There have been major advances in battery technology over the last few years with lots of investment from world leading green energy innovators who have been looking at how to extend battery life, reduce costs and improve capacity. They help to enhance the energy
produced by solar panels, enabling you to store energy for when you need it. Batteries can also be used aside from solar panels to charge at cheap rates, helping to reduce your pull from the grid at peak times when electricity is more expensive.

A solar thermal system uses the energy from the sun to heat up water to use in the home. The way a solar thermal panel works is quite simple: it absorbs the heat from the sun with panels that are called solar collectors. This helps to generate hot water for your house, using energy from the sun.