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Real Perth Homeowners, Real Results

How independent research helped Perth families avoid risky purchases and choose systems that deliver.

$2,250
Avg. Annual Savings
6.7 yrs
Avg. Payback
850+
Risky Purchases Avoided
$1.9M+
Combined Value Protected

Sarah M.

ComoMarch 2023

Tesla Powerwall 2 (13.5kWh)
"The manufacturer risk score saved me from making a $15,000 mistake."
Avoided: Sungrow SBR096Only 2 years in Australian market with limited local support
Avoided risky brandReliable monitoringLocal support
$2,400/year
per year
6.5 years
payback

David & Lisa K.

ApplecrossAugust 2023

BYD LVS 12kWh
"The approval check revealed our installer was trying to sell us an illegal system."
Avoided: Budget brandCEC approval had lapsed - no longer certified for sale
Caught CEC violationFound verified installer
$2,100/year
per year
7 years
payback

Michael T.

FremantleNovember 2023

Enphase IQ Battery 10T
"The winter charging analysis proved my installer was overselling capacity."
Avoided: Oversized 20kWh systemSolar array too small to charge in winter
Right-sized systemWinter performance validated
$1,850/year
per year
6.8 years
payback

Jennifer R.

Mount LawleyJanuary 2024

Sungrow SBR160 (16kWh)
"The compatibility tool saved me $3,000 by detecting my existing hybrid inverter."
Avoided: AC-coupled systemAlready had hybrid inverter - AC coupling would waste efficiency
Maximized existing equipmentCost savings identified
$2,650/year
per year
5.9 years
payback

Robert & Amanda P.

CottesloeApril 2024

sonnenBatterie 10 (10kWh)
"The backup analysis revealed the quoted battery couldn't run our fridge and AC together."
Avoided: Alpha ESS Smile5Essential circuits exceeded battery backup capacity
Backup requirements validatedTrue blackout protection
$2,200/year
per year
7.2 years
payback

Tom C.

LeemingJuly 2024

LG RESU 13 (13kWh)
"The installation count showed zero Australian customers. That's a massive red flag."
Avoided: Unknown Chinese brandZero Australian installations, no local service network
Established brand chosenLocal service confirmed
$2,300/year
per year
6.4 years
payback

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