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Black Start Technology

9th June 2022
If you’re thinking about a true off grid solution, then Black start is a must. Grid instabilities or power outage for longer periods of time? Black start is essential. Let’s begin with the essential facts and myths about ‘off grid’ solar storage.&nbs...
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Rising Business Energy Costs?

16th May 2022
News broke recently about rising domestic and business energy cost rises and we all started talking. Fluctuations in Business energy costs are nothing new. However, the current economic climate and the war in Ukraine are all taking a toll. Wholesale ene...
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Why Solar plus Storage?

13th April 2022
You may notice we talk about Solar plus Storage. If you’re not familiar with the phrase you may not fully realise how it can benefit your home, family or pocket. What is Solar plus Storage?  Solar PV, Solar Panels or Solar Photovoltaic Panels ar...
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Why are my electric bills so high?

5th January 2022
With frightening predictions in the media lately, we all all wondering 'Why are my electric bills so high?'. Electricity prices are rising globally. No surprise there. However, in countries like South Africa, they have skyrocketed over the last de...
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Are Solar Batteries good for load shedding

Are Solar batteries good for load shedding?

13th December 2021
Here at Soltaro, we answer many questions about blackout protection. In particular if Solar Batteries are any good for load shedding. With so many different brands of batteries it can be a little confusing. We want to talk through the essential facts ab...
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Are Solar Batteries Worth it?

11th November 2021
One in 5 Australian households have already invested in Solar PV. But are Solar Batteries worth it? By installing a Solar Battery, you can utilise almost every kWh of energy your Solar PV produces. Rather than sending all that power back to the grid, st...
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Rising Energy prices

How To Lower Energy Bills At Home

15th October 2021
Since 2021, rocketing energy prices have seen the biggest price increases in years. With previous headlines stating a terrifying 50% increase in energy prices in some countries. Clearly, something must be done. We all need to do everything we can to become...
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Tiny Homes with Solar plus Battery Storage

TINY HOMES & SOLAR POWER: A COMPLETE GUIDE

20th September 2021
In a world where sustainability and eco-conscious living have taken centre stage, tiny homes have become a sensation in countries like Australia and the USA, capturing the attention of those seeking a simpler, more environmentally friendly way of living. T...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Solar Storage but were afraid to ask…

6th September 2021
Are you thinking about investing in Solar Storage? Confused about all the mixed messaged across the internet? Well, quite frankly we’re not surprised. There are so many companies talking about why their battery is worth your hard earned cash. But are yo...
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AC Coupled for Blackout Protection? No thanks

26th July 2021
Do you know the difference between AC and DC Coupled connections? Is it relevant to most thinking of investing in Energy Storage? What does an AC battery do compared with a DC version? Which is best for back up energy storage? These are just some of the qu...
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