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**Author:** [@Svarky](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Svarky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/deye-inverter-review-2026-update/4066 "2026-10-07T10:54:56Z")
After more than 3 years of installing and using Deye hybrid inverters, it’s time for a significant update to my original Deye inverter review, including the improvements, performance, and issues I have experienced along … --- ## [Commercial Solar PV of \>100Kw Capacity](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/commercial-solar-pv-of-100kw-capacity/4057)
**Author:** [@Pawan\_Ranta](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Pawan_Ranta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/commercial-solar-pv-of-100kw-capacity/4057 "2026-09-30T15:25:56Z")
The STC rebate cap for solar PV under the SRES has been bumped up from 100kW to 1MW, which is a pretty massive jump. The DCCEEW page says The expanded SRES is expected to commence from 1 October 2026, subject to the ne… --- ## [The Age of Electricity - What will our cities look like in 2035?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-age-of-electricity-what-will-our-cities-look-like-in-2035/4054)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-age-of-electricity-what-will-our-cities-look-like-in-2035/4054 "2026-09-22T16:33:37Z")
The IEA has just published a new report on electrification, and its central message is worth paying attention to: Electricity is becoming the foundation of the energy system. Electricity demand has been growing much fa… --- ## [Question about the off-grid solar load calculator — estimate daily energy use (kwh)](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/question-about-the-off-grid-solar-load-calculator-estimate-daily-energy-use-kwh/4052)
**Author:** [@Sharad\_pandey\_sharad](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Sharad_pandey_sharad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/question-about-the-off-grid-solar-load-calculator-estimate-daily-energy-use-kwh/4052 "2026-09-22T16:10:08Z")
I’ve been using the Off-Grid Solar Load Calculator — Estimate Daily Energy Use (kWh) and have a question. What I’m trying to work out: What I’ve tried so far: --- ## [US EV Charging dilemma in Africa](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/us-ev-charging-dilemma-in-africa/4046)
**Author:** [@Mohkaba1965](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Mohkaba1965)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/us-ev-charging-dilemma-in-africa/4046 "2026-09-15T08:46:56Z")
I am exporting a chevy Equinox in west and facing a question of adaptability of Type 1 (SAE J1772) AC inlet. However, off-grid equipment and charging cables sold in West Africa naturally use the standard European Type … --- ## [DEYE Hybrid Inverters in ESS mode](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/deye-hybrid-inverters-in-ess-mode/4043)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Whitfield](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Bruce_Whitfield)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/deye-hybrid-inverters-in-ess-mode/4043 "2026-08-24T04:02:23Z")
I’m proposing to use a 3 phase 29.9kW Deye Hybrid Inverter with a HV stack to start and spin a 5.5kW induction motor for 2 mins max…about 5 x per day. We intend to use a soft starter plus an inductive reactor to tame the… --- ## [Sungrow Battery Grid Import / Charging Issue](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/sungrow-battery-grid-import-charging-issue/4011)
**Author:** [@GHK](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/GHK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/sungrow-battery-grid-import-charging-issue/4011 "2026-08-23T22:01:05Z")
I installed a Sungrow SH10RS 10 kW hybrid inverter with a 44.8 kWh SBR224 battery, connected to my 6.6 kW solar panel system. I’m facing an issue with forced charging from the grid. The inverter initially imports 10 kW f… --- ## [INVT iMars BD5KTL - Export capped at ~2kW (AS4777 firmware) - looking for solutions](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/invt-imars-bd5ktl-export-capped-at-2kw-as4777-firmware-looking-for-solutions/4003)
**Author:** [@Nicolas](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Nicolas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/invt-imars-bd5ktl-export-capped-at-2kw-as4777-firmware-looking-for-solutions/4003 "2026-08-15T13:25:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Nicolas, an electrician based in France, running a fully local home energy setup (Home Assistant, no cloud dependency). Setup: INVT iMars BD5KTL hybrid inverter (5kW), paired with 5x Pylontech US2000C ba… --- ## [Solar panels are 50% more efficient and 90% cheaper than in 2010 - has the limit finally been reached?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/solar-panels-are-50-more-efficient-and-90-cheaper-than-in-2010-has-the-limit-finally-been-reached/3988)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/solar-panels-are-50-more-efficient-and-90-cheaper-than-in-2010-has-the-limit-finally-been-reached/3988 "2026-07-12T23:54:42Z")
I started working in solar in 2010. At that point everyone was talking about how cheap solar panels had become on the back of huge growth in Germany and Australia. They were around $2/W at that point, and panels were 14%… --- ## [V2L V2H for BYDE6 2019 and BYDE6Y 2015](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/v2l-v2h-for-byde6-2019-and-byde6y-2015/3946)
**Author:** [@MarkC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/MarkC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/v2l-v2h-for-byde6-2019-and-byde6y-2015/3946 "2026-07-02T22:35:12Z")
Not sure which category to post this in I am based in NZ The BYDE6 2019 and E6Y2015 are ex Singaporean taxi fleet vehicles with 82Kwhr batteries. And E6 2019 is capable of 4.5KW output. No info on E6Y2015 yet. I have … --- ## [Jinko HOT 3.0 Technology Review 2026 — Worth the Hype?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/jinko-hot-3-0-technology-review-2026-worth-the-hype/3986)
**Author:** [@Solar\_Enthusiast](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Solar_Enthusiast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/jinko-hot-3-0-technology-review-2026-worth-the-hype/3986 "2026-06-26T11:58:59Z")
Been going through the 2026 panel comparison rounds and Jinko’s HOT 3.0 keeps coming up, so here’s a breakdown for anyone evaluating the Tiger Neo 3.0 line. What HOT 3.0 actually is It’s Jinko’s third-generation TOPCon… --- ## [SUNGROW SG20RT Zero Export](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/sungrow-sg20rt-zero-export/3976)
**Author:** [@Konstantin](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Konstantin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/sungrow-sg20rt-zero-export/3976 "2026-06-25T12:38:12Z")
Hello, we have a small solar plant on our workshop that only for self-consumption. The system consists of 17.05kW solar panels, SG20RT inverter, COM1000D logger and a DTSD1352-C/1 (6A) smart meter. The problem is that … --- ## [What Is NEM 3.0 and How Does a Battery Help?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/what-is-nem-3-0-and-how-does-a-battery-help/3980)
**Author:** [@nipponenergy](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/nipponenergy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/what-is-nem-3-0-and-how-does-a-battery-help/3980 "2026-06-25T12:08:51Z")
NEM 3.0 has changed how California homeowners are compensated for excess solar energy sent back to the grid. An Enphase battery helps maximize savings by storing excess solar power for use during peak utility rate period… --- ## [Do Enphase solar panels work with battery storage systems?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/do-enphase-solar-panels-work-with-battery-storage-systems/3963)
**Author:** [@nipponenergy](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/nipponenergy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/do-enphase-solar-panels-work-with-battery-storage-systems/3963 "2026-06-16T10:29:28Z")
Yes, Enphase solar panels are designed to work seamlessly with battery storage solutions. This allows homeowners to store excess solar energy generated during the day and use it at night or during power outages. Battery … --- ## [Solar installers Florida, USA](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/solar-installers-florida-usa/222)
**Author:** [@Cj34668](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Cj34668)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/solar-installers-florida-usa/222 "2026-06-15T08:32:56Z")
Hi, I recieved two quotes. One from 3D solar that was 31 panels cost of 32,000. One from solar advantage 18 panels for 13,000! What is that about? Is it normal to get that big of a price difference? Thanks Cathy --- ## [The Philippines is best country in the world for home solar. Why?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-philippines-is-best-country-in-the-world-for-home-solar-why/3947)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-philippines-is-best-country-in-the-world-for-home-solar-why/3947 "2026-06-12T09:15:33Z")
I’ve been crunching the numbers to compare solar payback and savings between countries, and I was surprised to see that the Philippines came out WAY out in front (for solar only, no batteries) on payback, and also net sa… --- ## [Best & worst US states for solar](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/best-worst-us-states-for-solar/3943)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/best-worst-us-states-for-solar/3943 "2026-06-09T11:18:41Z")
Surprised to see that New England is that best region in the US for solar, and the sunny south east, the worst. Also, from our model, it only makes financial sense to add a battery to solar in Hawaii and Calif… --- ## [Should you get batteries with solar?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/should-you-get-batteries-with-solar/3592)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/should-you-get-batteries-with-solar/3592 "2026-06-09T09:21:51Z")
Is it worth getting batteries with your solar system? For more than a decade, the standard answer was no — payback rarely stacked up. That has changed. In some situations, a battery can now pay back faster than solar alo… --- ## [ZJ Beny EV charger review](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/zj-beny-ev-charger-review/2266)
**Author:** [@Svarky](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Svarky)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/zj-beny-ev-charger-review/2266 "2026-06-06T01:55:07Z")
I thought I’d share my experience installing a ZJ Beny EV charger. This is by far one of the best value ‘smart’ EV chargers available at only $675, including one CT clamp. Overall, the charger appears to be well made an… --- ## [Best & worst countries for solar - Are these numbers right?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/best-worst-countries-for-solar-are-these-numbers-right/3918)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/best-worst-countries-for-solar-are-these-numbers-right/3918 "2026-06-04T00:46:51Z")
We built a model that estimates solar savings across 32 countries — but solar models are tricky. There are so many variables that can change results dramatically! We want to know if these numbers match what you actually … --- ## [New Member Here – Planning to Switch My Home to Solar](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/new-member-here-planning-to-switch-my-home-to-solar/3938)
**Author:** [@nom](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/nom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/new-member-here-planning-to-switch-my-home-to-solar/3938 "2026-06-03T12:54:19Z")
Hi everyone I am eager to become a part of the community even though I’m new to the forum. I’m interested in converting my house to a solar-powered system, so I’m now looking into solar energy choices. I want to find ou… --- ## [The future of energy — can EVs store our excess solar & wind?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-future-of-energy-can-evs-store-our-excess-solar-wind/3919)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/the-future-of-energy-can-evs-store-our-excess-solar-wind/3919 "2026-05-24T22:27:24Z")
The future of energy — solar, batteries & EVs The energy revolution isn’t coming. It’s here. Solar and wind have gone from a rounding error to a major force in just 15 years — and the growth is accelerating. Add the mass… --- ## [LOGGER1000 as Modbus TCP Server](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/logger1000-as-modbus-tcp-server/3181)
**Author:** [@JohnCapter](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/JohnCapter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/logger1000-as-modbus-tcp-server/3181 "2026-05-23T09:09:14Z")
Dear all I’m planning to design a system for a grid-connected load-following system using Logger1000 as shown in the diagram below. In this diagram, Logger1000 work as Modbus TCP server in order to connect SCADA System… --- ## [Using BYD V2L output for V2H with Victron inverters](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/using-byd-v2l-output-for-v2h-with-victron-inverters/3011)
**Author:** [@byd-v2l](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/byd-v2l)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/using-byd-v2l-output-for-v2h-with-victron-inverters/3011 "2026-05-20T11:32:56Z")
I have read your article: I have BYD Premium battery with 15kVA Victron quattro and Victron MPPT. In the article mentioned victron skylla tg 48V 50A 230v battery charger is capable of P=48V x 50A = 2.4kW charging pow… --- ## [Benefits of bifacial solar panels for residential installation?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/benefits-of-bifacial-solar-panels-for-residential-installation/3638)
**Author:** [@ethanbell127](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/ethanbell127)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/benefits-of-bifacial-solar-panels-for-residential-installation/3638 "2026-05-19T07:45:35Z")
Hi all, working on a residential solar install in SoCal and considering bifacial panels. Came across bifacial solar options at decent prices and wondering if the rear yield is worth the cost premium. Anyone here installe… --- ## [Settinng Limited power for Logger from Remotely](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/settinng-limited-power-for-logger-from-remotely/3917)
**Author:** [@JohnCapter](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/JohnCapter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/settinng-limited-power-for-logger-from-remotely/3917 "2026-05-19T02:07:45Z")
Dear Experts I’m Newbie. I have some plants installed Roofsolar System Sungrow, Huawei Inverter with Their Logger. The logger Run Zero-export mode normally. Now we have thirdty-S CADA Center, we want to monito… --- ## [Fronius hybrid inverter - meter not working](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/fronius-hybrid-inverter-meter-not-working/3913)
**Author:** [@Karlin\_Palidwor](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Karlin_Palidwor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/fronius-hybrid-inverter-meter-not-working/3913 "2026-05-11T01:09:01Z")
We are installing a 10kw Fronius primo hybrid inverter with 3x 9kw reserva batteries. We have installed the smart meter but the house consumption is not being read properly and we have installed a shielded cat 6 cable be… --- ## [“Australia’s obsession with cheap solar panels”](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/australia-s-obsession-with-cheap-solar-panels/95)
**Author:** [@peterh](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/peterh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/australia-s-obsession-with-cheap-solar-panels/95 "2026-05-04T09:56:57Z")
if you were to recommend aa panel what would that be? peterh --- ## [New Here – Looking to Learn More About Solar & Clean Energy](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/new-here-looking-to-learn-more-about-solar-clean-energy/3904)
**Author:** [@TMKC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/TMKC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/new-here-looking-to-learn-more-about-solar-clean-energy/3904 "2026-05-03T08:56:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new here and really glad to have found this community. I’ve been trying to learn more about solar energy, especially how different systems like panels, inverters, and battery storage actually perform in… --- ## [No solar on your roof? A home battery can still make sense in Australia | VPP](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/no-solar-on-your-roof-a-home-battery-can-still-make-sense-in-australia-vpp/3892)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/no-solar-on-your-roof-a-home-battery-can-still-make-sense-in-australia-vpp/3892 "2026-04-28T15:57:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hearing from a number of different people now that homeowners are starting to think about adding battery storage, even if they can’t get solar on their roof. Or getting a much larger battery system than… [Next page](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/latest.md?page=1)