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Air Conditioning is a necessary piece of kit for your home or business to keep temperatures down in warmer climates. This essential cooling aid was invented back in 1906 by a New York-based inventor called Willis Carrier. He called it an ‘apparatus for ...

Can I use solar to power my EV? The simple answer to this is yes. You can charge your EV with Solar. Most people want to charge they're EV at night, not generally through the day when the sun is shining. To make the most of the free excess solar you’d n...

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...

Recently, energy saving has hit the headlines. Rocketing energy prices have seen the biggest price increases in years. The ‘heat’ vs ‘eat’ question has once again been raised.  We all need to be asking ourselves how we can make our home more energy...

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...

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...

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...

NMC batteries are a hot topic within our industry, especially the debate between NMC vs. LFP batteries. Most commonly used in portable electronic devices, tools, and electric vehicles, NMC batteries are frequently used in a variety of different contents. H...

What is Off Grid? Off Grid Living is when you have no access to any services such as the electrical grid or mains water. It may include other community utilities such as garbage collection. Being off grid means you have no connection to a power network ...

Solar ‘plus’ storage is the next stage in becoming energy dependent. Start giving your home better control over your electricity spend. What is solar plus storage? The addition of a battery storage system in conjunction with Solar PV gives you better...