home and was wondering whether it's possible/feasible to charge/top up the Powerwall from the MG's battery via the MG's VTL outlet ?

As I am off grid with a 11kw single phase with 52kw of battery, is there any that is recommend for off grid charging?

Tesla power wall technically great. But if you live in regional Australia do NOT under any circumstances install these totally unsupported batteries. When they fail Tesla may as well be on the moon or mars actually. I have been waiting since March 2024 for them to repair my system of 40 solar panels and two powerwalls, very expensive paperweights

Do not buy Tesla if you live in regional Australia. No support infrastructure

I am in WA and currently feed my surplus solar generated power back into the grid, and so pay virtually no electricity bills. If you really do want a battery, wait a little while for sodium batteries to become readily available. They cannot catch fire, can be recharged many times without degrading, plus are none polluting to the environment. Either that or wait even longer to see if and when diamond batteries become available.

Wall charger not worth it for me as My 2018 Leaf only charge at 3.6kw max :( a 15amp plug is what I'm gonna get done.

Well presented video Finn. Makes a lot of sense and easy to view. I know you've had issues, but don't discount the Zappi V2. Mine has been performing flawlessly for nearly 12 months now and is smart enough to only use excess solar, which suits me just fine.

Charging apps make all this redundant

New Tesla Finn??

Poor Finn still doing the same video every year, just the same false dross. Shilling overpriced Junk.

Very clear, best explanation of options for chargers I have seen. Thank you.

Mercedes Benz EQS can charge at 22kW using a compatible home wall charger.

Thanks, Fìñn

Another well made video from SQ. I like the new graphics and fancy editing stuff in this one :)

Nissan leaf and mits. Outlander PHEV can do v2h

BMW iX1 has 22KW ac charging on board :) (it's also a lot cheaper than a taycan!)

Alpha Smile5 is very good, BUT can only run 3 circuits, when Grid is down, where as POWERWALL runs the whole house, [except high load heat banks on 'night tarriff]. also PowerWall can be switched off from Grid. BUT the Alpha is 5k cheaper.....