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Prefer proven Tier-1 hardware and clear workmanship warranties over experimental stacks. In Sydney, that means aligning panel layout, inverter topology and optional storage with how you actually use power across the week.
Ausgrid / Endeavour Energy / Essential Energy rules, export limits and roof/switchboard realities still gate every job. Federal STCs only (no current NSW state rebate) Ask for street-level export expectations in writing.
Request modelled self-consumption, STC and battery-subsidy line items, CEC product numbers, and a clear workmanship warranty. Prefer proven Tier-1 hardware and clear workmanship warranties over experimental stacks.
If evenings dominate or export is capped, storage or controlled loads often beat oversized arrays. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers ~$372/kWh usable for eligible installs (about $3,720 off a typical 10kWh battery).
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