Home solar systems can help you reduce your electricity bills. Monitor your daily electricity usage and adjust how you use your appliances to get the most out of your solar system.
Use your solar energy efficiently
 | Use your major appliances from 10 am to 3 pm to ensure you use the electricity generated by your solar system. If possible, set timers for appliances to run during the day when you’re not home. |
 | Don’t use all your appliances at once. Electricity from your solar system is not unlimited and you may end up needing electricity from the grid, which will affect your electricity bill. |
 | Heat or cool your home with electrical systems during the day, while the sun is out. |
 | Try to reduce the use of appliances on cloudy days, as your solar system will not produce as much electricity when it is overcast. |
 | Control your energy use by working out how much energy your appliances are using and their estimated running costs with the Energy Rating Calculator. |
 | Compare electricity rates from different electricity retailers to find the best deal. You might receive a solar feed-in tariff where your retailer pays you when the electricity your solar system feeds back into the grid. However, not all retailers do this, and the amount paid differs between retailers. Shop around for the best option for you. |
Some simple tips to get the most from your new solar and battery system. Duration: 1:04 minutes.
Storage for your solar energy
You may also want to install a battery to store the energy you’re producing and use it when the sun isn’t shining.