Can You Use a DCDC Converter to Charge Batteries? Converters vs Chargers We're often asked: Can I use a DCDC converter instead of a DCDC charger to charge my auxiliary battery? It’s a fair enough question - after all, DCDC converters are cheaper than DCDC chargers , and a ... Energy Essentials
Sigenergy Home Energy Review As Australia’s energy landscape shifts toward renewable solutions, choosing the right solar and battery components is fundamental. With rising electricity prices and an increased sustainability focus,... Energy Essentials Know Your Components Solar Batteries
Faster EV Charging: 22kW AC vs 25kW DC Chargers Explained As electric vehicles increase in popularity in Australia, more homeowners are installing EV chargers . AC chargers have been the go-to EV charger for years, but as DC chargers become more accessible, ... Energy Essentials Know Your Components
How to Set Up a Shunt Are you looking to take your off-grid solar system to the next level? One crucial component that you may want to consider adding to your setup is a battery shunt. Designed to measure the flow of energ... Know Your Components
What is V2X? Vehicle-to-Everything Technology What is V2X? (Vehicle-to-Everything) V2X, or Vehicle-to-Everything, is exactly what it sounds like - it allows your electric vehicle to communicate with and supply power to various systems. With a bid... Energy Essentials
Pros and Cons of Rigid and Flexible Solar Panels Incorporating solar panels into your caravan or camping set-up is an excellent way to produce power on the go without requiring access to grid power. With solar panels, you can travel off-grid and get... Know Your Components
Best Solar Batteries 2025 As more solar batteries are introduced to the Australian market, energy independence is closer than everfor the average household. Incorporating solar batteries into your solar energy system is the be... Know Your Components Solar Batteries
What Does The Victron MultiPlus Do? What is a Victron MultiPlus? The Victron MultiPlus is one of the best pieces of technology for off-grid and hybrid system users. The Victron MultiPlus is an inverter charger that combines two essentia... Know Your Components Off-Grid Solar
Pros and Cons of Solar Energy in 2025 As we approach 2025, solar energy has solidified its place as the leading choice for residential and commercial energy solutions in Australia. The ongoing technological advancements, combined with the... Energy Essentials
How to Connect Your Fronius GEN24 Inverter to WiFi If you can't see any data displaying on your Fronius monitoring portal, the issue is likely that your Fronius Inverter has disconnected from your WiFi network. Don't stress! This only means your syste... Know Your Components Troubleshooting
Australia Reaches a Rooftop Solar Milestone, with 4 Million Installations Nationwide The Federal Government has just announced a significant milestone for the Australian solar industry and Australians at large. As of November 2024, Australia has surpassed four million rooftop solar in... Solar in the News
How Do You Size Solar For Your Off-Grid Vehicle? Whether you’re looking to make the most out of your weekend getaways or you’re planning to turn your van into your permanent home, adding solar panels to your set-up is the perfect way to take your ve...