Victron Energy Review - Smart solar battery systems
Victron Energy has the largest variety of solar products of any manufacturer, with everything from tiny solar controllers to large grid-interactive inverter-chargers. But it's the clever remote monitoring and smart control systems where they really shine.
Best off-grid inverters
Learn about the different types of off-grid inverters and the best off-grid equipment from the leading manufacturers, including SMA, Victron, Selectronic, Schneider, Deye, and more, required to build a quality and reliable system to power your home or business using solar and alternative backup energy sources.
Huawei Inverter and Battery Review
We review the range of inverters from one of the world’s largest manufacturers Huawei with battery ready options, power optimisers and advanced monitoring features. Plus we examine the unique new LUNA 2000 battery storage system built on stackable lithium iron phosphate modules.
Jinko Solar Panels Review
JinkoSolar was founded in 2006 and grew rapidly to become the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer in 2016 through producing reliable, affordable solar panels. The company is now pushing the boundaries with the new Tiger range of high-performance solar panels.
Solar and EV Charger Calculator
We explain how to use the Photonik solar and EV charging calculator to help determine the size and type of solar system you need to power your EV, and the best EV charger for your home.
Longi Solar Panels Review
LONGi Solar has grown rapidly over the last five years to be crowned the world’s largest solar company and manufactures a range of solar panels for residential and commercial applications featuring some of the latest solar PV cell innovations and new technologies.
Solar battery system types - AC Vs DC coupled
AC coupled is the preferred battery configuration for larger solar installations while DC coupling works very well for smaller systems. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of each along with the new generation High Voltage DC batteries and AC battery systems.
Sonnen Battery Review
Sonnen founded in 2010 is the leading Germany lithium battery system manufacturer and is the largest residential battery company in Europe. We review the latest Sonnen battery systems which are now being manufactured in South Australia.
Detailed Home Solar Battery Guide
Detailed cost comparison and lifecycle analysis of the leading home energy storage batteries. We review the most popular lithium-ion battery technologies including the Tesla Powerwall 2, LG RESU, PylonTech, Simpliphi, Sonnen, Powerplus Energy, plus the lithium titanate batteries from Zenaji and Kilowatt Labs.
MPPT Solar Charge Controllers Explained
Solar Charge Controllers are one of the most affordable and effective devices used to charge battery systems using solar. We explain how a MPPT charge controller works and how to select the right size solar charge controller for your solar system.
Home solar battery systems - Comparison and costs
An introduction to the many home solar battery options available along with detailed reviews, cost comparisons, alternatives to buying a battery, solar EV charging, and a basic guide to the most popular solar battery systems.
Best Solar Design Software
Solar design software is vital for solar companies to professionally design solar systems and deliver detailed solar proposals featuring solar array layout diagrams, system performance estimates, costing, documentation and other business and project management tools.
JA Solar Panels Review
JA Solar is one of the top 5 global solar panel manufacturers and well known for producing reliable and affordable panels. We review the latest Deep Blue 3.0 range of panels which feature some of the latest PV cell technology to increase efficiency and durability. Plus we reveal the next generation Deep Blue 4.0X panels coming late 2022.
Solar System monitoring - Solar Analytics Review
How do you know if your solar system is operating correctly? The Solar Analytics system lets you monitor your solar performance as well as your household consumption and provides some clever insights into your electricity usage patterns.
SMA Inverter Review
SMA is a world-renowned solar inverter manufacturer and one of the few companies to offer inverters designed for residential, commercial and utility-scale grid-tie systems, as well as advanced off-grid systems. We review the full range of inverters including the popular SMA sunny boy range and powerful Tripower inverters used for larger commercial solar systems.