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AlphaESS SMILE M-Series home battery illustrating the single-phase battery guide for three-phase homes

Three-Phase Home Battery Guide
11 October 2026

Can a Single-Phase Battery Work in a Three-Phase Home?

Understand how one battery can reduce bills across three phases, what stays on during a blackout and how grid charging works. Start with simple answers, then open the technical details—including an AlphaESS M10 example.

Read the three-phase home guide →

Fox ESS home battery installation featured in the Fox ESS versus SOFAR comparison guide

Battery Comparison Guide
12 September 2026

Fox ESS vs SOFAR Batteries: Which System Suits Your Home?

Compare price, space, expansion, inverter power, installation, switchboard requirements and apps—then take the quick check to see which system better fits your priorities.

Read the Fox ESS vs SOFAR comparison →

Victorian home with rooftop solar panels and a professionally installed home battery

Energy & Market Update
25 August 2026

Victoria’s Energy Future: Why Solar and Battery Storage Is About More Than Today’s Power Bills

What AEMO’s latest outlook means for Victorian households—and why future electricity use, battery expansion, backup and existing solar should be considered before choosing a system.

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Anonymised Victorian home showing three separate inverters and two battery systems after an unplanned battery upgrade

Real-World Installation Insight
22 August 2026

Can You Add More Battery Capacity to an Existing Solar System?

A real GoodWe and NeoVolt case showing how a straightforward battery request became a three-inverter system—and why assessing existing equipment should come before selling more hardware.

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Future articles will cover Solar Victoria and industry updates, rebates, system design, compatibility, backup, upgrades and lessons from installation sites across Victoria.

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