Is it still worth getting a home battery in Australia if I can’t install solar panels on my roof?

While home batteries can technically save money buying at low-peak hours and selling when prices are high, it may take longer than a decade to make back what you paid for it. Composite: onurdongel/Getty Images

Many people want to reduce their carbon footprint but for various reasons can’t install solar panels. Some roofs face the wrong way, others are overshadowed or subject to heritage restrictions, and apartment blocks often lack space.

Landlords are also often reluctant to install solar systems in rental properties since the benefits flow to the tenants rather than the property owner.