Installer’s Guide to 2026 Commercial Rebates
Maximising the 2026 Commercial Solar and Battery Rebates The commercial solar and storage market is experiencing a massive regulatory restructuring. For installers, these changes redefine project design, sales pipelines, and grid compliance. If you are tailoring...
Solar Batteries: Worth the Investment?
While most Australian homes with solar systems currently operate without batteries, the number of batteries being installed is increasing. Falling feed-in tariffs, coupled with increasing emphasis on energy security and reducing carbon footprints, are driving more...
Battery Quoting Guide for Homeowners
With the recent Federal election and announcement of the new battery rebates, demand for home battery systems is surging. Many homeowners are requesting quotes from multiple installers to compare options. This concise guide helps you provide the necessary information...
Dual / Split Properties 120°versus 180°/SWER
In Australia, dual-phase (or two-phase) properties and Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) lines differ in their electrical supply configuration, phase difference, and application. Here’s a brief explanation of the differences, focusing on the phase difference of **120°**...
Power Your Future: Australia’s Federal Battery Rebate Unveiled… Let’s Go!
Australia is a global leader in rooftop solar, with over four million homes harnessing the sun’s energy. Now, the Australian Labor government is taking the next step to revolutionize home energy with its proposed $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Announced...
The End of Minimum Feed-In Tariffs in Victoria: A Golden Opportunity for Solar Battery Uptake
The End of Minimum Feed-In Tariffs in Victoria: A Golden Opportunity for Solar Battery Uptake As of early 2025, Victoria, Australia, has made a bold move in its renewable energy landscape: the state government has announced plans to abolish the mandatory minimum...
Is my solar inverter truly ‘battery ready’? AC Coupling Explained
The Short Answer Most home with solar panels (and no batteries installed) have an inverter known as a solar inverter. In order to add battery storage, the system needs to include a hybrid inverter. An installer can either AC couple the solar inverter to a hybrid...
Bidirectional Charging for Electric Cars: Unlocking New Possibilities
Introduction Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the automotive industry, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. One exciting development in the EV world is bidirectional charging, a technology that allows EVs to not only draw...
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Tech Blog Pylontech UP2500 with Victron MPPTs and Cerbo – cable
The CAN cable that comes with the Pylontech cable kit, battery end goes into RS485 on master battery, cut inverter end – white/brown to A1 & brown to B1; blue to CAN H & blue/white to CAN L.
SBO’s Help Sheet & FAQ for New Victron Users V9
Note 1: Victron’s website is a well laid out resource of manuals and information Note 2: Do not attempt to sell or install equipment without reading manuals Note 3: Read this document before calling Solar & Batteries Online for programming assistance Introduction...
Pylontech with Victron Compatibility
*Important Information* When connected to a Victron Multiplus / Quattro Inverter Charger or MPPT this Pylontech battery utilises DVCC ( Distributed Voltage & Current Control) to control the charge current. It is essential to use the CAN-bus connection of a...
What is the difference between High Voltage and Low Voltage batteries?
Battery systems are an excellent addition to any Solar PV or renewable energy setup. They not only allow you to store energy for use when the sun isn't shining but also enable you to purchase energy from the grid at its lowest cost per kWh and store it for later use....
VictronConnect: parallel, three/split-phase setup and more
VictronConnect: parallel, three/split-phase setup and more Source from Matthijs Vader from Victron Victron have released a new version of VictronConnect. It has quite a list of improvements as well as updated product firmware versions. The most significant change is...
How to Prepare your New House Build for Solar
Initial Considerations You should fit your build with the maximum solar capacity allowed on a single phase home (in most parts of Australia). This is 6.6kW of solar with a 5kW inverter, and is usually the best value per kW due to the way the rebate works. If you want...
Lead Acid vs LiFe lithium ferrous phosphate batteries
See the below example on sizing Lead Acids vs a quality LiFe LFP lithium such as Power Plus You previously had Lead Acid 1660ah Wet Cell batteries on this job which with a high level of maintenance can be a reliable battery. While they store up to 40kwh of energy, to...