# Ch 1. Solar & Battery Guide by Photonik

**URL:** https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-1-solar-battery-guide-by-photonik/153
**Category:** Solar & Battery Data
**Created:** [March 1, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-1-solar-battery-guide-by-photonik/153 "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z")
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#### Post date: [March 1, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-1-solar-battery-guide-by-photonik/153/1 "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z")

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## Introduction

Going solar can be hard. Confusing, overwhelming, and the information out there is often contradictory. That’s why we built [**Photonik | Solar Design**](https://www.photonik.solar/) why we started [**Clean Energy Reviews**](https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/) — and why we wrote this guide.

Don’t worry, we have made it simple for you!

A common theme in our forum: people spend months researching solar and still don’t know where to start. This guide cuts through that. It walks you through everything you need to know and every decision you need to make, step by step. If you’ve just decided to go solar, you’re in the right place.

Before diving in, if you haven’t done so already, get a quick price and payback estimate for solar, batteries, and EV charging tailored to your situation at Photonik.

Questions along the way? Drop a comment below — we’ll get back to you quickly.

> **[Free Solar Savings Calculator — Costs & Payback | Photonik](https://www.photonik.solar/)**
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## Contents

Ch 1. Introduction  
[Ch 2. Who should I buy solar from?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-2-who-should-i-buy-solar-from/155/1)  
[Ch 3. What is solar power and how does it work?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-3-what-is-solar-power-and-how-does-it-work/156/1)  
[Ch 4. Should I buy solar?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-4-should-i-buy-solar/157/1)  
[Ch 5. How much will a solar power system cost?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-5-how-much-will-a-solar-power-system-cost/158/1)  
[Ch 6. What panel and inverter brands should I buy?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-6-what-panel-and-inverter-brands-should-i-buy/159/1)  
[Ch 7. Is my house right for solar?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-7-is-my-house-right-for-solar/160/1)  
[Ch 8. What financial incentives are available?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-8-what-financial-incentives-are-available/161/1)  
[Ch 9. How big a system should I get?](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-9-how-big-a-system-should-i-get/162/1)  
[Ch 10. Conclusion and Next Steps](https://forum.cleanenergyreviews.info/t/ch-10-conclusion-and-next-steps/163/1)

**NOTE** - _Our opinions are our own, based on years of personal experience, testing, reading, and listening to the views of many solar experts. We are, and always will be foremost an independent review site. Our only source of income currently is via advertising on our website, and providing leads to solar installers, that we know and trust to offer great products, service and installation at a fair price._

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As for the next step, we think there is one decision that stands out above the rest for you to get a good quality solar system for a reasonable price, and to be kept informed along the whole journey. That is who you buy your solar system from.

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> [@Ch 2. Who should I buy solar from?](https://perform.discoursehosting.net/t/ch-2-who-should-i-buy-solar-from/155):
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> When buying solar it is important to get good quality products, it’s also important to know how the system works so you get the most out of it, and understand when there is a problem, and of course it’s important to pay a fair price. However, the most important decision to make when buying solar is who to buy your solar system from. The reason is simple, if you find the right person to buy from, they should be able to guide you through the labyrinth that is going solar. In addition to that, you …