Solar & Battery Storage Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Making the Right Choice in 2025

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Thinking about solar panels or battery storage for your home, but don’t know where to start? In this beginner-friendly video, we break down the key components of a solar and battery storage system—without the jargon. From inverters and optimisers to sizing your battery and understanding G99 applications, we’ll help you feel confident and clued up before anyone steps foot on your roof. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: What solar panels, inverters, batteries, and optimisers actually do The differences between string, hybrid, AC-coupled, and all-in-one inverters How to size your battery correctly based on usage and tariff strategy What to ask your installer and how to avoid costly mistakes Chapters: 01:33 – Solar panels, inverters & batteries explained 02:14 – Safety components: Isolators & fuse boards 02:49 – How optimisers help with shading 03:32 – Monitoring & apps: Cloud Connect explained 04:07 – Inverter types: String, Hybrid, AC-coupled & All-in-One 06:15 – Why storing energy matters 06:57 – Using cheap time of use tariffs with battery storage 07:36 – How to choose the right battery size 09:46 – Battery expansion and modular options 10:26 – Battery warranties, cycles & throughput explained 12:38 – Depth of Discharge: What it means for you 13:20 – Matching inverters & batteries: Why it matters 14:23 – Where to install your battery: Garage, outside or attic? 16:39 – What to prioritise in your budget: Panels vs battery 17:47 – Solar panel & inverter sizing: Get the balance right 18:46 – Software, support & smart features 19:29 – Cutting costs the right way 20:13 – G98, G99, G100: What they are & why they matter 22:47 – Export limits explained: What 5kW really means 23:32 – Grid capacity & negotiation tips 24:12 – Final thoughts & links to more helpful content 📹 Best Solar Panels: https://youtu.be/K8-dgd9QLNI 💬 Questions? Reach out! Leave a comment below if there’s anything you’re unsure about, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you don’t miss our next video. Whether you're just starting your solar journey or already comparing quotes, we've got you covered.