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Solar installer tells Australian homeowner not to buy battery

Original: Australian homeowner with a tiny power bill gets an installer's advice on battery: 'Don't bother'

An Australian homeowner with unusually low electricity bills consulted a solar installer about adding a home battery and was told not to bother. The advice highlights a practical reality: batteries often don't pay off for households whose usage and existing solar already keep costs minimal. The story has struck a chord as more Australians weigh battery purchases amid rising interest in home energy storage and government incentives.

Why now: Rising electricity prices and new battery subsidies have Australians debating whether home batteries are worth the cost.

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