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Glen Morris

How rooftop solar and battery storage actually works

August 11, 2015 by Glen Morris 1 Comment

For those not so technically minded, this is a guide to solar plus storage. The output of a solar PV systems (solar panels plus inverter) produce power proportional to the solar energy coming from the sun. This energy is instantly converted into electricity that can be used in the home or business.   As appliances […]

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Podcasts

Will a Tesla battery enable me to leave the grid?

July 9, 2015 by Glen Morris 1 Comment

Based on the current specification of the Tesla Powerwall battery there are two models. One gives 7kWh per day of usable energy when cycled daily: the other gives 10kWh if cycled weekly. Both come with ten year guarantees. 24 years ago I left the grid – not really by choice but because I moved to […]

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