{"id":75820,"date":"2023-07-07T11:52:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T02:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=75820"},"modified":"2025-12-22T10:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:11:57","slug":"buying-home-batteries-video-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/buying-home-batteries-video-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Home Batteries In 2023: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Buying Solar Batteries - 2023 Home Battery Buyer&#039;s Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NKdU1ahTfWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re scratching your head over buying home batteries, here&#8217;s the solution: a video guide from Finn Peacock, the brains behind SolarQuotes. 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Sharp declines are likely.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/buying-batteries\/#battery-warranties\">Battery warranties \u2013 tricks, traps and caveats:<\/a> Learn some common &#8220;gotchas&#8221; in warranties.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/buying-batteries\/#installation-considerations\">What to consider for an optimal installation:<\/a> Location, location, location.<\/li>\n<li>Find out which battery brands homeowners prefer in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/battery-storage\/reviews\/best\/\">Top 10 home battery brands according to Australian reviewers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve absorbed the information and are ready to request quotes from installers that Finn has personally vetted and trusts, or if you&#8217;re already determined to install a home battery system, click here:<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-leave-a-review\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/quote\">GET QUOTES<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">\n<h2>Check Out Finn&#8217;s Other Comprehensive Guides<\/h2>\n<p>Every year, Finn updates a prequel and sequel to the original guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/understanding-batteries\/\">Understanding Home Battery Storage<\/a>: The fundamentals of home energy storage<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/owning-batteries\/\">Owning A Battery System<\/a>: Consider the life-changing aspects of owning a battery, and get guidance on monitoring and upkeep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finn&#8217;s also published a comprehensive 3-part guide to solar power:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/understanding-solar\/\">Understanding Solar<\/a>: An introduction to residential solar power and an in-depth look at the key elements that constitute a system.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/solar101.html\">Buying Solar<\/a>: Everything you need to know when buying a solar system.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/101-guides\/owning-solar\/\">Owning Solar<\/a>: Your system has been installed. 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