22/10/2026
Get your system set for summer.
Summer’s not far off, bringing the heat, the heatwaves and the higher bills, but your solar and battery are built for exactly this. A few small habits now will help you get the most out of them.
The simplest trick is to run your house on your own sunshine. Through the middle of the day your panels are at their most productive, so that’s the time to pre-cool the house and run the pool pump, dishwasher and washing machine, rather than buying from the grid later when rates are highest.
It’s also worth a quick battery check. On scorching days the grid comes under strain, so blackouts are more likely just when you need power most. Make sure yours is set to keep the essentials running if the grid drops.
One that surprises people: the hottest day isn’t your best day for solar. Panels are rated at 25°C, and once they heat up on the roof their output actually drops a little. A bright but mild day is when they perform at their best.
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