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Wasim Saman, Emeritus Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering, University of South Australia

How to maximise savings from your home solar system and slash your power bills

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Soaring electricity prices have made 15% of Aussies think about installing solar panels, a recent survey found. Another 6% were already weighing up the move, on top of the 28% who had panels.

With costs falling, the average system size is growing rapidly. Households now typically install 8-10kW solar systems, often with a battery – roof area often limits the system’s size.

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