# Batteries in 5 years - How do I future proof my choice of solar panels?
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**Category:** Battery Systems
**Created:** [October 13, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/batteries-in-5-years-how-do-i-future-proof-my-choice-of-solar-panels/62 "2018-10-13T06:40:18Z")
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### Author:  [@Phil](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Phil)
#### Post date: [October 13, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/batteries-in-5-years-how-do-i-future-proof-my-choice-of-solar-panels/62/1 "2018-10-13T06:40:19Z")
I’m thinking of buying Solar Panels now but a battery system in about 5 years. Is there anything I should do to future proof the choice of panels ?
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### Author:  [@Marty](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/u/Marty)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2018, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/batteries-in-5-years-how-do-i-future-proof-my-choice-of-solar-panels/62/2 "2018-10-14T10:42:54Z")
Hi Phil
The choice of panels isn’t really something you need to worry about. I would just go ahead and get a good quality, grid connect solar system, you’ll be able to add batteries pretty easily later. Jason has done a pretty good summary [here](https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/ac-coupling-vs-dc-coupling-solar-battery-storage) on what your options are for battery systems.
You’ll see the heading there about “AC Batteries”. There’s a million ways to connect batteries, and a million ways of having a ‘battery ready’ solar system. However, finally, Tesla, Sonnen and a few other manufacturers have made it really easy, and you don’t have to worry about having a ‘battery ready’ system. Just get a normal solar system, and when you’re ready get an AC battery installed. Voilà. I think in 5 years time, there will be a lot more AC batteries on the market as well.
Cheers
Marty