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Asma Aziz, Lecturer in Power Engineering, Edith Cowan University

Is it worth investing in a battery for your rooftop solar? Here's what buyers need to know (but often can't find out)

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Recent electricity price increases of 20–30% have hit households hard. Some are installing rooftop solar systems and batteries to reduce or even end their reliance on energy providers.

However, Australia’s uptake of household batteries lags well behind rooftop solar installations. The high upfront cost of batteries is a key reason.

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