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Guide to battery storage for solar PV

Tesla’s Powerwall 2 can be floor or wall mounted, and is suitable for installation both indoors and out. Multiple batteries can be used in tandem to suit households with a high power demand. It also features an internal inverter to simplify installation.

Solar electric panels are a popular technology with self-builders and renovators. Fundamentally, they transform daylight into useable energy – the idea being that you get to take advantage of a free renewable resource, and in doing so reduce your utility bills.

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Build It
May 2018
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