Tim Falkiner
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People install solar panel/battery systems to 1 save money 2 give security and 3 save the environment. Different people have different priorities. Generally they are a great idea depending on where you live, what roof you have etc. But appreciate that even a MG ZS EV has a 42 kWh battery so you probably will not have that much left over to charge your car after running your house. And the best time to charge your car is when the sun is up as an 8 kWh battery is designed to run your house over the night. As well, many solar systems are limited to 5 kW and you may only have, say, 2 kW for the car if the house is drawing 3 kW so you will be limited to granny charging.Another non car question.
Does anyone have solar panels and a home storage battery?.
I am thinking of investing 4.5k in a GivEnergy 8kw system linked to solar in order to save on bills.
Does anyone have any experience on if savings are possible and how much bills can be reduced by.
Many thanks.
This is a useful Australian page The Homeowner's Guide To Solar Power And Electric Cars
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