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Switching from gas ducted heating to reverse cycle ducted heating is a wise decision for many reasons. Cost savings, energy efficiency, flexibility, and environmental being the main ones. Many households make the switch due to the rising costs of gas. The i...

Thought about switching to a heat pump but not sure if it's worth it? Over 85% of UK homes currently have a gas boiler. However, after 2035 a new Gas Boiler will no longer be an option. There will be a UK ban in the Government efforts to achieve their Net ...

We all want the most efficient energy systems in our homes, and it comes no surprise that heating hot water is second only to heating or cooling the house in terms of energy priorities. However, what is the most energy efficient way to heat your hot wate...

We recently launched a marketing campaign and it led to many questions from customers about the difference between Battery Storage Capacity and Daily Useable Storage. We decided to go into the differences here and explain what daily useable storage is and w...

Having confidence in a brand is truly important right? Brand confidence is such an important factor for all businesses. It’s at the heart of who are and what we do. Soltaro is a brand you can trust. Easy for us to say that. However, the proof is in the ...

Many companies talk about battery storage and battery cycles in life span. But how many times can a battery be cycled and what does it actually mean for you as a consumer? Storage batteries come in all shapes and sizes, chemistry and ‘battery cycles’. H...

You may have heard about solar air conditioners in the media. They are certainly being talked about, but are solar air conditioners worth it? Let’s talk about the types of solar air conditioner first. DC Solar Air Conditioner – This is the type of Solar...

Headlines about switching from gas to electric are constantly in the media these days but is it a good time to go electric? Making the switch to electric Switching from gas to electric means more than changing how we power our cars and homes. It's about t...

Can you charge a solar battery from the grid? This is a question we get asked frequently and the answer is yes. A battery can be charged from the grid. The ideal solar power system combines solar panels, a solar storage battery and the grid.  Solar pane...

What is Virtual Storage Capacity™ and why is it important? You will hear lots about virtual storage capacity when it comes to battery storage from Soltaro. This new take on energy storage is creating a buzz in the storage sector and for good reason....