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Discover if solar and batteries are right for you

Learn what to consider before installing solar and how to get the most out of your system with a battery.

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Are you solar ready?

When you go solar, you have the power to harness renewable energy. Discover how solar panels work and what you should consider before installing them on your roof.

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Discover three ways to make the most out of your solar panels

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Soaking up sunshine effectively

Make sure you look after your panels. Regular cleaning and maintenance will help your system get the most out of sunny days.

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Make some shifts in your usage habits

Use your washing machine and other appliances during the day if you're at home. If you're not at home, consider scheduling your appliances to turn on during the day if possible.

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Maximise your solar system with a battery

Get more out of your solar system by adding a solar battery to help power your home when the sun’s not shining. That way, you use less from the grid and see the benefits on your bills.

Discover how to maximise your solar power

Solar panels are a great renewable energy source, but they only generate energy when the sun is shining. One of the best ways to maximise the energy that your solar panels generate is by adding a battery. That way your battery will storage the energy so you can use it when the sun is not shinning. 

 

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Benefits of a solar battery

Make the most of rooftop solar and see how smart you can get with your energy.

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Power your home at night

Store solar energy to use when the sun's not shining.

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Help lower your energy bills

Use less from the grid, and see the benefits on your bills.

 

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Do more with your energy

Help offset greenhouse gas emissions with AGL.

Go electric and save

Our Electrify Now™ tool makes it easy to get a personalised estimate of energy bill and carbon savings when you take steps to electrify your home, including the addition of a battery. Eligibility criteria applies.¹

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¹ Electrify Now is currently not available to users in the Northern Territory or Western Australia and restrictions may apply for customers with certain meter/tariff types.  For the online version (not AGL app), you’ll be offered an option to either calculate your estimates based on an electricity bill, or share your data using the Consumer Data Right (CDR), if we’re able to access your CDR data from your retailer. See FAQs for more.

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