Is it still worth getting a home battery in Australia if I can’t install solar panels on my roof?

Some households aren’t suited to solar – but do batteries make environmental or financial sense on their own?

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Many people want to reduce their carbon footprint but for various reasons can’t install solar panels. Some roofs face the wrong way, others are overshadowed or subject to heritage restrictions, and apartment blocks often lack space.

Landlords are also often reluctant to install solar systems in rental properties since the benefits flow to the tenants rather than the property owner.