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@graceelaaaa The only thing I would do different is change the position of the inverter. Currently my inverter is sitting above the battery which means I cannot just add another battery module to increase capacity as there isn't enough space to maintain minimum clearances between them. So be...

@mrzaguilar777 TIL: SA also had a 44c scheme Did you connect before September 2011? https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/energy-bills/solar-feed-in-payments

@mrzaguilar777 QLD solar bonus 44c feed in tariff goes until 2028 my friend 😎 As for reasons for not wanting to go onto a VPP scheme, it's pretty simple: I'd rather try and maintain electricity self sufficiency instead of draining my battery for a few dollars extra and then having to buy it...

@mrzaguilar777 Not particularly interested in Amber, or any VPP for that matter. I can understand the appeal of a high feed in tariff during peak periods, but it's not for me.

@kelbel81 Yeah, roughly 7 year ROI without factoring for anything else. Installer's quote showed a payback time of 6 years 3 months, which I thought was a bit ambitious. If after 10 years the batteries need replacing, so be it. The primary reason for them was to be able to ride out a week long...

Background info: Couple with two toddlers. South-East QLD location, house built September 2021, HSTP system, gas cooktop with electric oven, gas instantaneous hot water system and five split system A/C units (4 units in the bedrooms + 1 large unit for the living/lounge/kitchen area). 3-phase...