The federal government’s prediction in the October 2022 budget that electricity prices will rise by 56% in the next two years has sent shockwaves through most Australian households. How much more will Australians be paying for gas and electricity? The average Australian household paid $1,434 for electricity last financial year, according to the ACCC, and […]
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What does it mean to go off-grid with solar?
Cutting your connection to the national electricity grid has an undeniable appeal. No more electricity bills. No more daily supply charges. And a greener power supply for your home. But how realistic is it to cut your ties to the grid? Of course, if you live in the Australian outback with no grid connection for […]
Why a heat pump hot water system is a great alternative to a solar battery
A recent survey found that nearly all solar households want to buy a battery, but price is still a “put-off”. The Solar Citizens survey of 1,700 households nationwide found that cost is still the main barrier to uptake of home battery storage, but that a “significant 84 per cent” of rooftop solar households are considering […]
Energy guzzlers in your home and how to tackle them
With gas and electricity prices going through the roof, tackling the energy guzzlers in your home is more important than ever. This blog explains what the top five energy guzzlers are in most Victorian homes – and what you can do about them. 1. Heating and cooling Up to 40% of household energy bills Heating […]
Should I wait to install battery storage?
With gaping weaknesses exposed in the Australian electricity market in recent weeks, its no surprise that demand for solar and battery storage has skyrocketed. Never before has the Australian National Electricity Market been suspended. Never before have electricity retailers told their customers to go away – or stay and be hit with a doubling of […]
LG Battery Recall – How do you know if your battery is safe?
LG has always been regarded as a good brand for batteries and solar panels in Australia. However, in the last month LG solar customers have been hit by an escalation of its Australian battery recall notice and the company’s decision to exit the global solar panel market. At Specialized Solar, we’ve never supplied and installed […]
How much can you save with home battery storage?
Are you thinking about getting a solar battery? If so, you’ve probably wondered whether the savings from battery storage are worth the cost. A quality grid-connect battery with 10 to 13 kilowatt hours of usable storage capacity will set you back around $10,000 to $15,000. Government battery rebates can reduce the upfront purchase price, but […]
Future proof your new solar system
If you’re buying a solar panels system, you want to know it’s future-proof. It’s always hard to predict the future, particularly when it comes to energy. All you can do is look at technology trends and consider how relevant they may be to your situation. In the future, it’s likely that more and more homes […]
AC vs. DC coupled batteries
If you’re shopping around for solar battery storage, chances are you’ve come across the terms AC-coupled and DC-coupled batteries. To the layperson, these terms can be confusing. However, knowing what they mean is important if you want to be sure you’re getting the right battery for your home. In this blog: What is AC and […]
How does a Virtual Power Plant Work?
A Virtual Power Plant is a network of homes with solar batteries, connected using smart software. The purpose of a Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, is to share energy, reduce power bills and reduce reliance on the grid. VPPs are an important step towards greater use of renewable energy in the national electricity grid. They […]
