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17/09/2026

**How Many Solar Batteries Do You Need for Your Home?**

Choosing a solar battery isn't simply about buying the biggest battery you can afford.

The right battery capacity depends on:

Your electricity consumption
How much backup you need
Which appliances you want to power
Your solar panel capacity
Your inverter capacity
How many hours you need the battery to last

For example, a home using 1kW of essential loads for 8 hours would need about 8kWh of energy before considering battery usable capacity and system losses.

That is why a 5kWh, 10kWh or 15kWh battery can provide very different results depending on how the system is used.

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09/09/2026

Is Your Solar Battery Not Charging Fully?

Does your battery stop at 80%, 90%, or another level even when the sun is shining?

It doesn't always mean the battery is bad.

Common causes include:

Insufficient solar power
High appliance consumption
Incorrect inverter settings
Wiring or connection problems
Battery protection or cell imbalance
Communication problems between the battery and inverter
Battery degradation

Before replacing your battery, find out what is actually causing the problem.

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03/09/2026

How Long Does It Take to Charge a Solar Battery?

Solar battery charging time depends on several factors, including battery capacity, solar panel size, available sunlight and the amount of electricity being consumed while charging.

A common misconception is that solar panels send all the power they generate directly into the battery.

In reality, the available solar energy may be shared between:

Powering household appliances
Charging the battery

This means a battery may charge more slowly when daytime electricity consumption is high.

In our latest Solar Guide, we explain the factors that affect solar battery charging time and how the different components of a solar system work together.

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25/08/2026

Can Solar Power a Borehole?

Yes, it can!

Solar can be used to power borehole pumps for homes, farms, businesses, schools and other properties.

But choosing the right system isn't simply about looking at the depth of the borehole.

You need to consider:

1. Pump size
2. Borehole depth
3. Water level
4. Required water flow
5. Solar panel capacity
6. Pump controller/inverter
7. Daily water demand
8. Whether you need battery storage

Interestingly, you may not even need batteries for some solar borehole systems. Instead, solar can pump water during the day into a storage tank for use later.

We've explained how solar borehole systems work and what you need to consider before installing one.

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22/08/2026

What Size of Inverter Do I Need for My Home?

Choosing the right inverter isn't simply about buying the biggest one you can afford.

The right inverter size depends on:

✅ Your appliances
✅ Total power consumption
✅ Starting/surge power
✅ How many appliances you run at the same time
✅ Your future energy needs

For example, a home with lights, fans, a refrigerator and TV will have very different requirements from a home running multiple air conditioners, pumps and other heavy appliances.

We've explained how to choose the right inverter size in our latest Solar Guide 👇

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Learn how to choose the right solar inverter size for your home based on your appliances, power consumption, starting loads and future energy needs.

21/08/2026

🔋 How long can a 10kWh lithium battery actually power your home?

A 10kWh battery doesn't automatically mean 10 hours of backup.

Your actual backup time depends on your appliances, energy consumption, inverter efficiency and how much of the battery's capacity you use.

We explain it simply in our latest guide 👇

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Find out how long a 10kWh lithium battery can power your home and what affects runtime, including appliance load, battery capacity and energy usage.

20/08/2026

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